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One night, MacKenzie Olson, a senior at Watford City High School, got the email of her life. She had been nominated for a chance to sing in the Honor Choir at Carnegie Hall, New York City. She told her mom, Kristine, and they were excited, but nothing was set in stone. She still had to submit an audition recording, performing biography, and a few other things to be considered for the choir. Then they had to wait. Three months later and the results came back. MacKenzie was selected to sing with...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Outlaws’ ballroom. All members are invited to attend free of charge. A networking social with drinks and hors d’oeuvres starts from 5-6:30 p.m, followed by a program at 6:30 p.m....
The 70th Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show is scheduled in Williston at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center, 3601 2nd Ave. W. on Feb. 1. The schedule begins with an Ag Appreciation Breakfast at 7 a.m. sponsored by American State Bank & Trust Beau Anderson, Williams County Commissioner; Dusty Berwick, Williams Co. Commodity Elections president and Kelly Leo, Williams Co. ag & national resources agent will welcome attendees at 8 a.m. Daryl Ritchison will present the Weather Outlook...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Annual Banquet and first ever “New Business Showcase” will be taking place Monday, Jan. 16 at Richland County Event Center. There will be appetizers and a bar available. The “New Business Showcase” will run from 5-6 p.m. The showcase will feature 406 Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Double Dogs, Nationhaul Transport, Healthy is Wellness, Liv Tinted, Wellth Management, The Parlour, Bright Skin & Beauty Bar, B Home Design, Wick Kid Repair, Sidney Strength, PCS Insulation, Lucky Design & E...
A lot of high school students have their eyes set on graduation day. Emerson Giese, a senior at Fort Benton High School, sets her vision on making the world a better place for all young adults. Giese, the granddaughter of Bainville native Billie Giese, has recently released a book, "The Miserable Lives Of The Perfect Ones," at the age of 18. Emerson explained that her parents, Richland County natives Monte and Jeanna Giese, have always encouraged their children to find a passion and produce...
The MSU Richland County Extension office will be hosting the January Winter Series on Thursday, Jan. 26 beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Richland County Extension office meeting room at 1499 N Central Ave., Sidney. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension cropland weed specialist will be discussing Palmer Amaranth & Waterhemp: Herbicide Resistance Awareness & Prevention. Palmer Amaranth is moving west through North Dakota towards eastern Montana. This presentation will review pigweeds, their biology, and how to identify Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp....
Please join us for the Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars annual meeting 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Sidney Middle School staff lounge. The Sidney High School National Honor Society students will be conducting their annual phonathon for Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars. All proceeds from the phonathon will be given to the Sidney High School Class of 2023. The phonathon will be on Jan. 16-17 from 5-8 p.m....
(Glasgow, MT) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester will hold three in-person, public farm bill listening sessions in Eastern Montana this Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Eastern Montana to hear directly from ag producers, community leaders, and local officials in preparation for negotiating the 2023 Farm Bill. This first round of Tester’s farm bill listening sessions will take place in Glasgow, Plentywood, and Sidney. Scheduling details can be found below: Glasgow Farm Bill Listening Session: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1-2:15 p.m., Cottonwood Inn & Sui...
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are strongly recommended as there is limited availability for walk-ins. Please call 406-868-0911 or 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment....
Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Jan. 15: Historical Game Day at Fort Buford Barracks, 2-4 p.m. Participate in games that may have been played at the fort long ago such as cribbage, cards, and checkers. Fort Buford State Historic Site Jan. 19: History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join other history buffs to vote on book choices for February-June. M...
In the story entitled “Richland County Officials Sworn Into Office Dec. 30” that appeared on page 1A in the Jan. 4 issue, it says Tim Tharp is Deputy Superintendent and Amy Metz is Deputy County Treasurer, Tim Tharp should just be Superintendent and Amy Metz should just be County Treasurer....
Sidney, MT (Jan. 6) – Luke Eugene Eggers was the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2023. Laci Morton and Taylor Eggers, Watford City, ND, welcomed their baby boy on Jan. 1 at 5:39 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. As the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2023, Luke and his parents received a gift basket full of baby items valued at more than $200 from the Sidney Health Center Caring Corner Gift Shop and Good Cents Store Volunteers. Although Luke w...
Colonel Brandon Solberg announces the promotion of Trooper Preston Langer to Sergeant. Langer became a member of the North Dakota Highway Patrol in September 2014. He attended the Highway Patrol Academy and graduated in February 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Trooper Langer was initially stationed in Watford City as a motor carrier enforcement trooper beginning February 2015...
Results For Sidney 2023 Bismarck Rotary, Jan. 6-7 106: Gordan Knapp (24-3) placed 5th 132: Reece Graves (19-4) placed 2nd 138: Owen Lonski (22-5) placed 4th 145: Zander Dean (23-1) placed 1st 152: Ty Schepens (19-9) placed 7th 160: Kaden Wise (16-10) placed 8th Girls Results for Sidney 130: Amaiya Kirn (9-0) placed 1st JV Results For Sidney 2023 Bismarck Rotary, Jan. 7 JV 95C: Tyson Syths placed 2nd JV 113A: Carson Propp placed 3rd JV 113C: Maliek Potter placed 2nd JV 126A: Burton Pollari...
Celebration of Life services for Tara M Paul, 48, Watford City, ND were held on Saturday Jan. 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND, with Pastors John Brady and Pastor Mark Honstein officiating. A luncheon followed immediately after the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation was held at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND on Friday Jan. 6, 2023 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may...
Funeral services for E. Dennis Joslin, 51, Sidney, MT, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at the Assembly of God Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Jay Cummins officiating. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney. Visitation was on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Services are pending for the spring of 2023. 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. Sandra (Sandy) Viola Papka, 68 of Sidney, MT, died Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND with her two loving children by her side. Born in Plentywood, MT, she was the daughter of Bob and Eva Brown. She attended schools in Plentywood, MT. She started her...
Services are pending for the spring of 2023. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com. Roy Williams III passed away on Saturday Jan. 7, 2023 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT with family by his side....
Celebration of Life for Leah M. Lange, 54, Sidney/Lambert, MT, was held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Lambert, MT with Pastor Dennis Gugger officiating. Following the services family and friends gathered at the Sidney Elks Lodge for more sharing of memories and fellowship. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT are caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Leah...
Funeral services will be Saturday Jan. 14, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Paul Turek presiding. Visitation will be Friday Jan. 13, 2023 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gail Hambro, 71, Sidney, MT passed away on Friday Jan. 6, 2023 at the Avantara Rehabilitation Center, Billings, MT....
Memorial Mass for Betty J. Lee, 61, Sidney/Fairview, MT were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Fairview, MT, with Fr. Jim O'Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Fairview, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Betty Jean Lee was born Feb. 10, 1961, to Mary...
Greetings from Helena! We are back in Helena for the 68th Legislative session and Freedom is still the foundation I stand on as we talk legislation, write legislation, and vote on legislation. I am reminded of the quote by Benjamin Franklin “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” I have found over the years in Helena that not everyone pays attention to this quote. Going along with this idea, there is a Freedom Caucus in the United States Congress that is branching out to...
The EECO will serve as a unified avenue for industry experts to effectively coordinate with North Dakota energy entities to advance the state's energy strategy by supporting North Dakota's full energy portfolio. "This is an exciting addition to Commerce," Commerce Economic Development and Finance Director Rich Garman said. "We are incredibly blessed in North Dakota with our natural geology and energy abundance. The Energy and Economic Coordination Office will focus on working with all the...
