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Valley County Health Department has confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Valley County. The virus, which is primarily spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, can cause severe illness in humans, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly and those with chronic conditions. The Valley County Weed and Mosquito District is actively monitoring mosquito populations across the county. Mosquitoes are being tested weekly from both the east end of Glasgow and west end of Glasgow to identify potential carriers of...
In a move that reflects its commitment to excellence, Prairie Ridge Village has unveiled a beautiful new sign, funded by the Valley County Storefront Beautification and Glasgow Downtown Signage grants. This upgrade is more than just a fresh look; it represents the facility's dedication to enhancing the overall aesthetic of their campus and continuing to serve as a valuable asset to Glasgow and the surrounding communities. Director of Prairie Ridge Village Amber Swindler expressed her enthusiasm...
The Glasgow Elks Lodge 1922 held a successful fundraiser on Sept. 7, to improve its historic building, raising much-needed funds install a new boiler and upgrade the facility. The existing boiler, which had been serving the lodge since the early 1950s, had reached the end of its life, making the upgrade both necessary and timely. The support from the community was overwhelming, with local residents and businesses coming together to help preserve this important fixture in Glasgow's history. The...
It's been 23 years since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the world that we live in. Since that fateful day, new generations have been born that will only learn about the events of that day through storytelling and in their classrooms. Kids in Krissy's Delicate Angels, a home daycare in Glasgow, have learned early in their lives to thank local first responders for all that they do for their community as a way to give back. For the past five years, owner and operator of Krissy's Deli...
Glasgow students are following themed days at school, flags are flying throughout town, Homecoming Candidates have been announced, that must mean it's Homecoming Week in Glasgow!...
Dear Editor, As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1982 through 1986, I'm voting for Jon Tester. I took a four-year leave of absence from my job as a locomotive engineer and took a heck of a pay cut to join the Navy. I have no regrets. During my Navy time I proudly served my country, and worked with many dedicated, patriotic, and intelligent people who were, in a word, inspirational. None of the Navy enlisted or officers that I served with had the experience, or knowledge necessary, to... Full story
Dear Editor, The legislative boundaries were dramatically shaken up during the last redistricting cycle. What used to be two districts is now comprised of one long area ranging from Chester to Opheim. The districts that used to clearly be separated by farming in the Golden Triangle and then Milk River irrigation along with indigenous friends in tribal areas have all been lumped into one four-hour stretch across Montana. With Knudsen being termed out and the absorption of Senator Lang's... Full story
Celebrate Constitution Week with Milk River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. This year Constitution Week is Sept. 16 through 23, and Constitution Day is Tuesday, Sept. 17. The week is celebrated annually to commemorate it's history, importance and bring attention to how it still serves us today. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially enacted Constitution Day on Aug. 2, 1956. A Congressional Resolution was petitioned by The Daughters of the American Revolution. The purpose of...
On Sept. 12, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Troy Miller about the CBP’s mismanagement of priorities at the Opheim Port of Entry in Opheim. Before the COVID pandemic, the port operated from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Since then, the hours at the port have been reduced to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule remains in place even after the COVID-19 outbreak has ended. This change in hours h...
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through Monday, Sept. 30, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PCCW Rummage Sale – donation collections will be through Sept. 30. Please put items on the stage. If you have any questions, call 228-9800. Glasgow Homecoming Week S... Full story
The Northeastern Arts Network is pleased to present the 2024-25 Big Sky Concert Series. This year’s series features exciting kaleidoscope of musical entertainment as part of this organization’s ongoing commitment to provide quality entertainment to the community with a variety of shows that will appeal to every age and interest. The season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when Montana Repertory Theatre presents “Monsters + Farmers” by JM Christiansen, at Glasgow High School starting at 7 p.m. Join us as we step into the captivating world o... Full story
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 & 21, The Wild Bunch Art Show will be taking place at the “Hideout” at the Cottonwood Inn, Glasgow. Visitors to the show can expect to see high quality artwork, that will please the eye and the heart. There will be landscapes, wood carvings, paintings on agates, original jewelry, pottery, glass art, wildlife images and images from the old west. Opening night will feature a gourmet buffet sponsored by Ezzie’s Wholesale. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Friday,, and the show will continue on Saturday, from 10 a.... Full story
