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The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation and Watford City Parks and Recreation are keeping the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City July 12-13 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City their new home. Homefest events kick off Friday with the much-anticipated theater performance of "Pinocchio" presented by area youth who participated and rehearsed with the Missoula Children's Theater traveling theater organiza...
The Sidney Health Center Cancer Center recently conducted a tour of the new expansion of the cancer center. One that has roughly costed $10 million that started in 2022 but now has been completed with new treatment rooms, as well as some new technology to help patients with various conditions. With this new expansion they were able to add a Hyperbaric Oxygen chamber. A medical procedure that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to treat various conditions. The increased air...
Sharbono Park, Fairview, is a beautiful, well-maintained park with room to provide more recreational activities not just for youth but for all ages. Bordertown Fest Inc. (BFI) has taken on the responsibility of overseeing improvements to the courts at the park including, but not limited to, resurfacing the basketball court and transforming the tennis court into a multi-sport surface for basketball, volleyball and pickle ball. Spearheaded by Jacqueline Free and Shawna Karst, the main goal of the group is to promote health and well-being in Richl...
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that 68-year-old Valentine Ene, AZ, died several days after receiving injuries during an assault on June 1, 2024. Detective Brandon Kindred stated that the incident took place on private property on the North Dakota side of 32nd St. NW, Fairview. He said the second individual involved has been identified but no arrests have been made. The investigation is on-going....
The City of Sidney has received a $1,277,685 FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities) grant to cover 75% of the cost for the Sidney Meadows Storm Drain Project. The City was also awarded their portion of the required match, $511,074, in State of Montana Resiliency dollars, covering the entire cost of the project other than engineering. According to their web site, the BRIC program aims to categorically shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and toward research supported, proactive investment in community...
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...
Graveside services for Teddy "Ted" will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND with Pastor John Baseley officiating. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Teddy Thomas Sullivan was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Fairview, MT, to Thomas and Frances (Kanarr) Sullivan. He married June Ione Ketterling on April 10, 1952, in Sidney, MT. Ted...
Lorraine Baye, 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the McKenzie County Healthcare Hospital, Watford City, ND, with family by her side. Celebration of Life Services are Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Watford City, ND, with Ricky Lawlar officiating. A luncheon will follow for a time of fellowship and sharing. Lorraine will be laid to rest at the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND, at a later date. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances,...
Wacey Hovde, an incoming junior at Sidney High School, punched his ticket to compete at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo, Rock Springs, WY, July 14-20. The NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo with approximately 1500 contestants from the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand. This prestigious event serves as a platform for high school athletes to showcase their skills, compete for national titles and over $375,000 in scholarship money while forging lifelong...
Funeral services will be Thursday July 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds Event Center with Pastor Greg Ledgerwood officiating. Refreshments and desserts will be served following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday July 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you volunteer, help someone in need and visit your parents and grandparents. Make the world a better place through ac...
Marolyn D. Fasig, 87, Sidney, MT, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home, Glendive, MT. Funeral services for Marolyn are at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Friday, July 12, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is...
Research looking at pulse crop diseases, new durum varieties, native pollinators and new options for wheat stem sawfly and grasshopper management are just a few of the research topics to be presented at the 2024 joint ARS-MSU Dryland Field Day, Sidney, Wednesday morning, July 17, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The tour is presented by Montana State University’s Eastern Ag Research Center (EARC) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab (NPARL) and features speakers from both Sidney research fac...
WILLISTON, ND – The public is invited to the Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Annual Encampment Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. CT at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. All ages are welcome to this free event, and children must be accompanied by an adult. “Step back in time with the sights, sounds, and stories of the past as reenactors bring the frontier era of the fort to vivid life,” said Ben Gjorven, Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regimental Association president. “This encampment is a unique opportu...
In a heartwarming initiative, The Good Cents Store has partnered with The Lodge assisted living facility to bring a "rags to riches" project to life, proving that you are never too old to give back to the community. This initiative highlights the benefits of volunteering and repurposing materials that would otherwise go to waste in the landfill. Recently, The Good Cents Store began cutting up cotton t-shirts that were not in good enough condition for resale. These repurposed t-shirts are...
There are a lot of things we can let slide as we get older but one thing that becomes more important than ever is our oral health. Every time we eat or drink, bacteria and small food particles are left behind on the surface of our teeth and gumline; eventually forming plaque. When plaque builds up for too long without being addressed it can lead to gum disease, tooth decay and a host of other problems. Seniors can be especially susceptible to this because of decreased dexterity while brushing and flossing. This makes it more important than...
MILES CITY – The 2024 paddlefish season for the yellow tag area of the Yellowstone and lower Missouri rivers ended June 30, short of the harvest cap of 1,000 fish. The overall harvest estimate was 782 paddlefish, and female paddlefish represented 43% of the total harvest. Harvest estimates for the past two seasons were 776 in 2023 and 769 fish in 2022, continuing the trend toward a more dispersed fishery since open river passage began with the new Intake Bypass Channel near Glendive. It was also an average year for tag sales, with a total of 2,...
Photographers interested in sending photos for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest must follow guidelines for submitting their work. Photographers should go to the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov/wildlife/watchable-photo-contest. Then it is a matter of providing some pertinent information about the photo and uploading it. Doing so helps both with ease of submitting photos for the photographer and managing those images for department staff. The contest is open and the deadline for sub...
Alex Urlacher reached a major milestone by reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! He is an active participant in the Summer Reading Program and makes time to read each night before bed. Alex's favorite stories include "Fly Guy" and "Bad Seed Goes to the Library" as well as books about trains. He enjoys playing hockey and T-ball, going to parks, building Legos and train tracks, and swimming. When he grows up, Alex wants to work with his dad. Alex, age 5, is the son of Jake and Jackie Urlacher....
Sidney, MT – 7/1/24 – Sidney Health Center is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $450,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. This substantial funding will enable Sidney Health Center to acquire a second, state-of-the-art hyperbaric chamber, and additional infusion equipment, significantly expanding and enhancing its cutting-edge cancer treatment options and critical healthcare services. This investment is pivotal in advancing the overall well-being of our residents. A hyperbaric chamber is a pressurized space used for...
Dean “ Marlow” Iversen, 87 peacefully passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT with family by his side. Funeral Services will be Tuesday July 16, 2024 at 10:00 am at the First Lutheran Church in Savage, MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Lunch will follow immediately after the service. Marlow will be laid to rest at the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Monday July 15, 2024 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Hom...
Florida National Duels Wrestling Tournament Results Fort Lauderdale, FL Record: 7 wins, 5 losses; 5th in the Silver Pool, 13th Overall 1 Sidney, 63-Social Circle, GA, 18 2. Sidney, 48-Celtics High School, Naples, FL, 29 3. Sidney, 37-Ankes High School, PA, 31 4. Sidney, 21-Fonky Monkeys, FL, 54 5. Sidney, 24-Madison High School, OH, 48 6. Sidney, 35-Dayton, OH, 40 7 Sidney, 69-Straw Hats 11 8. Sidney, 30-Fuzzy Bees, IL, 48 9. Sidney, 50-MonRovia, IN, 25 10. Sidney, 36-Oak Harbor, OH, 44 11....
