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June 21 Taylor Storage def. Milk River Beavers 17-0 Alley’s Palace def. Milk River Beavers 20-11 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Dinks 27-1 Taylor Storage def. Dinks 23-3 Northern Prairie Auto def. Alley’s Palace 21-5 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Northern Prairie Auto 14-12 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 6-0 Northern Prairie Auto 4-2 Taylor Storage 4-2 Dinks 2-4 Alley’s Palace 2-4 Milk River Beavers 0-6 This Week’s Games Wednesday, June 28 Field 1: 6 p.m. Dinks vs. Northern Prairie Auto 7:30 p.m. Dinks vs. Milk River Beavers Field 2: 6 p.m. Taylor Storage...
1The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) and Nemont Manor Foundation are pleased to award $50,000 in grants to 10 organizations that benefit the Valley County community. The Valley County Masonic Endowment was established at MCF by the Nemont Manor Foundation in 2022. "We are excited to award the first grants from the Valley County Masonic Endowment to support some outstanding community projects," said Jim Rector, board chair of the Nemont Manor Foundation. Grant requests were reviewed by...
The Montana Newspaper Association (MNA) held their annual convention on June 17 and 18 in Helena, Mont., where a variety of representatives of Montana newspapers gathered, socialized and recognized each other for their work. The convention concluded with the MNA announcing the winners of the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. This contest is the MNA's way of thanking the hardworking processionals in the newspaper industry and highlighting their successes and efforts. The Glasgow Courier was...
Milk River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members Leila Seyfert, Joy Linn and Melissa Ancell celebrated Flag Day in Glasgow, June 14. They presented certificates to area businesses that were flying their flags and the certificates were for proper display and use of the American Flag. The DAR promotes and encourages a strong patriotic feeling and respect for The Flag of the United States of America. The principal objectives are to: Keep the Flag flying Protect the Flag under...
The hardest working man we know went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The family invites you to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at the VFW in Glasgow, Mont. A luncheon will follow. Alvin Ernest Austin "Ernie" was born on July 7, 1934, to Alvin and Laura Austin in Helena, Mont. Ernie grew up in Conrad and helped his father during the war. He took every Wednesday off school to help butcher hogs at the meat packing plant. Then the family moved to Augusta, Mont.,... Full story
Twenty-eight teams participated in the Milk River Catfish Days Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 3, in front of the Glasgow Elks Lodge. This tournament was 100 percent payback, and the Glasgow Chamber kicked in an additional $200 purse. First place went to Reno Shambo and Petrina Ariwite from Hays, Mont. They walked away with a prize of $800. Second place went to Cade Myrick and Chance McAllister from Glasgow. They scored a prize of $500. Third place was awarded to Nathan and Hank Hopstad...
On Saturday, June 3, a record 73 participants pounded the pavement in downtown Glasgow for the Milk River Catfish Days CatfishCrawl. For the 1-mile run/walk, Tyrus Hartwell was in first place with a time of 6 minutes, 22 seconds. Taden Sundeen took second, finishing in 7 minutes, 50 seconds. Saunten Gamas claimed third place with a time of 8 minutes, 22 seconds. The 5K walk run/walk was won by Jacob Zanker. He finished in 18 minutes, 50 seconds. Dalton Sand came in second place with a time of 21 minutes, 48 seconds. James Seekins clenched...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Glasgow's high school and middle school band teacher, Dr. Brad Persinger, has been named as the VFW Montana Teacher of the Year. The award was publicly presented by the VFW's Art Widhalm at this year's Memorial Day ceremony. Renowned Assiniboine artist William Standing will be featured at the Pioneer Museum in Glasgow in what could be the largest assembly of his art, sponsored by the Valley County Historical Society. The centerpiece of the show is "The...
June 7 Alley’s Palace def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Taylor Storage def. Alley’s Palace 23-10 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Northern Prairie Auto 24-5 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Milk River Beavers via forfeit Taylor Storage def. Dinks 12-2 Northern Prairie Auto def. Dinks 21-5 League Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 2-0 Taylor Storage 2-0 Alley’s Palace 1-1 Northern Prairie Auto 1-1 Dinks 0-2 Milk River Beavers 0-2 This Week’s Games Field 1: 6 p.m. Taylor Storage vs. Northern Prairie Auto 7:30 p.m. Milk River Beavers vs. Northern Prairie Auto Field 2: 6 p....
Mother Nature made her presence known in more ways that one over the last week with severe thunderstorms, flooding and a tornado. After many reports of tornado sightings the evening of June 1 on the Valley and Daniels County border, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow confirmed a landspout tornado occurred near Lustre. A storm survey team from the Weather Service went out to the area and did not see any visible damage to property or fields. There was also no report injuries. As a...
Helen Caricaburu Dyba passed away at her home in Billings, Mont., on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the age of 85. A celebration of Helen's life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Sam & Jeff's in Glasgow. Helen was born in Glasgow, Mont., to Basque immigrants Peter and Mary Jane Caricaburu, on Nov. 6, 1937. Two weeks after she was born, her father passed away, leaving her mother to raise her and six brothers and sisters on a farm along the Milk River. A farmgirl at heart, she helped with... Full story
Just when you think you've seen it all, the Cat Classic will surprise you with conditions one might deem impossible. After two consecutive years with unseasonably low water, we had nearly record river flows to contend with. At least minor flooding was occurring throughout the tournament boundaries as the main channel and its tributary creeks swelled with the onslaught of early summer rainfall. The Tampico section in particular saw rapid overnight rise, going from 2,000 to 5,000 CFS (cubic feet p...
