Articles from the July 19, 2023 edition
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McIntyre Appointed to Montana Arts Council
While Glasgow and Valley County have proudly embraced their claim of being the "Middle of Nowhere" the remoteness of the region brings its own unique challenges. Eastern Montana is often overlooked...
Glasgow School Board Discusses Possible Bond Levy
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on July 11, which was a change from their normally scheduled second Wednesday of the month, due to scheduling conflicts. The next regular session Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, due to...
Siding 45 Skatepark Committee Wheelies Their Way Into Progress
The Siding 45 Skatepark committee has been hard at work in recent months in order to achieve their goal of revitalizing a skatepark in the Glasgow area. From hosting fundraisers, having other local...
Letter to the Editor
From The Valley County Sheriff's Office Dear Editor, The recent showing of the movie Sound of Freedom has caused a buzz across the country. The movie, about child and human trafficking, takes a two-ho...
Attorney General Knudsen Launches Television PSA To Combat Human Trafficking In Montana
Continuing his commitment to end human trafficking in Montana, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has launched a new statewide public service announcement to educate Montanans on the issue and how to report it when they suspect they see it. Featuring Mo...
U.S. House Committee Proposes Budget Cut In Amtrak Services
The Rail Passengers Association is urging Congress to reject the vision outlined in the House Committee on Appropriation’s draft Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) legislation. This bill would cut Amtrak’s...
Community Calendar
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday...
Verizon Cellular Plus Free Backpack Giveaway July 29
Verizon-Cellular Plus in Glasgow will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. “We are proud to give back to our local community by helping students kick off the school year with a...
Eugene R. 'Pete' Nicol
Eugene R. "Pete" Nicol, 94, of Nashua Mont., passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, surrounded by family. A private family burial will be held Saturday, July 22. Pete was born on May 18, 1929, in...
Lois A. Johnson
Lois A. Johnson woke up in Heaven on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Lois, wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to everyone she knew, was born in the summer of 1933. Lois was the first daug...
Cullen Meland
Cullen James Meland, loving son, grandson and big brother, tragically passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of two in Fort Peck, Mont. He would've been celebrating his second birthday the...
Medicare Coverage For Foreign Travel And Coverage For Snowbirds
Does Medicare cover me if I travel outside the United States? Original Medicare covers all 50 States as well as the District of Columbia, U.S. territories American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands....
MDA Reminds Producers That Montana State Hail Insurance Is Available for Purchase
In light of storms throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers that applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program. Producers can insure crops...
Montana FSA Program Dates/Deadlines
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. July 26, 2023: ODMAP signup...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards for July 6 show 147 cattle sold with cows and bulls steady on a light test. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $112; canner and cutter cows $75 to $95; and bulls $120 to $131.50. Town Weight...
Farm, Forestry, Environmental and Hunger Advocates
Twenty groups representing agricultural, environmental, forestry, wildlife, nutrition and hunger advocates have launched the “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign to urge passage of the 2023 farm bill this year. Far...
Non-Emergency Haying and Grazing Conservation Reserve Program
USDA reminds producers that all non-emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts must be discussed and approved with your local FSA county office prior to starting the activity. Under no circumstances may non-emergency...
Yesterday's Memories
10 Years Ago: Wednesday July 17, 2013 A Valley County Sheriff's Deputy is expanding the common practice of mutual aid in Rural Montana to start a regional SWAT team. Chief Deputy Reed Mesman has...
Ooops
I’m tendering apologies. I completely forgot to write a column last week! I can offer several excuses: I’m old; I was busy doing other things (can’t remember what - see previous excuse); I was lazy; I didn’t feel like it; I honestly thought...
36th Annual Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament
Smoke hung thick over Fort Peck Lake this past weekend, though whether it was wildfires or fishing rods burning up is hard to say. The top three teams in this year's Gov Cup walleye tournament...
Montana Governor's Cup: Kids Fishing Tournament
In 2023 we had a total of 68 kids with a total of 182 fish caught. Each participant received a free T-shirt provided by the sponsors. Prizes were awarded to the top placers and those who did not...
FWP To Use Drought Restriction Criteria As In Years Past
Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing restrictions during drought. The amendment allowed Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to implement restrictions in designated reaches of...
Fight For Our Future 9
Results 130 Amateur Boxing Theo Anderson def Quirt Crafton via UD HVW Amateur MMA Bridger Barnett def Eddie Jones 2:06 1st round via KO 125 Amateur MMA Lance Regimbal def Dakota Padgett 1:47 1st...
Milk River Days Rodeo
Saddle Bronc: 1st - Cordell Laugherty 2nd - Caden McCarthy Calf Roping: 1st - Larry Nordlund Women's Breakaway: 1st - Alexis Canen 2nd - Teal Luther Jr. Breakaway: 1st - J.P. Cornwell 2nd - Blake...
GRD Co-ed Softball
July 5 Northern Prairie Auto def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Northern Prairie Auto def. Alley’s Palace 24-4 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Taylor Storage 23-7 Taylor Storage def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Dinks def. Alley’s Palace 15-9 5th Ave...