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  • Our Fair Ladies & Gentlemen

    Aug 21, 2024

    What A Fair It Was Full Of Fun! Pick Up A Copy Of This Week's Glasgow Courier to view more photos from the 2024 Northeast Montana Fair, including the concert and Rosette winners. More coverage will be included in next week's, Aug. 28, issue.... Full story

  • Glasgow School Board Meets In First Session Before 24-25 School Year

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Michelle Bigelbach The Courier As students, families and staff get ready for the first day of school on Aug. 19, the Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Aug. 14 in the Gary F. Martin Boardroom. The board discussed the budget for the school year and approved the general fund budget of $6,949,480.40 with a total budget of $9,709,245.41, which includes all other budget items such transportation and retirement. A contract with Jennifer Buchmann-Cunningham was approved to provide school psychology services within the district at $85 per...

  • Five Candidates File Paperwork To Be On Ballot For Nashua Local Government Review

    For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Voters in the Town of Nashua approved a review of their form of local government in the June Primary Election. The first step in that review is electing a three-person review committee. The following individuals have filed to run for a position on the three-member local government study commission for the Town of Nashua: Joy Guttenberg Jody Sundheim Novak Sharon Merideth Kimberly Hill Shandy Stingley These candidates will be on the general election ballot. Absentee ballots for the general election will be mailed to voters on Friday, Oct. 11....

  • Opheim Students Are Hitting The Books After A Glorious Summer

    Aug 21, 2024

    Opheim School students ended their summer vacation and returned back to the building on Aug. 14 to start off the 2024-2025 school year with a bang....

  • City Of Glasgow Sets Preliminary Assessments For Fiscal Year 2024-2025

    For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    The City of Glasgow at a work session on Aug. 13, gave preliminary approval to a general fund budget and set assessments for the new fiscal year. The general fund budget was set at $3,318,112. The general fund budget funds services such as the Glasgow Police Department, Glasgow Fire Department and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The council gave preliminary approval to a tax cut for city of Glasgow property taxpayers. The council voted to assess less mills than last fiscal year which will result in a tax cut of $6,584.58 for property...

  • It's Back To School For Glasgow Students

    For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    The 2024-2025 school year kicked off for Glasgow students and staff on Aug. 19, with excitement, smiles, nerves and parents rejoicing to be back to a routine. Save The Dates: Glasgow Middle School picture day is Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Irle Elementary picture day is Thursday, Aug. 29. Glasgow Homecoming is Sept. 16 through the 21, with the parade on Friday, Sept. 20....

  • Montana Unemployment Rate Remains Low Despite National Increase

    For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in July, while the national rate rose to 4.3 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. “Our pro-jobs, pro-family, pro-business policies are helping keep Montanans working while the national unemployment rate rises...” Gov. Gianforte said. “Many businesses across Montana are providing good-paying jobs across our state. We’ll continue to cut red tape, lower taxes, an...

  • Gov. Gianforte Praises Property Tax Task Force's Recommendations

    For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    On Aug. 15, Governor Greg Gianforte joined members of his Property Tax Task Force for a meeting at the State Capitol. At the meeting, the governor received their recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden of property taxes on Montanans, and he encouraged Montana homeowners to secure their property tax rebates today, the first day to claim rebates. Members of the diverse, bipartisan Property Tax Task Force, which the governor launched in January, produced their proposals and provided the governor with their report....

  • Lustre News

    Vivian Wall, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Aug. 16, 2024 Smoke from the forest fires in western Montana and Wyoming came in behind the cool breeze on Wednesday evening so that the smoke was evident Thursday morning. Our skies have remained hazy. Wheat Harvest has begun. We can begin planning school clothes and Harvest Festivals. We extend many thanks to Ken Zerbe for coming to the aid of our area farmers needing combine repairs. Lustre Repair has been a blessing to our community for years, and we are so thankful. School for both LGS and LCHS begins Wednesday, Aug. 21. The teachers are...

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    Aug 21, 2024

    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 Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open for the summer! Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekly Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 406-526-3493 or follow us on Facebook for activities and events: @USACEFortPeck. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Bingo will start back up on S... Full story

  • The End is Near

    Mary Honrud, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    It always seems like it’s the end of summer when all the young people head back to school. All of a sudden, the lazy care-free days of summer indolence turn into the fall frenzy, even though it isn’t really fall yet. There are still many weeks of outdoor-worthy weather to come. While I am looking forward to enjoying to cooler mornings and evenings, I’m definitely not looking forward to less sunlight/more darkness. Nor am I excited about actual cold weather. There’s so much that needs doing before that time arrives. We’ve had the fun of lots o...

  • Learn About Montana Snakes At Fort Peck Interpretive Center

    For the Courier

    Come to the Fort Peck Interpretive Center Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m., to learn more about Montana native snakes from our guest speaker Jodi Kemp. She is a long-time snake enthusiast who looks forward to teaching people about our amazing native species and how we can help conserve them. Ms. Kemp will be available throughout the afternoon to answer questions about the native species she will display. Call the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, 157 Yellowstone Road, for more information...

  • Evan "Joan" Campbell

    Aug 21, 2024

    Joan Campbell age 88, passed peacefully in Helena, Mont., on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in her daughter's home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family friends. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 15 Airport Road in Glasgow, Mont. Food, refreshments and memories shared following service. Evan "Joan" Campbell came into this world on June 19, 1935, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to her... Full story

  • How To Be A 'Seasonal' Investor

    Edward Jones Financial Advisor CFP Arron Franzen, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest. What are the seasons of an investor’s life? And how should you respond to them? The first such season may happen when you are in your 20s and just starting out in the working world. At this stage in your life, it’s especially important to prioritize your financial goals. At the top...

