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Richland County is now in possession of a Mobile Command Unit, EM-3, that could be worth its weight in gold if a high priority or time extended emergency occurs in the area. "It's something that we have talked about for a long time," Brandon Roth, Richland County's emergency management director, said. "Having this in our own toolbox will benefit the residents of Richland County. It's awesome." A grant from the Department of Homeland Security is paying about 90 % of the purchase. DES...
Area law enforcement along with athletes from Richland Opportunities Inc., were enthused to participate in the Richland County leg of the Special Olympics' Torch Run on Wednesday, May 8. Sidney police officer Brett Norby reports that representatives from the Fairview Police Department, Richland County Sheriff's Office and Sidney Police Department all took part in the annual event. Norby has served as the leg leader since 2020. He explained that the program helps fund a Special Olympics' team in...
The search for former Richland County resident Breeanna Ward apparently came to a sad and tragic end on Sunday. The Williston Police Department reports that approximately at 1:44 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of 11th Ave W. for a report of an unresponsive person who was believed to be deceased. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the presence of a deceased individual matching the description of Ward, who was reported missing on Feb. 28, 2024. Positive identification has yet to be made. The investigation into the...
Kent Pelton Park in Watford City is the place to be Thursday evenings from 5 to 8:30 p.m. CDT May 23, through June 27, as Long X Posse hosts Dogs on the Deck. Multiple local non-profits benefit from this annual fundraiser while attendees enjoy a night of family fun showcasing local bands and artists. Start off with a foot-long beef hot dog with all the trimmings, chips, a cookie and a bottle of water for only $5. Kids of all ages will find plenty of activities, games and crafts at the TR Energy Center. Stop by the beer garden, featuring new...
Rick and LuAnn Sharbono were honored at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 5, for their 35 years volunteering for the Fairview Food Bank. Rick started volunteering in 1989 as a Zion council member, and brought LuAnn and their two children Danny and Marci along for the ride. They have cheerfully served thousands of needy people over the years but the time has come for their retirement from the job. The Fairview Food Bank is now in the capable hands of Jodi McPherson, Zion Lutheran Church...
Candidate Erin Farris-Olsen wants to take politics out of the Clerk of Montana Supreme Court office. Farris-Olsen, one of two Democrats running for the position currently held by Republican Bowen Greenwood, spent time in Sidney last week to attend the state clerk of district courts convention. She said she is proud of the Democrat party's values of fairness and equality, but she feels the office should leave their politics at the door. "The clerk should serve all people and not be...
Sidney High School band students excelled during the State Music Festival held in Billings on May 3-4. Among Sidney’s standouts was junior Mercedes Lamb who earned superior ratings for her piano solo, her xylo solo and marimba solo. Also earning superior awards for solos were Daxton Brower, Alyssa Batchelor, Jhonatan Delgado, Xander Schlothauer, Joshua Pollari, Logan Lowrey, Morgan Kindopp, Lucy Sommerfeld, Daniel Stevens, Theresa Wick, Hayden Wiidanen and Nicholas Jorstad. Scoring excellent scores were Delgado on piano, Corben Holler, M...
Sidney native Mike Albin was recently inducted into the Rapid City, SD, Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in distance running which includes competing in the world's six major marathons. "I'm very excited and very humbled that I was chosen from the entire Rapid City athletic community," said Albin, who was in Sidney for the Women's Wellness Collective event last week. Albin, a 1996 Sidney High School graduate, has competed in a total of 70 marathons including the six major world events...
Sara McMillen is a new Sidney School Board member after Tuesday’s election. Voters decided on two individuals to serve three-year seats during the election. McMillen received 484 votes as the top vote-getter. Josh McGahan was re-elected with 341 votes. Incumbent Kelly Dey received 330 votes. Trustee Randy Iversen ran unopposed for a two-year position and received 604 votes. Lisa Gorder will be re-appointed by acclamation to the outlying trustee position. Elected in Fairview were Marion K...
Enjoying the first meeting in their brand new City Hall chambers, the Sidney City Council conducted business on Monday, May 6. “It’s kind of a special night for us,” Sidney Mayor Rick Norby said early in the meeting. Clerk/treasurer Jessica Chamberlin said the new chambers feature the technology needed for council and committee meetings to be professionally recorded and then put on the city’s website, cityofsidneymt.com, under the agendas and minutes tab. Montana legislators passed House B...
