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  • Montanans: Plan for a Sober Ride This Labor Day

    Aug 28, 2024

    Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, and the Montana Highway Patrol are increasing their presence during the Labor Day weekend Montana has the highest share of alcohol-related traffic deaths in the U.S. with 8.57 alcohol-impaired drivers involved in fatal crashes for every 100,000 licensed drivers Labor Day marks the end of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period where most traffic fatalities occur in Montana and nationwide As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Departm... Full story

  • Rain Did Not Stop Alive At Five Fun

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    After enjoying live music at the Middle of Nowhere Music Fest on Aug. 17, members of the community were able to enjoy even more during the Glasgow Downtown Association's (GDA) Alive at Five event on Aug. 21. Originally planned to be held outside on 3rd Street South, near the host businesses of Hair by Danika, Revivie Beauty Bar, Lomasi Boutique and Sugg Primary Clinic, Mother Nature had other plans. After a threat of severe weather was present all day, the GDA committee moved the party inside...

  • Hitting The Books To Start The Year Off Right

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    Kids throughout Valley County ended their summer vacations and got back into the school routine last week. Glasgow Schools students returned to the classroom on Aug. 19, where the younger elementary school students got their picture taken in front of an "Oh The Places You Will Go" background which was put up by the Irle School teachers in the K-1 pod. Incoming sixth-graders at Glasgow Middle School were also welcomed into their new school with their own lockers and the ability to have a number...

  • Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For The St. Mary Diversion Dam Project

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    The Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the Blackfeet Tribe and the Milk River Joint Board of Control, broke ground Aug. 20 for the St. Mary Diversion Dam Rehabilitation Project. This crucial project, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, marks a significant milestone in ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of water resources in the region. The ceremony held celebrated the collaborative effort and the shared commitment to securing water resources for future generations. Reclamation’s Deputy Commissioner Roque Sanchez e...

  • Glasgow Elks Lodge #1922's Americanism Campaign – Flag Presentations

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    The Glasgow Elks Lodge is on a mission to boost patriotic spirit and pride in our community by presenting brand new American and Montana state flags to local schools. As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting education and community values, the Elks- formally known as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks- set out on this mission as a part of their Americanism Program. On Aug. 22, Glasgow Elks Lodge's Exalted Ruler Maxwell Knodel took the requested flags to Glasgow's Irle...

  • DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Critical Incident In Valley County

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley County, encountered an adult female and male (the involved parties) arguing outside their vehicle near mile marker 3 on Montana Highway 1... Full story

  • Fort Peck Theatre Celebrates 90 Years And Takes On Ambitious HVAC Modernization Project

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    For the Courier On July 13, the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council (FPFAC) commemorated the 90th anniversary of the Historic Fort Peck Theatre with a special presentation attended by approximately 120 patrons. This milestone highlights a rich history and an exciting future for the beloved venue. The Fort Peck Theatre first opened its doors on Nov. 15, 1934, playing movies around the clock. Over the decades, the theatre has become a cherished landmark, its enduring charm a testament to the community's d...

  • Fort Peck Rural County Water District Update

    Aug 28, 2024

    Dear Editor, I wish I could report that Fort Peck Rural County Water District Board members were conducting business more dutifully, ethically and respectfully. But just when I think things can't get any worse, they do. The August 12, 2024, three-member Board meeting is a perfect case in point. At that meeting, Director Ms. Linda Parpart once again demonstrated an inability to run a board meeting. She interrupted public comment numerous times and would absolutely NOT allow public comment on any...

  • Glasgow Game Wardens Offer No Help To Stranded Fishermen

    Aug 28, 2024

    Dear Editor, My story begins on the evening of July 12 as my 13-year-old grandson, Austin and I set out to do some night fishing for walleye on Fort Peck Reservoir. After fishing for several hours, we decided to head back to our camp at Flat Lake Camping Area around 11:15 p.m. We motored the boat about four to five hundred yards offshore as we followed the lake shoreline towards our camp when we spotted a distant light that we thought was our camp. Knowing that the light was still over    thr...

  • Governor Gianforte Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed Aug. 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to remember those lost to fentanyl overdoses and increase awareness about the risks of fentanyl. “While we continue to call on the [Biden/Harris] administration to stop the flow of illegal drugs across the border, the State of Montana is committed to strengthening penalties for criminals who peddle this poison and providing support to families who have lost a loved one to the drug epidemic. Susan and I ask every Montanan to join us today in raising a...

  • Buttrey Grocery Stores

    Gwen Cornwell, For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    Do you remember some of the Buttrey Grocery stores of the past? What a comparison to the one we have now. Oops, that should be what a comparison to the Albertsons store that we now have. I am remembering the store that was located on the corner of 3rd Ave So. and 5th Street. That would be back in the Air Base days and offered employment for some of our high school students. I am not sure when Buttrey’s became Albertsons, but I do remember that they were located in several locations before our BRAND NEW ALBERTSONS came about. What an addition t...

