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Savage School Superintendent Martha Potter and Savage School Board Chair Shawn Conradsen had an opportunity to meet with the Richland County commissioners Shane Gorder, Duane Mitchell and Loren Young last week to begin discussions on updating the Savage School water system. Potter stated, "We had only one contractor who turned in any communication. The electronic communication was a quote. The contractor let us know that it was not a bid yet, because they are waiting on the bond." When the super...
This year, during Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church's Vacation Bible School, the church is proud to present Kimheang Vance. Kimheang is a former Operation Christmas Child shoebox recipient who is coming to share her story. Every year, Shepherd of the Valley holds a Vacation Bible School during the first few weeks in June. This year it will be June 6-10. They try to do a mission project every year during VBS. Last year, they raised about $4,000 for Jesus Film Harvest Partners. This year...
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 14, 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. Only 3% of eligible Americans donate blood. Yet, every two seconds, someone needs it. Schedule your blood donation appointment today!...
As a fundraiser to maintain the hall, the Girard Hall Association will be serving pie and coffee on primary election day, Tuesday, June 7 from noon to 8 p.m. Voters are encouraged to bring their families and visit with neighbors away from the election activities. Cost will be a free-will offering....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
Saturday, May 14, peace officers came from across Montana, North Dakota, and Canada to participate in the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor those who gave their life in the line of duty. (Photo by Jaymi Mozeak)...
During the blizzard April 13, 11 year old Brycen Fox was watching out of his window across the street from Sharbono Park in Fairview as the U.S. flag was ripped off its pole by the wind. Having been taught by his dad Tucker to respect the flag, he immediately headed out, struggling through waist high snowdrifts, to rescue it. His mom Kayla said Brycen returned with the flag held over his head, then he and his sister Skyler unfurled it, never letting it hit the floor. Brycen said it just seemed...
Tuesday, May 24, and Wednesday, May 25, will be the first time the Richland County Planning Board has met since January,2020. Both meetings will be held in the Nutter Building conference room, 123 West Main St., Sidney. The meeting is long overdue. The planning board is mandated to meet four times a year but, like so many other things, their usual plans were disrupted by COVID-19. January, April, July, and October are the months they usually meet but the Governor’s directive made it so that local governments did not need to follow certain d...
A Memorial service for Bonnie Kaye Panasuk, 65, Culbertson, MT is at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at The Church of Grace and Peace, Culbertson, MT with Pastor Ross Reinhiller officiating. Services are under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bonnie passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, ND....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Bing C. Poff, 85, Sidney, MT, are at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT, with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Interment will be in Lone Butte Cemetery, Girard Community, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sidney Fire Foundation, Foundation for Community Care, the Cancer Cen...
Visitation and services for Robert Hinton, 55, Watford City, ND, were held at 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the ER of McKenzie County Healthcare, Watford City, ND....
Memorial services for Rev. Mark Nicolaus, 78, was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at St. John's Evangelical Church, Edgar, WI. You can view the service on the church's website at www.stjbeth.org. Mark Joel Nicolaus was born in Sheboygan, WI on March 7, 1944, the son of Gordon and Ruth Nicolaus. He was baptized, attended parochial school, and confirmed his faith at St. John Lutheran Church and school in Plymouth, WI. Mark attended high school and junior college at Concordia Milwaukee. He...
Submitted by Stephanie Ler, RS, MPH Environmental Health Director Richland County Health Department The Richland County Health Department is suspending local COVID-19 case reporting due to the low level of local transmission. The Department may provide case reports should a spike or increase in case numbers occur. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services will continue to provide weekly case numbers, including hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccine doses administered, on their dashboard at https://montana.map...
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting an organization meeting for this year’s Richland County Farmer’s Market at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 19 at the MSU Richland County Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave. If you are a past vendor or are interested in becoming a vendor, you are encouraged to attend this open meeting. Market vendors can sell a variety of products; ranging from handmade items to produce, baked goods, and more. The organization details and safety regulations of food sales at the Richland County Farmer’s Market will be discu...
