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Three years ago, Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger had an idea. He noticed McKenzie County's youth needed a better way to spend their free time. He had fond memories of bowling as a kid. He talked with others in the community and found many missed having a bowling alley as well. Earlier this year he teamed up with Layne Bennett, a former Marine recruit of his and the concept of Lois Lanes was born. They teamed up with Kirby Engineering of Williston, Volo Digital of Phoenix Arizona, a few local...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation will revive an old Homefest Tradition by hosting Art in the Park, Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am – 6 pm at the Watford City Children's Park on Main Street. The Art in the Park event is in conjunction with the Watford City Chamber festivities hosted on Main Street that weekend. Artists, crafters, bakers and makers are invited to showcase and sell their work in the shade of a tent. A booth space is only $25. Registration includes a ten-foot table, two c...
Want more retailers in Watford City? One step towards that is simple, according to Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator. McKenzie County Economic Development recently reviewed the results of a customer analytics study done by the Buxton group. The group works with retailers to match them with cities where business may be promising. The study analyzed purchasing data, and found that 74% of spending done in McKenzie County is done by “visitors.” These ‘visitors,’ Stenberg believes, are actually McKenzie County...
North Dakota Stockmen Association (NDSA) members of district five will be hosting a NDSA Spring Roundup on Tuesday, June 12th at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, ND. The event will start with a local brand inspection meeting at 5:00 pm, a social at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:30 pm, followed by a program at 7:30 pm, and lastly nominating committees will be collecting candidate names for the NDSA board of directors. At the 2018 NDSA District Five Spring Roundup, the NDSA President will be talking...
The Richland County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Richland County Community Services Building Conference Room 202 located at 1201 W Holly ST in Sidney. To obtain a copy of the Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda or for more information please contact the Richland County Planner Office at 406-433-6886....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Elizabeth “Eloyce” Prichard, 89, of Bismarck, ND formerly of Sidney, MT is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 6 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Fr. Jim O’Neil as presider. Virgil/Rosary service was held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 5 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Elizabeth “Eloyce” passed away on Tuesday evening, May 29 at St. Gabriel’s Community in Bismarck, ND....
Graveside services for Richard “Dick” O’Connor, 94, of Wolf Point, MT and more recently of Sidney, MT are at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 7 at Custer County Cemetery of Miles City, MT. The Navy Honor Guard will provide military honors. All friends and relatives are invited to come. A no host lunch will follow the graveside services with a get-together in Miles City, MT. Dick passed away January 8 at Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive, MT....
There will be a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, June 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Matthews Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, call Red Cross at 406-403-0956 or visit redcrossblood.org....
The Montana Department of Transportation Monday opened the roundabout under construction south of Sidney to single-lane traffic in all directions. The roundabout is located at the intersection of MT-16, MT-200, and MT-23. - Designed as a multi-lane roundabout, the Sidney Roundabout will function as a single-lane roundabout until construction is fully complete in July. - The MT-23 and MT-16 detours are now closed, and traffic is expected to use the new roundabout. - Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds approaching the roundabout and...
The Richland County Commissioners are sponsoring a presentation on Active Shooter Defense by Patrick Hoy. There you are. You just walked into your office building and greeted the security guard at his desk inside the main entrance, as you do every morning. You notice your friend standing in line at the coffee counter and decide you need a mocha this morning, too. While standing in line for coffee, chatting with your colleague, you hear a very loud “POP, POP, POP!” Behind you, near the entrance, people start screaming and dashing about fra...
Fort Union Trading Post announces that the Bodmer Overlook will be closed from June 1-10, 2018. This closure is due to an experimental animal based treatment of non-native vegetation within the Overlook boundaries. Approximately 50 cattle will be held in the Overlook to graze the non-native vegetation, primarily Smooth Brome and Crested Wheatgrass. These two grass species are the first to “green-up” and will be preferred by the cattle grazing the site. The grazing will be monitored closely to ensure that the overall grazing of the Overlook are...
Sherry and Janae’s Annual Softball Tournament is to be held June 16 at the South Meadow Softball Complex in Sidney. The tournament is held to honor the lives of Sherry Whited Arnold and Janae Moore. The tournament is open to teams of all ages and abilities, and includes co-ed teams of families, friends and businesses. We encourage you to put a team or teams into the tournament. Door prizes are given throughout the day and concessions will be available. A $100 entry fee per team is required, with $50 due at sign-up. Registration for two teams i...
