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  • Steinbeisser Placed 1st In 2023 Steer Of Merit Contest

    Josie Evenson|Aug 7, 2024

    As the Fair quickly approaches, 4-H members and their families often reflect on past Fair experiences. Last year Liam Steinbeisser raised a Charolais cross market steer to exhibit at the County Fair. In the live show Liam did well, receiving a blue ribbon, however, he exceeded his expectations in the carcass contest. He placed first place in the Richland County Market Beef Carcass Contest. He then went on to win the Steer of Merit contest for the entire. This is a great achievement. When Liam was asked about placing first in the entire state...

  • Fort Peck Dam Test Flows Ending Earlier Than Expected

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers|Aug 7, 2024

    OMAHA, Neb. -- The 2024 flow test from Fort Peck Dam was the first in a series of test flows intended to comply with the 2018 Biological Opinion. The 2024 flow test was comprised of the following: An attraction flow, which began April 26 and continued through early May, and was intended to encourage Pallid Sturgeon to enter that reach of the Missouri River. A retention flow of release rates lower than the attraction flow and designed to keep the fish in the designated river reach. Then, a second spawning peak release took place in late June...

  • MDA Pesticide Container Recycling Program Set Aug. 13

    Aug 7, 2024

    The Montana Department of Agriculture’s pesticide container recycling program provides pesticide applicators with the means to recycle their clean and rinsed HDPE plastic pesticide containers. The mobile grinding unit and a 40 ft. drop down trailer will be making a stop in Sidney at the Richland County Weed District on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It is required that all pesticide containers be rinsed of product, adjuvants, and oils, that containers are dry, and that foil seals and label booklets are removed. Larger 30-50-gallon drums must be c...

  • Local Research Field Days Held

    Aug 7, 2024

  • Protect Ruminant Livestock From Heat Stress

    NDSU Agriculture Communication|Aug 7, 2024

    Proactive management of livestock prior to and during heat events is critical in protecting livestock from heat stress. North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists encourage livestock owners to monitor weather forecasts and anticipate when conditions may pose a significant risk to livestock. Such conditions exist when above-average temperatures collide with increased humidity. These conditions are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week, with many cities...

  • Williams County Injury Crash

    Aug 7, 2024

    On Monday, Aug. 5, 8:29 p.m. CT, a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north bound in the 400 block of 32nd Ave. West, Williston. The motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control while negotiating a slight left-hand curve. The driver, Derek Wehrman, lost control of the motorcycle and struck the east curb. The motorcycle struck the fire hydrant and came to rest in the roadway. The driver sustained serious injuries. The driver was transported by ambulance to CHI St Alexius, Williston and later flown to Trinity Hospital,...

  • Betty Cumming, 94, Sidney, MT

    Aug 7, 2024

    Betty Cumming, 94 peacefully passed away on Thursday August 1, 2024 at her home in Sidney, MT with family by her side. Funeral Services will be Monday August 12, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Barb Haugerud officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Visitation will be Sunday August 11, 2024 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be...

  • Jeff Sifers, 67, Las Vegas, NV, Formerly of Sidney, MT

    Aug 7, 2024

    Jeff's Memorial Services are Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 am at Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney, Montana with Pastor David Meehan officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jeffrey Stein Sifers was born in Sidney, Montana, on June 2, 1957, to Sam and Rosella (Gunderson)...

  • Area Events

    Aug 7, 2024

    Events in Sidney, Lambert & Fairview, Mountain Time. Wed., Aug. 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - “Capturing the Past” Exhibition Leah Olson - through Aug. 31. - “Celebrating the Essence” Exhibition Morgan Wagner - through Aug. 31. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., Aug. 8 9-11 a.m. - Montana Bumble Bee Atlas, Lambert Park - Field day to catch, identify, & release bees. Meet at Lambert Park at 9 a.m. Please bring wate...

  • Rau School Board Meeting Monday, August 12 at 5pm at the Rau School Library

    Aug 7, 2024

    CLASSIFIED STAFF EVALUATIONS: 4:00 PM I. Call to Order II. Executive Session 4:30 PM Vernette Torgerson – Title 1 BOARD MEETING: 5:00 PM – Rau School Library I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel a. Cheryl Peterson & Kari Jones - Substitutes VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Repor...

  • Dianne Etzel, 64, Sidney, MT

    Aug 7, 2024

    Funeral services for Dianne are Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Savage, Montana with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Dianne will be laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery in Savage, Montana. Heavy refreshments will follow the burial back at the church for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation is Friday, August 9, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. A family and friends service will be held Friday,...

  • Edna Jensen, 92, Sidney, MT

    Aug 7, 2024

    Edna Jensen, 92 peacefully passed away on Friday Aug 2, 2024 at her home in Sidney, MT with family by her side. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday August 15, 2024 at 11:00 am at The Limitless Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Dustin Morgan officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...

  • Nancy Wagner Paulson (Cinda Thompson), 68

    Aug 7, 2024

    Nancy Wagner Paulson (Cinda Thompson) Nancy passed away on July 31,2024 after a short battle with cancer. She died at home with her beloved husband, Dennis Paulson, by her side. Nancy was born on January 17, 1956, Fayetteville County, Kentucky to parents Janness Wagner and Carolyn Green. She was later adopted by Lorraine Thompson. Her father was killed in a truck accident when she was 14. She was on her own after that. She liked working outdoors on farms and ranches throughout her life. She...

  • Shary Kay Thiel, 77, Sidney, MT

    Aug 7, 2024

    A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday August 13, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Richland Memorial Park in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Shary Thiel was born July 7, 1947, and died August 6, 2024, at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Thiel, her parents James and Frances Johnson, and her sister Carol Christianson of Sidney,...

  • Federico "Fred" Sifuentes Sr., 89, Sidney, MT

    Aug 7, 2024

    Fred Sifuentes Sr., 89 peacefully passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024, at his home in Sidney, MT with family by his side. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Thursday August 15, 2024, at 10:00 am at St Matthew's Catholic Church in Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday August 14, 2024, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fred will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Fune...