Bismarck, ND – The State Historical Society of North Dakota and Divide County will join in celebrating the grand opening of Writing Rock State Historic Site playground on Saturday, June 11, at 12 p.m. The event will be outdoors and is free of charge. The event includes opening statements by Director Bill Peterson and Historic Sites Manager Chris Dorfschmidt from the State Historical Society, and comments by Doug Graupe, former Divide County Commissioner and champion of the playground project. Activities include games that have been played t...
The Eastern Montana Out of the Darkness Walk Committee is bringing a fun and challenging event to start the summer. June 4, they are bringing "Murder of the High Wizard", An Evening of Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre to Sidney. The dinner is a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Eastern Montana Out of the Darkness Walk Committee. On Saturday, June 4, from 6 p.m. - 8 or 9 p.m. the event will be held at Sidney's Moose Lodge, 101 3rd St. SE. It is open to the...
Calling her "unprecedented in her activities for the Fairview Schools and highly motivated to help the community in any way possible," the members of Fairview's FFA nominated Vanessa Pooch for the Above and Beyond For Fairview award which was presented to her by Chamber member Kerry Finsaas at the recent FFA banquet. The nomination letter stated that "there is one person who has done extensive work for the Fairview community, motivating the younger generation, promoting mental health and...
Sterling Thiel, Savage, rode his horse to school last Thursday. In Montana there is a law that states if any student rides their horse to school, the principal has to take care of it for the day. Pictured is (L) Angie Nelson, principal and Sterling Thiel....
Fans and alumni of the University of Montana are invited to the Grizzly Scholarship Banquet and Golf Tournament, Wednesday, May 25 at the Sidney Country Club. The Griz are back on their annual Spring Tour after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. The Sidney Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association is inviting all supporters of the Griz to come out and show their support and enjoy a dinner and silent auction starting at 6 p.m. An 18-hole golf scramble will also be held that day with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and golf at 1 p.m. UM offic...
The Montana Eastern District Democratic US House Candidate Forum has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 19, 6-8 p.m. at VFW, 124 2nd Ave. NE, Sidney. Candidates Penny Ronning and Skylar Williams will be present to introduce themselves and answer questions. No charge, snacks provided....
Decorations and flowers can be put out on Thursday, May 26 and must be removed by Sunday, June 5. The association thanks you for your cooperation. The Sidney Cemetery Association would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend....
The Sidney Fire Department will host its annual breakfast Sunday, May 22, at the Fire Hall, 1105 3rd St. NW. Breakfast will be served from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu consists of sausage, French toast, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Breakfast patrons can make a free-will donation. Please come and enjoy breakfast and support our local firemen. There will be rides and fun for the kids....
Richland County will be conducting a Poll Election for the 2022 Primary Election on June 7, 2022. Please note the change of polling locations for Sidney and Fairview. Sidney Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 22 & 23 have been permanently moved to the Event Center at Richland County Fairgrounds from the previous polling location of the Sidney Assembly of God Church. The Event Center address is 2118 W. Holly St., Sidney, MT. Precincts will remain as individual precincts. Fairview Precinct 12 has permanently moved to the new Senior Center in Fairview,...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Adam Meier has announced today the agency is conducting a Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults to help learn the priorities of Montanans related to services provided by the state. DPHHS, in partnership with the 10 Area Agencies on Aging, is conducting the survey of older adults to learn how best to accommodate their needs. “I encourage all Montanans 55 and older to participate in the survey,” Meier said. “We’d really like to hear from as many people as possible so that we can bet...
May Is Older American’s Month and the Richland County Commission on Aging is celebrating our seniors. On May 20, the COA will host an event intended to keep seniors focused on staying healthy and active which will promote and ability to continue aging independently for as long as possible. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Aging Services and Transit Building, 2190 W. Holly St., Sidney. Seniors and their guests will be provided lunch along with the number of activities for all activity levels. From simple health s...