A little church with a big heart is gearing up for another day of significant impact. The huge annual rummage sale at Fairview Alliance Church has blessed hundreds of people-from Richland County Residents in need of clothing or furniture, to recipients of shoppers’ generous donations right here in eastern Montana and as far away as Western Africa. The simple premise? An overflow of donated tools, sporting equipment, furniture, toys, clothing, housewares, linens, books, movies, games, and a variety of surprising treasures, all un-priced and a...
Congressman Greg Gianforte explains his policies to Richland County Commissioner Duane Mitchell and Rancher Ryan Obergfell during the Sidney Livestock Auction breakfast meeting Wednesday, May 28 at Sadie's Restaurant in Sidney, MT. (Photo by Jaymi Loobey)...
Pastor Melanie Martin-Dent is completing her two-year appointment to Lonsdale and Richey United Methodist Churches and will become the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson, Montana beginning July 1. There will be a Celebration of Ministry and Farewell Potluck at Veteran's Memorial Park (weather permitting) 11 a.m., Sunday, June 10. In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Lonsdale church. The following Sunday, Lonsdale's worship service will move to People's Congregational UCC church, 405 10th Ave SW. We will...
The Sidney Kiwanis Club welcomed Kali Godfrey as its newest member last week. Godfrey is a Sidney native who works at the Richland County Health Department managing the AmeriCorps and Communities in Action. Pictured with Godfrey is Kiwanian Leif Anderson....
Too often conflict can occur on environmental issues primarily because proposed solutions not only impact the biology and ecology of an area but also the economic and social health of surrounding communities. Scientists and technical experts need to account for how their attempts to manage environmental threats affect all of these, according to Political Scientist Megan Ruxton. Ruxton will be presenting a special summer Brownbagger on this topic at the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab in Sidney this Friday, June 8, from noon...
My name is Ted Tsiongas. I’ve moved to Sidney as part of the Americorps program, which is a national service agency designed to find staff from all across the country for local community initiatives in places where they would otherwise go unfilled. I’m serving at the Sidney-Richland County Library as part of the local Lifelong Learning action group, which is one of a number of Sidney action groups based out of the Health Department, and I’m serving under a grant for community health. The objective of the Lifelong Learning action group is to in...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently completed the annual walleye spawning operation on Fort Peck Reservoir, and even though late ice-off impacted the success of this year’s effort, FWP will maximize fingerling walleye production. Additionally, biologists are hopeful that higher than average spring runoff will result in some natural reproduction. As they have done for nearly 20 years, FWP staff and volunteers trapped walleye and collected their eggs. Unfortunately, heavy snowpack and late ice-off on Fort Peck Reservoir created conditions whe...
A few months ago, on April 21st 2018, Mike Bergh reached a high accomplishment. He was announced to have reached the rank of the 7th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He and a few of his students participated in the 52nd annual Karlo Fujiwara Memorial Tae Kwon Do and Judo Tournament at MSU Billings. It was hosted by the Martial Arts Academy of Billings and also included the qualifier for the nationals. During the tournament, two of his students placed 3rd in forms and sparing while one, Caleb...
Fairview is the place to be for family fun on Saturday, June 9 beginning at 8 a.m., with a full day of activities for all ages. The north end of Sharbono Park is the venue for Hoopfest, plus a variety of lawn games including Yahtzee, tic-tac-toe and dominoes; or play mini golf or volleyball. At 4 p.m., cool off with a huge water balloon fight, then enjoy music with DJ Alli Cayko from 6 – 10 p.m. Purchase glow items and take part in a fun glow party to finish off the day. The swimming pool w...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. Encounters between humans and wild animals often increase in spring and summer months because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities. Rabies is a fatal disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Bats are a great concern in Montana because a bite may not be noticeable, and they...
Fairview FFA members did a service project with Sidney Young Professionals at their year end barbecue. The Fairview FFA members paired up with members of Sidney Young Professionals and made crafts. Left to Right: Jesse Selting, Ashley Karst, Ally Young, and Lexie Selting holding their crafts they made with members of Sidney Young Professionals. (Photo submitted)...