  • Patty Garwood Medical Expense Benefit

    For the Courier

    Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their first Indian Taco Supper of the fall, on Monday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go to help defray medical costs for Patty Garwood. Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome! Free will donations go to help the Garwood Family.... Full story

  • BLM Missouri Basin RAC To Meet Sept. 11 In Glasgow

    For the Courier

    The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Glasgow for their regular business meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Glasgow City-County Library at 408 3rd Avenue South, and will begin at noon. The public comment period will be held from 4-5 p.m. Interested persons may make oral presentations or file written statements for the council to consider. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral... Full story

  • Governor Gianforte, FWP Increase Public Access And Conservation On 50,000 Acres In Eastern Montana

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte has led the state's purchase of more than 50,000 acres of habitat conservation leases (HCL) to increase public access, keep agricultural land in production, and conserve prairie habitats, as was stated on Aug. 19. With the support of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), conservation groups, and farmers and ranchers, the governor and members of the land board celebrated the approval to purchase eight private properties to enroll as...

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    Aug 28, 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 Sat... Full story

  • Constance E. Goasevski

    Aug 28, 2024

    Constance E. Goasevski (Orre) entered into eternal rest peacefully, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after battling health issues for the past several years. Born in Opheim, Mont., she met her husband Bill, who was stationed there with the United States Air Force. They married and moved to Bayonne, N.J., where she resided for the rest of her life. "Connie," as everyone knew her, worked in the food and hospitality industry as a waitress in the executive dining rooms at AT&T, Prudential, Western... Full story

  • Twyla Jane Johnson

    Aug 28, 2024

    Loving mother, wife, sister and daughter, Twyla Jane (Knight) Johnson, 54, of Seeley Lake, Mont., passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. There will be a Celebration of Life to be held at the Community Hall in Seeley Lake on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 to 6 p.m. Twyla was born on Oct. 18,1969, in Rugby, N.D., to Curtis and Patricia Knight. As a child she was educated in the Glasgow Public School system. Growing up Twyla admired her Dad's passion for photography and l... Full story

  • Evan "Joan" Campbell Services

    Aug 28, 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. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to your favorite charity. Condolences may be left for the family at bellm... Full story

  • Montana High School Rodeo Association Kicks Off New Season

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    The Montana High School Rodeo Association and Montana Junior High Rodeo Association kicked off the 2024-25 season Aug 16-18, in Lewistown. Contestants will be competing for points to qualify for the state finals rodeo. For a complete schedule of fall events go to High School Rodeo Schedule — Montana High School Rodeo Association (mhsra.org). Charlie Cornwell, of Glasgow, competed and placed seventh in HS Boys All Round as well as fourth in Tie Down....

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Aug 28, 2024

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach The Courier 10 Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 There are some pretty hardcore Scottie fans in Glasgow who might be a little excited about a new development. The Glasgow High School Booster Club has been working on the process to get Scottie license plates available. The sporty license plate would be available for current students, parents and alumni across the state and will help bring funds to the booster club. Ruth Anne Hutcheson explained that the booster... Full story

  • Glasgow Stockyards Report

    For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Aug. 22, show 478 cattle sold with a vry light run of cows. Bulls and yearlings market were softer on all classes. Bulls off pasture thinner, lower yielding. Yearlings in mixed weights coming lower following CME Feeder Board movement. There is no auction, Thursday, Aug. 29....

  • FWP To Host Virtual Meeting On Waterfowl Hunting Zones, Season Dates Sept. 5

    Montana FWP, For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations and zone management. The meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The event is intended to provide information about how federal frameworks influence state regulations. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for hunters to share their concerns, suggestions and ideas regarding current waterfowl hunting zones and season dates directly with agency representatives. This meeting is a key part of FWP’s commitment to ensuring that w...

  • Glasgow High School News

    Brett Huntsman, For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year. We are pleased to announce the following new staff at Glasgow High School: Mrs. Legare-SPED, Mr. Reid- Athletic Director and Weights teacher, Jenna Marsalek and Carin Barnett, kitchen staff. GHS is collaborating with FMDH to offer an EMT course this year. Kalu Rogenes and Nicole Fercho are coming every morning to teach this class with Mr. Glaser. A few upcoming events are: • Aug. 28-GHS school pictures • Sept. 2 -No school for Labor Day • Sept. 3 -Jost...

  • Glasgow Middle School News

    Principal Mike Zoanni, For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    I would like to welcome students, parents, and staff to the 2024-2025 school year. Glasgow Middle School (GMS) is pleased to welcome Mr. Ed Sugg and Mrs. Rikki Fuhrman to our staff. Also assisting our students this year will be Speech Pathologist Mrs. Sierra Legare and Accompanist Mrs. Kathy Smith. Glasgow School District will continue with the 4 day week instructional model. Please visit the district website for access to the yearly calendar. The Glasgow Middle School and Glasgow High School...

  • Lustre News

    Vivian Wall, For the Courier|Aug 28, 2024

    Aug. 24, 2024 High winds and sudden rains impeded harvest efforts this week. We got 4/10 of an inch on Tuesday, in time for busses to go on muddy roads for their first day of school. The temps were in the 90s. Wednesday, Aug. 21,, the schools began with a good enrollment, 42 students in Lustre Grade School and 36 in LCHS. I doubt that many of the grade school students were too excited to start school, and the kindergaten-grade two gave a hearty "NO" to my question if they were glad to be at...

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