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Sidney native Gresh Jones has definitely made a name for himself for his wrestling achievements. After being a four-time state high school champion in Sidney, Jones was a four-time national meet qualifier at Dickinson State University. The honors earned Jones selection as one of this year's finalists for the Montana Little Sullivan Award, which is given to the state's top amateur athlete. Because of coronavirus concerns, it's still hasn't been determined when the award ceremony will take place....
Jimmie Ashcraft, a long time physician in Sidney, will be one of the featured authors during the Sunrise Festival of the Arts in Sidney on Saturday, July 11. The 30th annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts, presented by Dasinger Oil Properties, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Ashcraft has discussed his books often at the Sunrise Festival after practicing at Sidney Health Center for 25 years. His books have included "Reflections of a Country Doctor," "The Next...
The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, located in Alexander, will be hosting an open house from 12 -5 p.m. CDT on Sunday, July 5 to celebrate that the museum is now open to the public and to showcase the museum's new addition. In early June, a local Alexander farmer tilled a portion of the museum grounds and NDSU Williston Research Extension Center staff - Cameron Wahlstrom, Christy Sperling, and Meridith Ramsey came out and planted several different types of crops at the museum, including durum,...
The annual Pie Sale and Lunch is a “GO” for 2020 on Friday, July 10 from 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Come to the south entrance of the Sidney Middle School and Veterans Memorial Park. Enjoy brats, burgers, homemade beans and of course . . . LOTS OF PIES. Take a whole pie home after 12 p.m. Noon. This year with COVID-19, you can drive up, order from your vehicle, and take your order to go. Businesses can pre-purchase meal or pie tickets for employees, customers, family, friends, and others. Contact Jessica Chamberlin, 406-794-2304. Like all funds rai...
The Richland County Health Department is reporting two additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to eight, three of which are recovered. Current active cases are as follows: Case 8: A female in her 40’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing. Contact tracing has begun. Case 7: A male in his 20’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The case investigation is ongoing. Contact tracing has begun. Case 6: A female between the ages of...
Crews anticipate shifting traffic onto all new concrete pavement on the east side of MT - 200 (Ellery Ave) during this week. Any changes to this schedule will be communicated as necessary. With traffic anticipated to be on the east side of MT 200 by this week, crews will begin pouring on the west side with the goal of having the mainline completed up to 5th by the end of the week. Construction crews will stop working on Thursday, July 2 by 12 p.m. and return on Monday, July 6. Traffic will remain reduced to two-lane, two-way traffic but the...
A memorial service for Brenda Masse, 63, Sidney, MT will be 10 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020 at ROI Workshop, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Brenda passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home in Sidney, MT....
Funeral services for Trace Hilburn, 4, Sidney, MT will be Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10 a.m. in the Event Center at the Richland County Fairgrounds with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Burial will follow the service at Lambert Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. To honor Trace’s love of books, books may be donated at the funeral or dropped off at the funeral home. Visitation will be Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Family and friends will gather at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel from 3...
(The following is part of a partnership between the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Richland County Job Service Employers Committee to promote area employers as they seek employees). Although a grocery store is a busy place, employees at Reese and Ray's IGA in Sidney also make sure that they can share a laugh or two during their day. "Everybody tries to have a fun time," IGA's manager Kelly Burke said. "We all try to make it a fun atmosphere. We laugh and kid with each...
The MonDak Historical & Arts Society has received $5,000 through Humanities Montana’s CARES grant program. This rapid-response funding provides general operating support to cultural organizations in the state that have been affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. This funding will support current operations at the MonDak Heritage Center during these uncertain times. MDHC was closed to visitors for six weeks and while the center is now open for visits, all classes and youth programming were cancelled and nearly all remain cancelled. That t...
Jessica Cayko, a financial professional with Thrivent, recently earned the CLTC® (Certification in Long-Term Care) designation granted by the Certification for Long-Term Care LLC. According to the Certification for Long-Term Care, the CLTC® designation focuses on the discipline of extended care planning. It provides professionals with the critical tools necessary to discuss longevity, its consequences within their clients' families, and how it impacts finances.1 Jessica Cayko lives in...
Cornerstone Insurance Services is excited to announce Celena (CJ) Monsen as an Agent in Watford City, ND. She comes with over three years of experience in the Insurance industry. Originally from Roseau, MN, CJ graduated from North Dakota State University. She and her husband, Ryan, farm south of Arnegard, ND. CJ is very involved in the community. She is a member of the Watford City Rotary, District 1 Cattlewomens Club and is currently serving on the Watford City Chamber Board of Directors. In...
