Articles from the October 11, 2023 edition
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Valley County Commissioners Vote To Reduce Amount Of Mills Levied On Valley County Residents
The Valley County Commissioners voted on Oct. 4 to reduce the amount of mills levied on Valley County taxpayers which will reduce the tax amount paid by $500,000. Valley County joins virtually every county in Montana in reducing the amount of mills...
Glasgow NWS Undergoes Upgrade To Radar
The NWS weather radar in Glasgow is currently undergoing the last of four major upgrades that are part of a multi-year project known as the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). "Wholesale...
Glasgow City Council Met In Regular Session
The Glasgow City Council met on Oct. 4 in the Council Chambers located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. Starting the meeting off, the Council approved the consent agenda items which included payment of claims in the amount of $259,210.83; payment...
Hands Of Hope Brings Light To Those Struggling
While commuting down 4th Street South in Glasgow, it's hard not to notice the serene landscape behind the Glasgow City-County Library and the mural of hands on the back of the building. Over the past...
Clarifying Misinformation In MTSBA's Update Regarding 95 Mills
Dear Editor, Montana School Board's Association Executive Director has issued a memo to his membership on the 95-mill issue. It appears he is looking to garner support for the administration to...
Opposing The School Bond
Dear Editor, I am opposed to the 8-million dollar school bond, for several reasons. Combining "nearly emergency" measures for roof and boiler maintenance with a multi-million sports facility overhaul...
Increased Taxes Due To Glasgow Bond
Dear Editor, We were told that if you have a $200,000 home your taxes would be $5 to $10 per week. In November your taxes would go up $250 to $500. If we look at the businesses in our school...
Outdated Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Programs Affect Public Lands
Dear Editor, Montana's public lands are central to our way of life and our outdoor businesses, but outdated federal oil and gas leasing programs have long exploited these landscapes, harming our...
Glasgow Scottie Upcoming Facilities Bond Tidbits
The election will be administered by the Valley County Election Administrator and will be a mail-ballot election. Ballots will be mailed out on Sept. 29 and must be returned by Oct. 17. Tidbit 1 What will the proposed $8.58 Million Dollar Facility...
The Ice is Calling!
Glasgow Learn to Skate is preparing for its 20th season. Skating instruction is available for preschool through adults using a curriculum endorsed by US Figure Skating and USA Hockey. Each class is 40 minutes long which includes a lesson and...
Home Run Pond Drawdown Proposed To Revive Fishery
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are planning to drawdown Home Run Pond in Glasgow to revive the fishery. A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project is currently out for public comment. Home Run Pond was constructed over 20...
Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area
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 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesd... Full story
Valley County Transit Now Operating On Monday Evenings
Valley County Transit will once again be operating on Monday evenings, but only until 9 p.m. This began on Oct. 9. The 8 p.m. trip to St. Marie will also start up with a half hour notice. All other times of operation will remain the...
James 'Jim' Chaffee
Jim was born in Glasgow, Mont., and attended the Glasgow Schools. He was the son of Kenneth Chaffee and Katherine Beck Chaffee Jankus. Jim was born July 10, 1938, in Glasgow. He moved to Las Vegas,... Full story
Duane 'Bud' Johnston
Bud passed away at home in Belgrade, Mont., on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Bud was born to Ida and Clifford Johnston on Jan. 8, 1943, in Glasgow, Mont. There will be a celebration of life luncheon at the... Full story
USDA To Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion To Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching...
Bureau Of Land Management To Host Virtual Opportunity To Learn About Restoration Landscapes
The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas is giving the public an opportunity to learn about Montana’s restoration landscapes through a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Mountain Time. The BLM is slated to...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Oct. 5, show 549 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $112; canner and cutter cows $85 to $96; and bulls $104 to $118....
Take Care Of State Trust Lands, Eliminate Wildfire Starts During Hunting Season
With the start of hunting season, many people will turn to publicly accessible lands to pursue game animals. That access is accompanied with the responsibility to care for the land and understand the varied rules and restrictions across ownership typ...
Yesterday's Memories
Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach The Courier 10 Years Ago Oct. 16, 2013 At the Oct. 9 meeting of the Glasgow School Board, Shane Swandal, one of the school district's owner's reps in the building...
Scottie Cross Country Eyes Regular Season Finish Line
The Scottie cross country teams hit their penultimate meet of the regular season this past weekend, running the Sidney Invite Oct. 7. Glasgow's girls team placed third with 91 points and the boys...
North Country Volleyball Notches Win In Hinsdale
The North Country Mavericks defeated the Lustre Christian Lions Oct. 7 in Hinsdale, in the Mavericks' lone match up last week. North Country started slow in the first set but played stronger and...
Scottie Football Brings Home 41-6 Win From Conrad
The Scottie football team kept their conference momentum flowing on the road Oct. 6 with a 41-6 victory over Conrad, putting a damper on the Cowboys’ homecoming game. Glasgow received the ball first and while they didn’t score on their first...
Scottie Volleyball Improves To 5-2 In Conference Play
The Scottie volleyball team was on the road last week: in Sidney Oct. 5 to take on the Class A Eagles and in Harlem Oct. 7 for a conference match up against the Wildcats. Glasgow fell to Sidney in three before coming back Saturday to down Harlem in...
