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According to a press release sent out by the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, there was an explosion and fire at the Elk Salt Water Disposal on Feb. 10 at 10:26 p.m. The disposal is located north of Alexander near the intersection of Hwy 85 and 35th St. NW. Elk Disposal is a place where truckers hauling production water, an ongoing byproduct of oil field activity, can dump their load in an ecologically safe manner. A driver for a local water hauling company was at the disposal, unloading their truck when the explosion occurred. It was reported...
The Watford City Area Concert Association is proud to bring for your evening's entertainment an action-packed show filled with comedy, tricks, song and dance. Parallel Exit will take the Watford City High School stage on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Parallel Exit is a New York City-based nouveau comedy company of three, mixing song and dance with slapstick physical comedy to produce a delightful show for any audience. Performing since 1997, Parallel Exit knows how to entertain! They perform a...
Samantha Berry, the former administrator of Savage Sunrise Manor, made her initial appearance in court on Jan 30 in Sidney. Berry is being charged with embezzling over $30K in August-November of 2022. According to a Jan. 12 court document, Berry began working at the manor in August of 2022. The previous person handling the finances for the business retired in mid-September and then Berry took over. By Nov. 3, 2022, the account for Sunrise Manor at Stockman Bank had been flagged for suspicious activity and everything was frozen. A member of the...
The Richland County Food Bank had a record-breaking day on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. It may soon be needed even more. On Jan. 26 the food bank had the most uses per day with 15 different clients, nine of which were first-time families. Over 1,000 lbs. of food and toiletries were distributed on that day, but January, in general, was a rough month. The food bank is always looking for canned goods but currently, instant milk, nuclear milk, dish soap, and feminine products are needed the most for...
Miles City, MT - Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center (EMCMHC) is pleased to announce that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) recently awarded EMCMHC a $4 million, 4-year planning and implementation grant that will allow the agency to implement the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model for care delivery in Eastern Montana. The CCBHC model of care focuses on comprehensive and coordinated care, including: Crisis Services; Treatment Planning, Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis & Risk...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will provide a look into the significance of the bridge to the residents of this area and beyond. Photos are also encouraged. Did you, or someone you know, ride the famous Galloping Goose? Are you one of many who walked the tracks while the trains were still operating? Do you know of someone who worked...
Time is running out to apply for conservation cost share funding through the Richland County Conservation District. Examples of eligible practices include, irrigation projects, stock wells, pipelines, grass seeding, fencing or any project that enhances or protects the natural resource. Landowners in Richland County seeking to implement conservation practices on their property may be eligible for 50% cost share or limited to $4,500 on the practices. Practices must benefit the natural resources in Richland County, Design standards and...
In just a few short weeks, prom will be coming for high schools around the region. Nice dresses can be hard to find but tuxedos can be near impossible in the MonDak. The solution in Sidney and the surrounding area is Party Central and Main Street Popcorn Factory. Dana Moos has been providing Sidney with tuxedos since 2001 when she was in the basement of the Yellowstone Merc building. In 2006, Dana and her late husband, Eldon Moos, bought Party Central and moved it to its current location on...
HB 351 would limit nearly all advertising for marijuana businesses. Proponents consider it a return to the intent of the 2020 voter initiative, but dispensary owners and cannabis advocates think it could cripple the industry. A hearing this week on a bill to prohibit marijuana advertising revealed a wide gulf between understandings of the state’s current ad policy for the industry. On Wednesday morning, the House Business and Labor Committee met to consider House Bill 351, which would effectively ban most marijuana advertising in Montana. In i...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the MonDak is proud to announce Asher Molden and Kylee Blekestad as the January Members of the Month! Asher Molden is our Clubhouse Member of the Month and he is in Mrs. Topp's first grade class. He is the son of Chad and Laurel Molden and has one sibling. Asher enjoys ice skating while at the Club and P.E. while at school. When Asher grows up, he would like to become a professional football player. Kylee Blekestad is our Member of the Month from the Base and she is in Mr....
District Judge Katherine Bidegaray ruled last week that Frank Piocos wasn’t an eligible candidate in the Roosevelt County attorney election held in November. The ruling came after Northern Plains Independent and Community News publisher Darla Downs filed a complaint against Piocos in Roosevelt County District Court. Downs filed the complaint Friday, Jan. 20, which claimed that Piocos is not qualified to assume the office of county attorney because he falsely registered as an elector of Roosevelt...
Lambert School supports two honor roll awards. Students maintaining a 4.0-3.5 will earn an “A” honor roll status. Students with a 4.0 are indicated with an “*”. “B” honor roll status is for students earning a 3.0- 3.49 “A” Honor Roll 3.5-4.0 High School: Logan Adams, Piper Carter, Nicholas Engesser, & Courtney Hofman*, Kamolakhon Aliboeva*, Iris Bulatovic*, Sofia DeCandido, Gracie Gonsioroski*, Brie Mullin, Halley Mullin, Lauren Prevost*, Sage Spinner*, ShaeLyn Williams, Robert Knotts*, Keira Rains, Addison Foss, Brynne Hill*, Beau Mullin, Jo...