Sidney Job Service Employers Committee (JSEC) presented their annual Employer of Choice Awards on on June 16. The selections are dermined by employee submission to the Sidney Job Service. The Sidney Health Center Awarded JSEC 2020 Employer of Choice Sidney Health Center is proud to have been named a 2020 Employer of Choice recipient by the Sidney Job Service Employers Committee (JSEC) in the 151+ employees category. The award recognized Sidney Health Center for providing outstanding employee ben...
Thanks to the generosity of Tri County Implement, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited to announce the "Agriculture is Everywhere Promotion." The promotion starts the week of June 29 and runs for five straight weeks at participating stores. When the first shopper finds the matchbox size Case International tractor at a store, that week's lucky shopper will receive $100 in Chamber Bucks. The store where the tractor will be located changes each week. Tri County Implement...
Finalists have been selected for the Kiwanis/Roundup’s Outstanding Senior Athlete honors this year. The winners will be announced at the Sidney Kiwanis Club’s meeting on July 9. Jenna Baxter Jenna Baxter has been a three-sport athlete in Sidney. Baxter was a three-time All-State selection and a strong scorer for the Richland Rangers’ hockey team. She was second in the league for most points scored as a senior. She scored the third most points in the league as a sophomore. She started for Sidney’s volleyball team and competed in the javelin...
Interstate Engineering is proud to announce and welcome Josie Stinson and Ryan Scanlan to the Williston Team. Josie Stinson, a graduate of Montana Tech, holds a degree in Civil Engineering. She brings energy and excitement with her as she joins the Williston team. Her understanding of basic engineering principals and drive to continue to learn make her a valuable asset to the company. "I have always had a love for science, math, and problem solving which led me to civil engineering. After...
Williston, ND – In May, CHI St. Alexius Health received an additional LUCAS machine to aid the health care workers with life-saving support. The grant funded the purchase of 11 LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices for CHI St. Alexius Health hospitals across North Dakota. The rise in cardiac complications caused by COVID-19 exposes both patients and healthcare workers to greater risk, as hands-on CPR can be needed for extended periods and personal protective equipment can become less effective in keeping the virus from spreading to m...
The 2020 race season at Williston Basin Speedway kicked off on June 12, and there was no one more excited to get out and start racing than second-generation racecar driver, Chaz Mosby. "It was great getting out on the track again!" Mosby, originally from Arnegard, drives the "No. ONE29" car in the IMCA Sport Mod classification. He started racing in 2014 but has been involved in the racing community ever since he can remember. "I cannot remember a time in my life where I was not involved in the...
Parents, Are you feeling frustrated with the amount of time your children are spending on electronic devises? You are not alone. Montana native, Lindsay Winn, was feeling the same frustration. "Every morning during the summer months, I would find them still in their pajamas, bedroom a mess, house a mess and just spending way too much time in front of the screen," states Winn. Winn wanted her children to explore, create and play. She knew screen time was taking that away from them, so she...
At 3:43 p.m., June 15, Badlands Search and Rescue was contacted directly for an injured hiker on the Long X Trail in McKenzie County on the Little Missouri National Grasslands. The hiker was reported to be approximately 3 miles in from the trailhead at the CCC Campground and had suffered a sprained ankle and was trying to limp out under her own power but was in pain and moving very slowly. The US Forest Service-McKenzie Ranger District was notified by BSAR and advised that their law enforcement ranger was out of position and for BSAR to proceed...
Richland County residents of every age can sign up for the Sidney-Richland County Library Summer Reading Program. The program will have over 100 prizes up for grabs. We are very proud of this summer tradition at the library. We know that we offer one of the best programs in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. This program has traditionally been supported by the generosity of local individual and business donations. We knew this year would be tough economically for the community so the Library Board of Trustees elected to dig into our...
In a new arrangement with the Montana Department of Agriculture developed in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, individuals will be able to qualify for MT pesticide applicator points from the comfort of their couch or their pickup. The Montana Department of Agriculture has approved pesticide applicator credits for two upcoming live webinars being put on by the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, with assistance from the Richland County Extension Office. “Due to COVID 19 we had to can...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in a proper trash receptacle. If trash cans aren’t available, or are full, take the trash and dispose of it at home. It is not uncommon to see garbage piling up around full trash containers. Styrofoam containers are not biodegradable, but are often found wedged in cattails, drifting or washed up on shore. Tires, mattresses and kitchen appliances have found t...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds citizens that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreational and educational uses that are compatible with these objectives. Only activities that would not disrupt the intentions of how these areas are managed are encouraged, and a fireworks display is not compatible. In addition, the Game and...
As of this spring, the McKenzie County Tourism staff released a new Tourist website along with a brand new Watford City events website. The tourism website serves as a "hub for the area's premier vacation attractions." "We have created a new and easy-to-navigate site that provides a lot of stunning images that make up McKenzie County and Watford City, North Dakota. Right away on the Home Page we take you to the Can't Miss Day Trips, we highlight all of the meeting facilities in and around...