Ten Years Ago June 5, 2013 No bids to repair the roof of Glasgow's south side fire hall were received by the deadline last week. Director of Public Works Bob Kompel said three contractors picked up bid packets. He was following up with two of them to ask why they chose not to bid the project. Derrick Simons graduated from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., on Friday, May 24. Graduates numbering 1,047 marched through the rain to the 163rd commencement exercises that were held at the...
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 through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Come see the Fort Peck I... Full story
On May 16, Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a statewide disaster in response to flooding in northeast, western, and south central Montana. “Runoff from recent rainfall and snowmelt has compromised critical infrastructure and roads in Montana,” Gov. Gianforte said. “This order will help impacted communities rebuild and get back on their feet.” Beginning on April 10, 2023, a combination of rainfall and high temperatures causing snowmelt led to major flooding along the Milk River and its tributaries in northeast Montana...
The Yellowstone River is the longest free flowing river in the lower 48. In its most Western reaches it boasts trophy class trout. The further east it meanders, the water temperature rises. The combination of rising water temps, plentiful forage fish and attractive underwater structure transforms the Yellowstone from a trout haven, into one of the finest Channel Catfish destinations in the region. The primary Channel Catfish populations in the Yellowstone span from the confluence near...
Shaundel Alexander, Linda Laumeyer, Isaiah Devereaux, Shawn Garwood, Jennifer Bodner, Cari Knowles and Tiffany Granholm will represent Milk River at the State Summer Games in Bozeman May 17-19. OJ Taylor will coach the athletes. Donnie Bailey and Steve Fauth will represent Opheim. Unified Bocce 1st Dixie Brenteson/Myles Yoakam, Glenwood/Milk River Unified 2nd Cari Knowles/Kimber Dulaney, Milk River Unified 1st Steve Fauth/Brittany Stenglein, Opheim Unified 2nd Shawn Garwood/Nick Solarzano, Milk...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 24, 2013 The Valley County jail is temporarily housing prisoners from Roosevelt County, while their jail is being retrofitted, painted, fixed and cleaned. According to Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier, the extra prisoners put the jail near the top of its capacity. Laurel Anne Wageman, chosen Glasgow High School's homecoming queen last fall has been named a finalist for the 33rd annual Montana Homecoming Queen selection to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. A fake...
For the week of April 17 through April 23, there were 16 motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, four reports of barking and/or loose dogs and one inspection request on a vehicle. Monday, April 17 1539 – A public assist call was recorded for vehicle on the side of the road with its hazards on. 2050 – A voicemail was left for DOT and advised them the deer is on the south side of the highway per a deputy. Tuesday, April 18 0331 – Reporting party called and reported a fire between Hi Line Collision and Markles. He said it is huge and...
The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board will be holding a public town hall meeting May 2. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the study’s progress, work plan and timeline of studies into 2024, as well as to solicit public feedback on future engagement. Some members of the study’s Technical Working Groups will be in attendance, with the Study Board presenting information on various technical topics these groups have been working on. The Study Board is very interested in hearing the per...
As of press time, the Milk River was measuring 31.5 feet and with nowhere for the water to go, visible flooding can be seen from the Fort Peck Highway (MT 42 and MT 24) impacting residents' homes and ranch/farm lands. Sullivan Park has been barricaded off from entry due to the high water and sump pumps are present at the 6th Avenue Bridge as well as Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in addition to visible flooding. The National Weather Service in Glasgow held a briefing on April 13 to key...
Jack R. Hinnaland, age 73, passed away at the Glendive Medical Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023, with his wife at his side. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Circle, Mont. There will be a luncheon for all at the VFW in Circle following the memorial service. Burial will be at a later date. He was born to Daniel S. Hinnaland and Gertrude M. (Kerr) Hinnaland on October 8, 1949. He was the fourth of seven children. Jack was born in... Full story
For the week of April 3 through April 8 there were 11 motor vehicle stops and two reports of loose dogs. For the week of April 10 through 15, there were eight motor vehicle stops, one report of a loose dog, and two reports of loose livestock. Monday, April 3 1640 – An abandoned vehicle was reported. It is off the road and not a hazard, however there is no one around the vehicle. 2054 – Officer advised he is checking out a vehicle that is blocking the alleyway. There is beer in the center console but no one in the vehicle. The officer will kee...
The National Weather Service in Glasgow held a flood briefing earlier today, April 13, to discuss the current weather conditions as well as what to expect from flooding. Today's rain/snow event saw a half to 3/4 inch liquid precip with less than 2 inches of snow in the Valley with chances for over 6 inches in northern Valley County. A rapid warmup over this past weekend caused rivers to rise very quickly with many basis along the Milk River experiencing Major flooding as of April 13. Conditions...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Glasgow residents were invited to meet and question the educators who have applied for the position of principal of Glasgow High School. The three candidates, Linda Hudyma, Stephen Pinsoneault and Shawnda Zahara-Harris, rotated through sessions with teachers, administrators, the school board and community members. As Glasgow moves ahead on a city growth policy, a decision must be made about the type of planning board the City Council wants. The planning... Full story
