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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Local law enforcement and the Montana Highway Patrol are increasing their presence and patrols during the Labor Day weekend Montana has the highest share of alcohol-related traffic deaths in the U.S. at 45%. In 2021, 63% of all fatalities were the result of impaired driving To ensure the safety of communities across Montana, law enforcement encourages residents to make a plan to get a sober ride home before they start drinking and celebrating during the Labor Day weekend Labor Day marks the end of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period where mos...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field day in Billings on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the FWP office located at 2300 Lake Elmo Drive. Students must register for the field day in advance at: fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/trapping. Capacity is limited to 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must also complete the free online education course prior to the field day. To purchase a Montana resident Class C Trapping License, residents 12 and older must complete a Montana trapper...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs meeting room. The public is welcome to attend. FWP will give updates on wildlife season setting for 2024-25, fisheries plans and regulations, access projects, and more. Following a working lunch for CAC members and FWP staff, there will be a short tour of local FWP sites. Each of FWP’s seven administrative regions has a volunteer CAC to help guide policies and pro...
Pam L. Veis and Andy Meyers star in this brand-new stage adaptation of the Academy Award winning Stephen King classic! A thrilling and tense plot unfolds, as a famous novelist finds himself trapped in the secluded home of his “biggest fan.” Following fan favorites “The Woman in Black” and “Wait Until Dark”, the famous story will keep audience on the edge of their seats! Bringing over a decade of chemistry to their iconic roles, Veis and Meyers have shared the stage in multiple FPST productions, including “Leading Ladies,” “The Music Man,...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 will host two informational meetings on several fish-related topics, including proposals for the 2024 Fishing Regulations, the Statewide Fisheries Management Plan, and the Fort Peck Management Plan. The meetings will be held in Glasgow starting at 6 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 28, at the FWP headquarters Quonset room (1 Airport Road), and in Havre at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Best Western Great Northern Inn (1425 US Hwy 2). Montana’s famed fisheries provide amazing recreational opportunities, from b...
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Aug. 31, 2023: Routine (Non-Emergency) CRP haying needs to be complete, including removal of the bales, by August 31. Sept. 1, 2023: Application closing date for 2024 NAP coverage for fall and spring seeded Canola and all Value Loss Crops. Sept. 30, 2023: Application closing date for 2024 NAP coverage for all perennial forage,...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant funding cycle. To review the LWCF grant requirements, project eligibilities, and for questions go to the LWCF webpage on FWP’s website, https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/land-and-water-conservation-fund. The deadline to submit the pre-approval application form for the first round of funding is Monday, Oct. 2. LWCF is a federal grant program administered through FWP that awards approximately $1.5 million annua...
The bat walks scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12 was cancelled due to weather, and has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m. Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the US Army Corp of Engineers for an evening presentation and walk, learning about and observing these fascinating creatures. To kick things off, FWP Region 6 biologist Nikie Hussey will deliver a presentation on bats and their importance in our ecosystem. This will be immediately followed by a “bat walk” around the Downstream Nature Tra...
On Aug. 21, Commissioner Troy Downing kicks off the Protecting the Big Sky educational tour in eastern Montana to educate investors, Montana families, seniors, and consumers on safeguarding their finances. The Commissioner and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) staff are hosting 12 events across eastern Montana over five days. A stop will be made in Glasgow, Aug. 24, at the Valley County Senior Citizens Center, 328 4th Street South, from 9 to 10 a.m. Snacks will be provided. “Our agency investigates and prosecutes dozens of i...
What do bats do at night? Aerobatics! Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the US Army Corp of Engineers for an evening presentation and walk, learning about and observing these fascinating creatures. The Bat Walk will take place beginning at the Downstream Campground Amphitheater, starting at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12. To kick things off, FWP Region 6 biologist Nikie Hussey will deliver a presentation on bats and their importance in our ecosystem. This will be immediately followed by a “bat walk” aro...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. Veterans and family members that are unable to meet with a Veteran...
Glasgow Schools Mandatory All-Sports Parent Meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium. The meeting is required for parents/guardians of any GHS or GMS student-athlete that plans to participate in a sport this school year. Mandatory HS and MS Fall Sports (FB, XC, VB, & Cheer) Parent-Coach meetings will also be held that evening at GHS. The GHS office will open for fee payments at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7. No athletic paperwork will be accepted in the office. We will continue to operate “paperless” using only the online Dra...
HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds not raised in captivity needs to hold a bird dog training license, whether on private or public land. If you are training dogs with captive-reared birds, a license is not required. These licenses can be purchased online through the FWP Online License Service, any FWP regional office or any license provider. The license is $5 for residents ages 18 and over and $10 for nonresidents 18 and over. For residents and nonresidents ages 12 to 17, the license is free. Bird dog training season with w...
The Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee is hosting a meeting at the Valley County Senior Citizen Center on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. The meeting is open to the general public and anyone who is interested in county transportation is encouraged to attend. If you are interested but are unable to attend in person you can join via phone using the number: 1-571-748-4021....
Christmas in July! Based on the beloved film starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, this heartwarming, tap-dancing musical extravaganza features Irving Berlin's beloved songs. Following their service in WWII, veterans Bob and Phil have a successful song-and-dance act. With romance in mind, they follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by their former army commander. Starring in Crosby and Clooney's iconic roles are...
Verizon-Cellular Plus in Glasgow will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. “We are proud to give back to our local community by helping students kick off the school year with a brand-new backpack and essential supplies,” stated President Adam Kimmet. “Our hope is that this event will help alleviate some financial challenges for families. It’s very rewarding to see the kids confidently walk out of the store, excited to show off their new backpack and prepared to rule the school...
Volunteer instructors are hosting a Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks Bowhunter Education in-person classroom course in Glasgow, July 25-27. The course will be held at the Glasgow FWP office Quonset from 5:15-9:15 p.m. each evening. Who needs bowhunter education? All first-time bowhunters in Montana must complete a Bowhunter Education course or show proof of a prior year's archery license from another state or province. Students must be at least 12 years old by Jan. 16, 2024, to take a Bowhunter...
7 NEMT Pulse Plot Tour Tuesday, July 25, 2023 4:00 p.m. start at the plot. Tarum Road (2 miles west of the Richland/Frazer road 7 miles south of Richland MT). 4:00—Welcome/Introduction at the Plot 4:10—Chengci Chen, Superintendent EARC 4:40—Frankie Crutcher, Plant Pathologist EARC Pulse Crop Disease Management 5:10—Bill Franck, Research Scientist, Eastern Ag Research Center - Pulse plot research 5:40—Kate Vogel—North 40 Agriculture—Cover crop Demonstration/research plots 6:30—Dinner a...
Every postage stamp eagerly awaits its moment of destiny: when it is tasked with a noble quest to safely deliver a letter. Inspired by her idol Amelia Earhart, young Sally the Stamp has prepared and trained for the moment when she is trusted to carefully navigate an important parcel around the world, although she never imagined the obstacles, lessons, and new friends that she would discover along the way. Sally Forth is written and directed by Fort Peck Summer Theatre Artistic Director Andy...
VFW Post 3107 and Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, July 13, at 7 p.m., for the VFW and the Auxiliary at 6 p.m. Agenda items include issues to be addressed at the National Convention in July and the School of Instruction in Great Falls in August. All members and veterans interested in becoming a member are welcome....
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will be bringing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programming to Glasgow on Thursday, July 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with their Mobile STEM Learning Center. Programming will take place at Glasgow Civic Center located at 319 3rd St. S. All programming is free and open to girls in grades kindergarten through 12 grade. The Mobile STEM Learning Center is a new resource to GSMW that will provide valuable programming to girls across 78 communities across Montana and Wyoming. The cargo-style...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 54th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 3, 2023. The annual conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Great Falls. Centenarians will be honored during a noon luncheon. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of Dec. 31, 2023, or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile. “This is an excellent opportunity to honor Montana centenarians and to celeb...
Winner of nearly 50 international awards and based on the beloved novel by fantastical genius Roald Dahl (Willy Wonka), this captivating modern masterpiece follows young Matilda. Surrounded by larger-than-life characters, her powerful imagination transforms into magical powers and inspirational dreams as she searches for a better life. A new film adaptation of the musical, starring Emma Thompson, was released in December 2022. Local youth McKay Yoakam stars as Matilda, alongside a host of other...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July. 11. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, July 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. Veterans and family members that are unable to meet with a Veteran Service...
Beaver Branch Road reopened to vehicle traffic June 30, after Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff from the Glasgow Field Office replaced a culvert damaged by spring runoff. A small section of the road near Grub Dam and Reservoir in Valley County was temporarily closed on June 26 to facilitate the culvert replacement work. The repair site is located about 17 miles southwest of Glasgow. During the construction, Glasgow Field Office staff planned to close the section of road between Grub Dam and...