“A” Honor Roll 5th Grade; Kaito Smith, Morgan Murrell,3 Grady Klempel 6th Grade: Natalie Jinnah 7th Grade: Izak Veverka, Cameron Keller 9th Grade: Jacqueline Barnhart, Lina Smith 10th Grade: Erin Kelly, Kally Strohm, Mason Hagwood, James Head 11th Grade: Ryan Eggert, Taylor Goosen, Kiera Strohm 12th Grade: Matthew Ellerton, Joshua Sponheim, Mataya Veverka; Robin James, George Madejski, Nathan Senner “B” Honor Roll 5th Grade: Chase Rehbein, Liam Keller 6th Grade: Jamin Smith, Jacob Head, Sylvia Smith 7th Grade: Olivia Winhofer 9th Grade:...
Jim Greenwood 69, Silver City, NM, joined his much-loved family in heaven when he walked into the arms of his savior on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 after a very short battle with bladder cancer. Jim was born to Dale and Marilyn Greenwood on Sept. 17, 1953 in Chadron, NE. The family moved to Cartwright ND in 1957 and he attended Horse Creek Country School through 8th grade. He graduated from Sidney High in 1971. He worked as a clerk at Yellowstone Mercantile until his graduation. He used his wages to...
Celebration of Life services are being held on March 20, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Susanne was born to Sam and Dorothy Pyle on March 20, 1936 in Highland Park, MI. She spent her childhood in Highland Park where she loved spending time with her Grandma Grace. Special memories were trips to the lake house on Cavanaugh Lake. She graduated from Cass Tech School in 1953 in Detroit, MI. She met Dave...
Visitation for Douglas "Doug" Bergerson, 67, Sidney, MT, was on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. No other services are planned, Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Douglas "Doug" was born on July 15, 1955, in Copperstown, ND, to George and Mary Ellen (Frieberg) Bergerson. He started grade school in Glasgow,...
Boy Scout Anniversary Week is celebrated in February every year in the U.S. Boy Scouts Anniversary Week dedicated this time towards raising awareness of the importance of boy scouts, raise awareness of the impact that boy scouts have, and commemorate the founding of Boy Scouts of America. According to legend, W. D. Boyce was lost on a foggy street in London when an unknown Scout helped him by guiding him back to his hotel. When the boy refused a tip, explaining that he was only doing his duty...
Funeral services for Dr. Joseph "Joe" McKinley, 89, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. The family suggests giving to the charity of your choice. Dr. Joseph Golden McKinley, Jr., died on...
Made with Prayer & Care and Played with Prayer and Care is our newest business to join the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. Founded by Robyn Heck, it specializes in music and art lessons and custom crafts. “It also includes our Richland County “Grace Fund” that was started last October during the Depression Recovery Walk. Anyone in need can contact me through Facebook or email to ask for some support, [email protected]. This will be in the form of a gift card to the grocery store, or to a gas station for fuel. We are currently fundraising and a...
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and National Parks Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams to discuss a variety of North Dakota-related issues including the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Painted Canyon, water supply project funding, oil and gas development on federal lands and the state’s recent offer to help the NPS manage the herd of wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. “We appreciate Deputy Secretary Beaudreau and Director Sams taking the time to discuss opp...
Tina Turner has owned Planet Hair, Sidney, MT, for over 18 years. She now offers clients a new technology in hair dye. The LGCHI color master was purchased from a hair show in Las Vegas last year. Tina states, "When I was at the convention, I saw such bright, vibrant, and shiny colors and I found out it was from this new piece of technology. I encourage everyone to stop in and ask me about it. It's a very advanced system." There's only a limited amount available in the United States right now...
Greetings from Helena! We finished our 6th week, so we are one-third of the way into the 68th Legislative Session. We heard a variety of things in Judiciary this week. We heard some bills about dealing with injunctions. There are some cases where environmental groups have sued to stop mining or building projects and with no reason or a hearing judges will issue injunctions. Some of these injunctions have been around for years. We want to put a stop to this practice. We heard some bills on parent’s rights concerning Child Family Services (...
The Sidney/Fairview wrestling team had two first place finishers last weekend at the MHSA All Class State Wrestling Tournament in Billings. The Eagles also took home two 2nd places, one 3rd place and two 4th places. The team placed 4th with a score of 144.5. Placing 1st was Columbia Falls with 201, 2nd was Custer Co. (Miles City) with 152 and 3rd was Laurel with 146. Placing first was Reece Graves at 132 lbs and Zander Dean at 145 lbs. This is Graves' second consecutive state title and is in...