Sawyer Hermanson is already a bookworm, reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! She is a regular at Storytime and loves picking out books with her sister Avery, mom, and grandma each week. Sawyer's favorite books include "Bruce the Bear," "Pete the Cat," and "Disney Princesses." She enjoys playing with her baby dolls and magna tiles before listening to 4-6 books at bedtime. When she grows up, Sawyer wants to be a graduation girl and Elsa. Sawyer, age 2.5, is the daughter of Wyatt and Caycee...
Celebration of Life services for William “Bill” Brunner, 87, will be Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, Sidney, with Pastor Richard Evan Officiating. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. William “Bill” Brunner, 87, peacefully passed away on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center with family by his side....
Test flows from Fort Peck Dam will be at 10,000 cubic feet per second through mid-June, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Test flows reached 18,000 cfs in Wolf Point on Wednesday, May 1, and held for three days. During weekly virtual meeting on May 8, Michael Swenson, Corps of Engineers, said the daily average flow was reduced to 12,000 on May 7, 11,000 on May 8 and 10,000 on May 9. “The plan is to hold the flow to 10,000 daily average through mid-June when we schedule the next h...
The MSU Richland County Extension Office will be hosting a container gardening workshop on Thursday, May 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office meeting room located at 1499 N Central Ave, Sidney. This workshop will be led by MSU Roosevelt County Extension agent Wendy Becker. Come and learn how to make a container garden and take one home! Please call the MSU Richland County Extension Office to sign up by May 15, 406-433-1206....
Savage's girls golf team qualified for the Class C state meet as a team by placing fourth at the Eastern C divisional meet in Sidney on May 6. The Warriors finished with a team score of 331. The top three teams in the girls' division were Broadus at 273, Plentywood at 306 and Absarokee at 318. Golfing for Savage's girls were Taylor Conradsen, Aspen Peterson and Emma McPherson. Conradsen placed eighth by shooting an 101. Peterson tied for 10th place with an 106. McPherson shot an 124 for 24th pla...
The ROI Foundation has awarded two scholarships to Avery Iversen and 2024 Fairview High School graduate Emily Johnson. Iversen is currently attending Minot State University and participate in the ASTEP program. Johnson will atten Williston State College in the fall and participate in the nursing program. In 1992, the seeds for a foundation were planted, and in 1993 the ROI Foundation, Inc. grew into a reality, with a separate board of directors, which is currently headed by Colby Braun. The...
As we age, being prepared for all the things that can happen becomes more important than ever. For some, getting all of your affairs in order can be a daunting task. You know it should be done but often don’t know where to start or are concerned about the costs associated with it. Luckily, the Montana Legal Services Developer Program can help make it easier. The program provides elder law training and resources for older Montanans, their family members and social outreach workers. It also develops pro bono and local legal services referrals, t...
Savage's girls' track team dominated action with 160 points to win the District 2C track championship during the meet in Lambert on May 7. Plentywood placed second with 91 points and MonDak was third with 74 points in the meet that was held with steady and sometimes heavy rain conditions. Plentywood won the boys' title with 150 points followed by Froid/Lake with 87 and Savage with 84 points. The Reuter sisters, Brooke and Mylee, were each triple winners to lead Savage's girls. Brooke, a senior,...
The Fairview Warriors scored 116 points in each division to place second at the District 2B track meet in Wolf Point on Saturday. Glasgow took first in both the boys' and girls' divisions. Earning first for Fairview's boys were Jaxon Vitt with a time of 11.72 seconds in the 100, Jeff Tjelde with a time of 53.05 seconds in the 400 and Landen Thompson with a best of 44-2 in the shot put. The 400-meter relay team of Curt Rice, Ryan Lustig, Troy Karst and Tyler Loan finished first with a time of 45....
The Richey/Lambert Fusion scored 66 points in the girls' division for fifth place at the District 2-C track meet held in Lambert on May 7. The Fusion scored two points in the boys' division. Jolee Klempel enjoyed an outstanding meet despite the cold and rainy weather conditions. Klempel finished first in both the 100-meter hurdles at 16.34 seconds and 300-meter hurdles at 49.36 seconds. The freshman placed second in the shot put at 31-7 and cleared 4-10 for third in the high jump....
