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The 71st annual Hard Spring Wheat Show takes place Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center. The show is always packed with excellent speakers, good food, and the most up-to-date information for area farmers and ranchers and this year is no exception. Start the day off at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast sponsored by American State Bank & Trust followed by a welcome from Sam Funk, Williston Research Extension Center director, and Brian Kase, Wheat Show treasurer. Williams...
The building that was formerly Rod Iron Bar & Grill is now the home of Saloon 27 Casino, Steak, and Seafood, Sidney. Shadd and Amanda Cullinan, long time owners of the Ranger Lounge and Casino in Sidney had just recently started another Ranger Bar and Casino in Glendive. They had had their eyes on the Rod Iron for a while. After some careful consideration, the couple approached the owners of the Rod Iron. "It is a beautiful building and an asset to Sidney." Shadd said. They kept the rustic...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture in collaboration with Richland Economic Development Corp. invites the public to a joint annual meeting of both organizations on Jan. 18 at the Yellowstone Mercantile Co. building. The joint annual meeting will begin with a pre-social featuring the second annual New Business Showcase. The New Business Showcase boasts over 10 new businesses from the past year and features the entrepreneurs behind the business along with demonstrations, samples, and product displays. The New Business Showcase...
The premiere event of the winter, the Cattlemen’s Ball, will be held on Feb. 10 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Dust off your boots and join us for this fun event, open to the whole community. The evening will feature a steak dinner, a wide array of live auction items and music by the band “Fast Forward” which plays all kinds of music. The goal of the event has always been to showcase the beef industry and the role it and all of agriculture plays in Richland County. Proceeds this year will go to Getting Local Beef in the Sidne...
The Williams County Sheriff's Office is searching for Roger Shelton, a missing 61-year-old man. He was last seen on Friday evening, Jan. 5 in a residential area west of Williston near the intersection of Hwy 2 and 146th Ave. NW. Roger is 5′2″ and has brown eyes and brown hair. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Shelton, you are asked to contact the Williams County Sheriff's Office at 701-577-7700....
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call 406-868-0911 or 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Give something that means something - give blood....
Funeral services for Russel H. Johnson, 73, Sidney, MT, were held Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Visitation was Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 from 10 a.m-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Russel was born Dec. 21, 1950, to...
Roseina Janice Kirby was born on Feb. 6, 1961 in Sidney, MT, to Shannon Clay and Juanita (Cooper) Olson. In the words of her son, "Don't know what to say. My momma, my wonderful momma. Oh how I will miss you." Roseina always lit up any room she entered with her cheerfulness and happiness, even when she felt bad. She was always ready to help people who were in need. She took care of her grandma, Louise Cooper, for many years and was always helping her mom with meals and housekeeping. Roseina love...
Many experienced the widespread issues with breed back this fall. Hannah Speer, Northern Ag Research Center Animal Science assistant professor, Havre, MT, will be in Sidney on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. upstairs at the Meadowlark Public House to discuss Feeding Fertility: Understanding the Relationship Between Nutrition and Reproduction. Speer will be discussing body conditioning scoring (BCS) and how it relates to postpartum interval, pregnancy rates, and important times to think about evaluating BCS throughout the year and when/how to add...
8 Bismarck Rotary - JV Results for Sidney, Jan. 6 JV 95C: Eli Lonski's place is 3rd and has scored 12.5 team points. Quarterfinal - Jameson Dombeck (Moorhead) won by decision over Eli Lonski (Sidney) (Dec 7-2) Cons. Round 1 - Eli Lonski (Sidney) received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Semi - Eli Lonski (Sidney) won by tech fall over Beckem Dick (Fargo South) (TF 19-4) 3rd Place Match - Eli Lonski (Sidney) won by fall over Ty Volk (Devils Lake) (Fall 1:06) JV 107D: Tyson Syth's place is 1st and has...
The Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars program has been assisting graduates of Sidney High School with scholarships since its inception in 1991. The key organizer of this chapter was Paul Johnson. Our chapter has awarded scholarships to 1,001 students totaling $607,150. In 1992, student scholarship amounts were $300. Through the generous support of community members leaving endowment gifts, as well as yearly phonathon donations, the scholarship amounts have grown to average over $1,300. The annual meeting of the Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars...
In the fabric of Montana's history, woven through the life stories of our people, is a simple yet profound wisdom: "Don't be a sheep". This is the legacy of my Basque heritage, a creed passed down from my father, who turned the rugged terrains of eastern Montana into a home for our family. It's this same spirit that now compels me to seek a seat on the Montana Supreme Court. I want to ensure that our judiciary reflects the strength, independence, and integrity of the state we all love. My story...
Bozeman — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Stockgrowers Association awarded 2023 Steer of Merit certifications at the association’s Dec. 7 convention in Billings. MSU Extension beef cattle specialist Megan Van Emon presented the top five winners of the carcass and ultrasound Steer of Merit contests at a Best of Beef Luncheon. MSU Extension and Montana Stockgrowers Association distinguished 136 “Steers of Merit” out of 1,290 entries in 2023. Out of 555 steers entered in the carcass division, 83 were deemed Steers of Merit....
There's always something special about the early days of a new year. Optimism. Opportunity for change and making things better. It's how I felt growing up in Montana at the beginning of a new sports season. Whatever disappointments or mistakes might have happened the previous season, a new season was like starting a new chapter, where hard work, dedication, and teamwork can make anything possible. 2023 is like the previous season and much needs to be done to make things better. In 2023, our...
The SHS Drama Team placed 2nd. Pantomime: 1st Whisper Enriquez; Humorous Solo: 1st Cedar Hovde; Dramatic Theatre: 2nd Sam Pacarro & Raine Bones; Classic Theatre: 2nd Brooke Watson & Sophie Pust. The Speech Team placed 3rd; Extemporaneous Speaking: 1st Keaton Burke; Original Oratory: 4th Tytus Carter, 6th Nicholas Jordstad; Informative Speaking: 4th Kyle Pust, 6th Mason Quick. The teams will travel to Fergus County next week....
Memorial Mass for Joseph "Joe" Fink, 87 of Fairview, MT, will be Friday, January 12, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Fairview, MT with Father Jim O'Neil presiding. Wake services are at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Fairview, MT. Joe will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, ND. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting...
Celebration of Life Services will be Monday January 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. There will be a gathering at the funeral home after the service for desserts and coffee. Webster and Charlotte will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Havre, MT at a later date. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Webster K Thackeray, 97 passed away...
BOARD MEETING: Monday – January 15, 2024 – 5:00 PM – Rau School Library I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement IV. Guest (s) a. Cless & Ryan Karren, KT Buses Inc V. Personnel a. New Hire - Kitchen Staff b. Terminations – Mercedes Rasmussen VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Integrated Strategic Action Pl...
