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Glasgow Schools Start Search For New Superintendent
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 1, 2024
The Glasgow School Board is scheduled to review applications for the open Superintendent position April 30, and then conduct interviews the following day, Wednesday, May 1. Review of applications are set to be done via Zoom while the interviews are scheduled to be held in person in the District Board Room. The School Board has received five applications for the open position including three from out of state and two from Montana including an application from a current district employee. The person selected will replace Wade Sundby who has...
Glasgow School Board Selects Flaten To Interview For Open Superintendent Position
Michelle Bigebach, The Courier|May 1, 2024
The Glasgow School Board met in special session on April 30 to discuss the five Superintendent applications that were received to fill the vacancy that will be left by Wade Sundby at the end of June. After serving the Glasgow Schools for four years, Sundby has accepted a position in Cut Bank. The five candidates included two in-state applicants, one of which is a current district employee, and three out-of-state applicants. The five candidates, their location and current position are as follows: Brenner Flaten Glasgow, Mont., Vice-principal-...
Glasgow School Board Addresses Budget Shortfall
For the Courier|May 1, 2024
The Glasgow School Board of Trustees continues to address the budget shortfall to the general fund, the main source of funding for the District. On April 23 the Board met in a work session and made the decision to move forward with the elimination of a principal position, after the Irle School Principal requested to be transferred to a teaching position. One principal position will be absorbed by attrition, saving the district nearly $84,000. This is in addition to $160,000 in cuts previously made, also through attrition, including three...

Valley County Community Foundation Announces Grant Awardees
For the Courier|May 1, 2024
The Valley County Community Foundation Chair Doris Leader is thrilled to announce that $45,210 is going back into our community to fund projects across Valley County. The 2024 Grant Application process was very competitive with 19 applications for requests of over $98,000. The Foundation board was thoroughly impressed with the community projects going on throughout the county that ensure our communities will continue to thrive for years to come. The establishment of the Foundation was solely to provide access to capital to be used for the...
Nashua School Board Candidates
May 1, 2024
Editor’s Note The following are statements from the four Nashua School Board trustee candidates who are running to serve on the Nashua School Board. All four candidates have provided permission to the Glasgow Courier to run these statements and have been published in their entirety. These four candidates are running for two open seats on the School Board. The incumbents are Sharon Merideth and Tim Bellon while Mark Bengochea and Kayla Thievin would be new to the position if elected. This election is an all-mail-ballot election. The ballots m...
Two New Nashua Town Council Members Sworn In
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 1, 2024
After the Nashua Town Council scheduled election was canceled due to municipal elections being held in odd-numbers years, the Town of Nashua Council got to work in accepting letters of interest from individuals to fill two open positions. These two positions have been held by Dave Leraas and Ann MacDonald, though their term expired Dec. 31, 2023. Leraas and MacDonald have been serving on the Nashua Town Council; however, they have not been recognized by the State of Montana as having fulfilled these roles due to no election being held as expect...

County Schools Participate In District Music Festival
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 1, 2024
A year of hard work came to fruition during the District 12/13 Music Festival in Culbertson April 19 and 20. Students from Hinsdale, Nashua, Lustre and Glasgow put on quite the show to the judges, showcasing the vocal and instrumental talent in Valley County. Those who achieved Superior ratings will be moving on to attend the State Music Festival May 3 and 4 in Billings. Glasgow Under the direction of Melissa Mickelson, the following Glasgow choral performances earned these ratings during the...
Lustre Class of 2024 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Announced
For the Courier|May 1, 2024
Lustre Christian High School is proud to announce the Class of 2024 Valedictorian Grace Brown and Salutatorian Cassidy Grider. These students have earned top honors for the class of 2024. They will be honored along with their fellow graduates and guests on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Lustre Christian High School at 3 p.m. The ceremony's commencing speaker is Bernie Swartzendruber. The 2024 Class Motto is: Psalms 145:13 - Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all...
Hearts Of Hope
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|May 1, 2024
It was a beautiful day on April 26 for the Valley County HOPE Project to set up the Hearts of HOPE display at Heritage Park in Glasgow. Community members from all over the county are welcome to purchase a Heart in memory, honor or service of a loved one. Hearts will be displayed through Saturday, June 1. This display couldn't occur without the support of those purchasing the hearts as well as Todd Aune who provided the concrete blocks, NE Montana Beverage for the banner and Ben and Connie...

Torch Run 2024
May 1, 2024
Governor Greg Gianforte Endorses Albus For State Legislature
For the Courier|May 1, 2024
Governor Greg Gianforte has endorsed 58 strong, conservative leaders who are running for the state legislature, including Eric Albus, of Hinsdale, House District 28. “We need strong conservative partners to continue building on our successful pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-family agenda. I’m proud to support these 58 proven community leaders who include experienced legislators, small business owners, farmers, ranchers, veterans, law enforcement officers, nurses, and educators. They share my commitment to make our state the best place to live, wor...
Tester On Biden Administration Nursing Home Rule: "One-Size-Fits-All Mandates Won't Work For Montana"
For the Courier|May 1, 2024
U.S. Senator Jon Tester issued the following statement reiterating his longstanding concerns after the Biden Administration finalized on April 22 the first-ever minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes: “I have repeatedly made it clear to President Biden and his Administration that one-size-fits-all mandates won’t work for Montana, and I have serious concerns that this burdensome staffing requirement will be unworkable for rural nursing homes. Long-term care facilities across Montana are already facing severe workforce shortage issues and rur...