  • USDA Opens Application Period For Composting And Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements 

    USDA Farm Service Agency, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2024. The cooperative agreements, using remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, are jointly administered by USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Selected projects will develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and are part of USDA’s bro...

  • Next Year Country: How Years Of Prairie Cultivation Have Led Back To Native Grass

    Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    If walls could talk, the pistachio green surface of Sally Austin's kitchen would instantaneously have you settled in over a cup of steaming Folgers. A gallery of framed photos, some slightly askew, tells the story of the 70 years Austin has lived on the ranch. Tucked among them, funeral programs and a well-worn flyswatter remind you of life's unvarnished realities. Legacies experience loss. Ranches have bugs. Perched atop a cushioned kitchen chair, Austin reflects on the history of the 125 years...

  • Information On Block Management, Upland Game Bird Enhancement Programs Available Now

    Montana FWP, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Projects Access Guide will be available later this month. To request a hard copy or to review these guides online go to fwp.mt.gov/BMA and fwp.mt.gov/UGBEP. The BMA guide offers hunters access to the most current information on lands enrolled in BMA. In addition to the access overview guide, each BMA has its own property map and specific rules. The BMA program provides hunter management...

  • From The Desk Of The SED, Maureen Wicks: Submitting Production Losses For Disaster Declarations

    USDA In Montana, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Farmers and ranchers know all too well that natural disasters can be a common, and likely a costly, variable to their operation. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has emergency assistance programs to provide assistance when disasters strike, and for some of those programs, a disaster designation may be the eligibility trigger. When natural disaster occurs, there is a process for requesting a USDA Secretarial disaster designation for a county. You can play a vital role in this process. If you have experienced a production loss as a result of a natur...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Complied by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 Changes are still settling in at the Valley County Health Department as back to school immunization and flu season starts. Not only are they sporting a new executive director and a new RN, they also have expanded their office and have gotten a new look. "We're encompassing the newness," Health Department Executive Director Connie Boreson said. "We're there where the people are to keep the community healthy." The new RN (registered nurse) joining the staff... Full story

  • 2024 Ryder Cup

    For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    The 2024 Ryder Cup is in the books and GLASGOW SUNNYSIDE MEN came out victorious over Malta 30-18. Ryder Cup is a 27-hole event that features 9 holes, 2 person best ball / 9 holes 2 person alternate shot and 9 holes individual match play. This win brings the all-time series record to Malta-16 to Glasgow-10. We'd like to thank Malta for making the trip over, it was a fun day had by all. For detailed match results, visit https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/pywe3e....

  • Yard Of The Week

    Aug 21, 2024

    If anyone would like to nominate somebody for yard of the week you may call the Glasgow City Office at 406-228-2476.... Full story

  • Women's Walleye Results

    Aug 21, 2024

    Name Team # Place Winning Weight $ Sam Rose 33 1st 61.62 7000 Anna Marquardt 36 2nd 48.88 4000 Jody Kemp 17 3rd 42.58 2000 Emily Young 1 4th 37.68 0 Kelcy Dunham 13 5th 35.84 1300 Kari Hentges 27 6th 33.04 1100 Chelsea Headley 6 7th 33.04 1000 Michelle Ingram 10 8th 31.84 900 Addison Young 31 9th 31.08 650 Vanessa Eggebrecht 32 10th 30.08 500 Kiyo Ruhd 22 11th 29.58 0 Wendy DeWitt 2 12th 29.1 0 Ashley Molstad 24 13th 28.62 0 Barbara Hunziker 5 14th 27.5 0 Carly Rush 30 15th 26.86 0 Natie Williams 26 16th 26.8 0 McKinsey Justice 4 17th 26.68 0...

  • FWP Seeking Public Input On Proposed Public Shooting Range In Glasgow

    Montana FWP Region 6, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks is seeking public input for a proposed public shooting range project in Glasgow. A public scoping meeting will be held at the FWP Region 6 headquarters in Glasgow, in the Quonset building meeting room, on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. Written comments on the proposal must be received by Aug. 31. FWP is seeking to lease property from the City of Glasgow where the current Glasgow public shooting range is located, approximately one-half mile north of Glasgow off Skylark Rd. FWP would improve and manage the...

  • FWP Is Seeking Information Regarding Possible Illegal Introductions Into Several Glasgow-Area Fisheries

    Montana FWP Region 6, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Fisheries management of northeast Montana's ponds and small reservoirs can be a challenge. Habitat limitations, excess nutrient input from multi-use practices, and extreme winter and summer conditions can all negatively impact these biologically and recreationally important fisheries. In addition to these challenges, illegal fish introductions are a pervasive issue that further complicate management. Whether done intentionally or by accident, it is illegal to move or introduce live fish from...

  • FWP To Hold Public Meetings On Fishing Regulation Proposals

    Montana FWP, For the Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 fishing regulations and answer questions from the public. The public meetings will all be held at 6 p.m. and at the following locations: Aug. 27, Miles City, Miles City Community College, Room 110 Aug. 28, FWP Office, Glasgow, 1 Airport Rd. Aug. 29, FWP Office, Billings, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr. Sep. 12, Statewide Zoom Meeting This past spring FWP held meeting around the state to gather input on regulation changes. That input helped to...

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