Please join us on Friday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m., at the Glasgow Elks Lodge as we help eliminate some financial stress for Heather Hooper as she undergoes surgery and recovery from her double mastectomy. The event will be the same day as her surgery so she will unfortunately not be there. Auzzy’s Cook Shack will be catering as a free will donation and offering pulled pork, beans, salads and desserts. Travis Rhoads, from Malta, will be the DJ at the benefit. Please come on down to listen to some music, enjoy some food, and enter to win raffle items a... Full story
Glasgow Public School District will conduct a hearing and vision screening of selected grades beginning Sept. 30, 2024. Students in grades kindergarten, one, six and nine will receive hearing screening. New students and referrals will also be screened. Students in grades kindergarten, one, and six will receive vision screening. New students and referrals will also be screened. If you do not want your child screened, please call the principal at your child’s school.... Full story
Richard "Dick" Alvin Miller was born in Glasgow, Mont., on Aug. 13, 1939, to Julian and Evelyn (Green) Miller. He was raised here with four sisters and brothers. Richard passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, peacefully in his sleep at his home with his daughter and son. After graduating in 1957, Dick joined the Army Reserves. In February of 1960 he married the love of his life, Jo Ann Shuman. Together, they were blessed with three children: Rick, Darla, and Dan. Richard was a major sports... Full story
Charles Thomas Hopstad passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 75. Services will be held Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m., at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., with a luncheon to follow at El Cor Del bowling alley at 12:30 p.m. He was born in Glasgow, on Dec. 3, 1948, to Henry "Hank" and Gwendolyn Hopstad. He was raised in Glasgow with his five brothers and two sisters. Charlie left Glasgow at a young age to travel the United States. Sometimes by foot,... Full story
For the last two years, North of Nowhere Farm has featured local food on the menu at the Opheim Rodeo and has donated concessions profits to the Valley County 4-H Washington, D.C. Trip Fund. North of Nowhere thanks Opheim Rodeo Club and rodeo attendees for making the donation possible. Thanks also go to Nutrien Ag Solutions for their donation of bottled water and to participants in the pre-rodeo Cornhole Tournament who supported concessions. Exceptional community backing of local food and 4-H...
Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn and grow, such as learning how to bake, knit and raise an animal, or learning about beekeeping, photography and robotics. In all, Montana 4-H offers more than 200 different projects and experiences that engage youth in learning. Montana 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth development program in...
The annual application period for FWP’s Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) opened Sept. 1. WHIP is a grant funding program that focuses on large-scale restoration of high-priority wildlife habitats, on private and public land, through noxious weed management. Grant expenditures include herbicide, biocontrol and mechanical treatments, restoration seedings and grazing improvements. Awarded grants can be structured to provide funding for up to five years. Total available funding is $2 million annually; no single grant request can e...
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability....
Since we finished the wheat harvest over a week ago, we've been taking life a bit slower. Although we did resume morning walks together. Dennis was walking by himself before harvest, but I've joined him now. The garden is still in full production mode, and fall with its cooler temps, is looming. I'm going to have to get myself revved up again. There's so much to accomplish before the first frost hits in our area. Typically that happens any day now. And rain is in the forecast. I did get almost...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 Another Glasgow area native was welcomed back to town this week. Haylie Shipp, farm broadcaster for the Northern Ag Network, was given a welcome home celebration at Farm Equipment Sales. FES general manager Sarah Swanson Partridge created the gathering to welcome Shipp, who will have an office in the building for her to work and broadcast reports. Shipp graduated from Glasgow High School in 2003 and headed to Miles City Community College, where she... Full story
Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals. Let’s start with the risks associated with investing. There’s not a single investment risk because different types of investments carry different types of risk. Here’s a look at three investment categories and some of the risks connected with them: • Stocks – When you invest in stocks or stock-based mutual funds, you will incur the risk that the value of your investments may decline. St...
The Scottie volleyball team notched two conference wins this past week with victories over Malta and Harlem. Malta took Glasgow to five sets and extra points, but the Scotties earned the win in front of the home crowd Sept. 12. The following day, Glasgow downed Harlem in three sets on the road. Glasgow lost their first game against Malta, 19-25, but recovered with a 25-20 set. Malta pushed back in the third game but Glasgow won by three, 25-22. The Scotties dropped the fourth set in a close...
The Glasgow Scotties girls cross country team scored 42 points at the Havre Invitational Sept. 14 for second place while the boys team placed fourth with 81 points. “We didn’t have the breakout week I was hoping for on Saturday in Havre, but I still saw many of our kids compete very well! “The girls finished second, just 4 points behind Havre, and 10 points ahead of Poplar. So team-wise, we hit the goal of finishing ahead of the Poplar girls! Coach Wetsit has very quickly developed both good boys and girls squads, so we should have some more...