Applications Now Available For 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships
For the Courier|May 1, 2024
The Scottie Booster Club is currently accepting applications for 2024 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships. The competitive annual scholarships are awarded to Valley County’s graduating seniors (Class of 2024) who played basketball in high school or who plan to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field. Other considerations for scholarship awards are community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Applications for 2024 scholarships must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 13, in order to be considered. Applications a...
Weather Didn't Stop Valley County Clean Up Week
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 24, 2024
Two Rivers Economic Growth hosted Valley County Clean-Up week which ended April 21, inviting the entire county to get out and clean up their community. Though the weather was not very inviting to get out and clean, the wind certainly helped make the clean up process a little easier by exposing the garbage that had accumulated in ditches, grass lands and parks. Prairie House Gardens generously sponsored trash collection from the Coca-Cola plant to Sullivan Park for $5 cash per bag, and Jax...
Public Opposes Purchase Of FMDH Purchasing Hoyt Park
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 24, 2024
The Glasgow City Council held their regular meeting on April 15, and the biggest topic of conversation was the public hearing held regarding whether or not the City of Glasgow should move forward regarding the proposal made by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) to purchase a section of Hoyt Park for parking expansion purposes. Though on March 18 the Council had voted to accept the recommendation for FMDH to purchase, moving forward was contingent on what the public had to say on the proposal. The Council has indicated in the past if the...

Commerce Awards $100,000 In Grant Funding To Three Montana Main Street Communities
For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that three Montana communities will share $100,000 in grant funding to regenerate Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program (MMS). “Montana’s Main Streets are at the heart of our state’s values, our neighborhoods and the economy. That’s why Commerce, through the Montana Main Street Program, will continue to help foster community development efforts, revitalization projects and historic preservation for our Main Streets,” said Paul Green,...
VFW Post 3107 Recognizes Law Enforcement And Students
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 24, 2024
Valley County Undersheriff Chris Richter and Valley County dispatcher Kim Woulfe were recognized and provided the VFW Public Servant Award during the monthly VFW Post #3107 meeting on April 11. These two public servants were recognized for their hard work and dedication in serving the Valley County community over the past year. Richter was awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year while Woulfe was awarded Dispatcher of the Year award. Every year the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects emergency...
Caring Hands Annual Baby Shower
Apr 24, 2024

Montana Masonic Foundation Awards Grants To Irle Elementary And Nashua Public Schools
For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024
Apil 11 was a bright and sunny day- the perfect day for doing what Montana Freemasons love to do- supporting our local kiddos by supporting their schools! District officer and member of Kyle Lodge #96 in Hinsdale Wade Riden along with Kyle #96 members Kevin Taylor, Max Knodel, and Jim McColly went on an adventure to Glasgow's Irle Elementary and Nashua Public Schools to drop off checks from the Montana Masonic Foundation- and boy, did they have a good time doing it. The Montana Masonic Foundatio...
Senior Citizens Center Bingo
Apr 24, 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers To Begin Fort Peck Flow Test
For the Courier|Apr 24, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a flow test at Fort Peck starting no sooner than Friday, April 26, with a scheduled completion date of no later than Sept. 1, 2024. This test is in accordance with the 2018 Biological Opinion, required under the Endangered Species Act for operation of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. As established in the Nov. 12, 2021, Record of Decision, and analyzed in the Sept. 24, 2021, Fort Peck Dam Test Release Final Environmental Impact Statement, this test is subject to very strict guidelines...

Glasgow School Board Continues Search For Superintendent
Apr 24, 2024
The Glasgow School Board will review applications for the open Superintendent position next week, Tuesday, April 30, and also conduct interviews next week, Wednesday, May 1. The Tuesday meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3762333305?pwd=cVlYQ2xaMnJyWDl4bjcwbjRQYm5JZz09, while the Wednesday meeting will be held in the District Board Room, 229 7th St. N., Glasgow. The School Board has received five applications for the open position including three from out of state...
Glasgow School Board Selects Flaten To Interview For Open Superintendent Position
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 24, 2024
The Glasgow School Board met in special session on April 30 to discuss the five Superintendent applications that were received to fill the vacancy that will be left by Wade Sundby at the end of June. After serving the Glasgow Schools for four years, Sundby has accepted a position in Cut Bank. The five candidates included two in-state applicants, one of which is a current district employee, and three out-of-state applicants. The five candidates, their location and current position are as follows: Brenner Flaten Glasgow, Mont., Vice-principal-...
Irle First-Graders Experience Their First Solar Eclipse
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 17, 2024
In an event the captivated people from all around the country, Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. Qualls and Mrs. Billingsley's first grade classes at Irle Elementary got to experience their first ever solar eclipse during the April 8 event. Though the students couldn't get to see the partial eclipse hands-on due to cloud cover, they were able to experience the event a different way, using technology by watching it on the NASA streaming website. In northeast Montana, there was partial eclipse of the sun with the...

Town Of Nashua Council Election Canceled
Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 17, 2024
Nashua candidates who filed to fill two open positions on the Town of Nashua’s Council during the 2024 election received a letter at the end of March stating there will no longer be an election for Nashua Town Council seats this election year. Per the letter that was sent by Valley County Election Administrator Marie Pippin, municipal elections are held in odd-numbered years, opposite the primary and general elections which are held in even-numbered years. As a result, the two alderman/woman terms and the mayor’s term will expire at the end...