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To hundreds of Fairview alumni, he will always be "Mr." Babcock. To the community, he has been a staunch supporter of everything Fairview. He is being recognized for that dedication by the Fairview Old Timers' Reunion and Summer Festival committee by being chosen as this year's button honoree. Babcock was recruited to teach 5th grade by then Fairview Superintendent Joe Kojancek, while still doing his student teaching at Valley City College. "There was a huge shortage of teachers in 1963,"...
7 year-old male arrested after high speed pursuit goes from McKenzie County to Billings County. On June 27, 2024 at approximately 9:11pm (CDT) a deputy with the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Highway 85 and Zoe Road in McKenzie County, North Dakota. The reasoning for the traffic stop was high speeds. The gray 2020 GMC Sierra continued southbound on Highway 85 at a high rate of speed, failing to stop, therefore a pursuit was initiated. With all the...
The Williston Research Extension Center will host their annual Field Days July 10 and 11 at their Williston and Ray locations. The Dryland/Horticulture Tour will start Wednesday, July 10, at 3 p.m. CT with registration, and the welcome and tour starting at 4 p.m. The location for the first tour is 14120 Hwy. 2 W., Williston. The Irrigated Field Day on July 11 will take place at the Nesson Valley Irrigated Research site at 5154 112th Ave. NW, Ray, ND. Tentatively, stop one on the tour will be “Maintaining Markets with Research Information”, and...
The Sidney Kiwanis Club will be serving up its delicious pie along with a full meal of burgers and brats with all the trimmings on Friday, July 12 at the Sidney Middle School. Serving times are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy the full meal for only $12 or a piece of pie for $5. Whole pies after noon are just $18 if available. All proceeds go to serving children in a myriad of ways. Anyone with a large order is asked to pre-order by calling or texting 406-794-2304. Kiwanis would like to express its deep appreciation to this year’s sponsors: F...
Gaar M. Thomas, III (Tom), 75, St. George, UT, (formerly of Fairview, MT) passed away Nov. 18, 2023. He was born in Williston, ND, on March 10, 1948 to Jeannette (Terry) R. Thomas (Taylor) and Gaar M. Thomas, Jr. Tom spent his early years in Fairview growing up with his two brothers, Dale and Jerry (Dewey). The three brothers were always doing things together like fishing, hiking, swimming, waterskiing; also playing pool, bowling, football, basketball and baseball. He attended Fairview High...
Wolf Point – Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is proud to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary. Since its inception, GNDC has been dedicated to fostering economic growth and revitalizing the local economy across the six counties it serves: Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Garfield, and McCone. Over the past three decades, GNDC has played a pivotal role in transforming the communities within Northeast Montana. Through a variety of initiatives and programs, GNDC has successfully supported small businesses, f...
BOZEMAN – Eastern Montana may be typecast for its sparse population and rolling landscape, but its vast expanses make it an optimal region for the state’s largest industry. Along the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota border, Montana State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center serves 13 counties that produce nearly three quarters of Montana’s pulse crop acreage, which leads the nation, and almost half its wheat. Serving such a wide area can be a tall order for a facility with less than 200 acres for both dryland and irrigated r...
Memorial Services were Thursday June 27, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Valley Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Garry will be laid to rest at the Richland Memorial Park, Sidney, MT. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship. Military Honors were presented by the VFW Post 4099, Sidney, MT, and representatives from the U.S. Army Funeral Guard. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and...
Funeral Services were Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. A luncheon followed the service. Boyd was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Visitation was Friday, June 28, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family...
The 101st Annual Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will start Wednesday, July 10, and runs through Saturday, July 13 at the Marvin Brookman Stadium, Wolf Point. Each night will see a Wild Horse race, and there will be a carnival all four days. This year’s Grand Marshal is 58 -year-old Don Whitmus, who serves on the Wild Horse Stampede Committee. On Wednesday, the stampede kicks off with a Pitchfork Fondue from 4:30-6 p.m., with the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo following, and a Breaking Eight concert to close the evening. The PRCA Rodeo will take p...
Lambert, MT The festivities in Lambert kick off at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 with a Fun Run/Walk for all ages (I or 2 miles) at the Sports Complex, followed by the Street Dance beginning at 8 p.m. with music by Midlife Crisis. The Lion’s Den, CQ Bar/Grill and vendors will be open. Thursday, July 4th gets off to an early start with the wake-up call at 5 a.m. and a Praise non-denominational church service at the Lambert Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Line up your entries at 10:30 a.m. at Nortana as the crowd enjoys the music of Troy Holzworth. A...
As the time to harvest your cereal grain crops for forage approaches, it’s time to consider testing them for nitrates prior to cutting. Nitrates can accumulate not only in cereal grains, but also in sorghum, sudangrass, millet, corn, and many weed species. Any forages containing these species should be tested for nitrates. Nitrate is a form of nitrogen which is essential for the growth and development of plants, and it is the form that is taken up by the roots of the plant. When growing conditions are normal, plants convert this nitrate into a...
Missouri River Country Tourism Corp. has been able to accomplish amazing things with very little money. Their task of promoting tourism in northeastern Montana was made a bit easier with the announcement on June 24 of a Regional Assistance Program Grant for up to $334,282 from the Montana Department of Commerce. According to the announcement, the grant is ‘to help regional non-profit tourism corporations and convention and visitors’ bureaus build additional capacity, coordinate with the Montana Department of Commerce Destination Montana Div...
Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results June 29; June 28: Rain Out IMCA Hobby Stocks A Feature 1 1st Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 2nd Place: Brennor Grinstead, Stanley, ND, 51X 3rd Place: Taylor Heaton, Baker, MT, 11H 4th Place: Aiden Paul, Dickinson, ND, 27A 5th Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 6th Place: Connor Hanson, Torquay, SK, 15 7th Place: Caleb Storbakken, Williston, ND, 16C 8th Place: Rany Zufelt, Williston, ND, 88R 9th Place: Alec Canady, Tioga, ND, 66 10th Place: Jonathan Taylor, Tioga, ND, 5 11th Place: Jay Larsen,...
In the story, Sidney Will Be “Bakken” With Fun At The Bakken Barrel Daze June 29-30, that ran in the June 19 edition of The Roundup on page 12A, it said that the photos were taken by Trista Mantelli when it should have said that the photos were taken by Kyla Hatch....
HELENA, Mont. - The Department of Administration (DOA) has announced its intent to award the medical Third-Party Administrator (TPA) contract for the state’s health plan to the incumbent provider, BlueCross BlueShield of Montana (BCBSMT). In March 2024, the DOA released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit competitive bids to provide the state with TPA services for the state’s medical plan for employees and retirees. The RFP required a modernized approach with cost-saving measures while maintaining full services for employee and retiree pop...
(SIDNEY, Mont.) – For many, the Fourth of July presents an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate our nation’s independence with food, fun and fireworks. Guardian Flight wants to remind residents of Sidney and the surrounding area of the importance of holiday safety while celebrating. “Fourth of July brings a lot of fun and enjoyment, from outdoor grilling and water activities to fireworks displays and celebratory parades,” said Matt Strauss, Guardian Flight regional director. “No matter your family’s plans, it is essential t...
The Richland County Farmers Market is back for the summer! The market will be hosted on Saturday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Richland County Courthouse parking lot on the corner of 2nd St NW and 2nd Ave NW, Sidney. Vendors often run out quickly, so don’t wait too long to get there. The market will be held from the second Saturday in July through the second Saturday in October; July 13-Oct. 12. The Richland County Farmers Market features a variety of handmade items and crafts, produce, and food products. Individuals i...
The Flory family has been involved with the Williston Basin Speedway since its earliest beginnings, and their grandfather was the head flag man until his passing. Today, Dalton Flory, along with his father, uncle and cousin, all share the dirt track in their stock and mod cars and have taken turns on the board as well. Dalton's grandparents purchased Beeline Services in the '70s and his uncle, John, operates it now. Dalton races both a stock and modified car, and his father, Joe, races a stock c...
Sidney has its very own Joanna Gaines (Magnolia Network) in town with Cathy Hintz and her family. This family heard from their local neighbors that there was a home going up for auction. The neighborhood was in the hope someone would buy it in order to make some improvements on the eyesore. Cathy and her husband, Jeff, bought the house with the intent to flip the home. Adding their own experience to updating their own home, they were excited about the project. Cyrus, their son, took on 90% of...
The Long X Arts Foundation is hosting Art in the Park at the Watford City Tourist Park on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This family-friendly event has become a community tradition that features booths and shopping by local artists and crafters, food by McKenzie County Parks and Recreation, free art activities for the kids, face painting, a talent show, a baby pageant, and quality entertainment by nationally touring Juggler, Acrobat and Aerialist, Laura Ernst. This year, for the first time ever, the event will also host two foam p...
The Fairview Old Timers’ Reunion and Summer Festival committee has an entire weekend full of activities for everyone planned for July 18-21. It’s a weekend of class and family reunions and so much more with the theme of “Old Times, New Celebrations”. Most events take place at Sharbono Park. Please bring your lawn chairs. Buttons featuring this year’s honoree, Ken Babcock, are available now at Fairview merchants while Festival T-shirts are on sale at Neu’s SuperValu and Waterhole #3. Start off with the 3-on-3 Bordertown Hoops for 3rd graders...
Tarquin Bennion, Sidney, is one of the few selected students to be offered a full merit ride to the Interlochen summer program. A program that is a 6-week extensive summer program that prepares young adults for playing in orchestras and quartets. There are currently 48 violinists there, with Tarquin learning alongside them. The Interlochen camp welcomes 3,000 students and not only offers programs for music but also theater as well. The program changes assistant concertmasters each day and he...
