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Richland County's H&R Men's Softball Team won the Men's Class D State Softball Tournament in Bozeman on August 11, beating out 18 other men's teams from across the state. For coach and player Art Herman, this makes three state titles and numerous other tournament wins under his belt. "Every year they get harder and harder," he explained. "If you don't hit the ball and play a great defense, you don't win." Herman has been involved with softball for 46 years, and has been running the softball...
The most heated rivalry among two North Dakota hockey teams heads to the Badlands. The Watford City Youth Hockey Association has invited the Bismarck Bobcats and Minot Minotauros to Watford City for a preseason tilt. It has been dubbed "The War in Watford City". The preseason games will take place Friday, September 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Bismarck Bobcats owner, Thom Brigl, says he is excited to bring the North American Hoc...
On Sunday September 8, 2019 at approximately 7:20 p.m. Watford City Police Department Officers responded to the 300 block of 3rd Ave. SW for a vehicle vs, bicycle injury crash. Upon arrival officers made contact with an 8-year-old juvenile and his mother. The child had been riding in the 300 block of 3rd Ave SW when an older White Ford Ranger that was traveling west struck the child and bike. The Ford Ranger then failed to stop and continued west on 3rd Ave, SW from the scene. Witnesses inform law enforcement that the driver looked back and saw...
The first performance of the Northeastern Arts Network's season kicks off with Montana Repertory Theatre's presentation of "Love that Dog". In this one-person play adapted from the book by Sharon Creech, a young student ruminates on the confusing, pointless nature of poetry and the complete impossibility of a person writing their own poems. But, slowly, over the course of this 50 minute play, a young poet emerges with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and, of course, a dog. Thi...
On Wednesday September 4, 2019 at approximately 6:45 A.M., Watford City Police Department Officers were dispatched to a vehicle break-in in the 400 block of 3rd Ave NE, Watford City. Shortly after the first call, dispatch received another call of a burglary of a garage less than one block away. The homeowner of the second break-in chased the suspect, and while doing so, a firearm fell to the ground from the suspect's pants. The suspect picked the handgun up, and continued to flee to a residence...
On September 2 at 1:46 pm Badlands Search and Rescue responded to Theodore Roosevelt National Park-North Unit, 2 miles from Oxbow Overlook on the North Achenbach Trail. Badlands Search and Rescue (BSAR) was called out by the National Park Service for a 66 year-old female with injuries to both wrists sustained from a fall. Others with her hiking party called 911 via satellite phone and began first aid to her injuries. Weather was foggy, cloudy, with misting rain. Trail conditions were wet and muddy with a bison herd in the vicinity. National...
Our loved and cherished mother and granny went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2019. Lillian Frieda (Propp) Riedel was born on July 14, 1934 in Worden, MT to Paul and Mary (Walters) Propp. She was the fourth of five children. At the age of four the family moved to the Fairview area. Lillian went to school in Fairview and graduated from Fairview High in May of 1952. On November 2, 1952 she married Robert Victor Riedel whom she had been dating since 7th grade. They bought a farm near Fairview and...
Funeral services for Gale A. Geiser, 68, of Fairview, MT were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Visitation was Monday, September 9 from 12-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gale passed away on Wednesday, September 4 at his home in Fairview....
A memorial service for Sharian Turnquist, 75, of Watford City will be from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, September 21 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Sharian passed away on Friday, September 6 at her home in Watford City, ND....
For the first time in the organization’s history, the Richland County Sportsmen’s Club will hold a horseshoe pitching tournament with the funds going into the group’s range fund. The tournament is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, at Veterans Memorial Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The competition will start at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $5 for singles and $10 for doubles. There will be a 50 percent payout of entry fees for first, second and third places. Participants should feel free to bring...
The Upland Game Bird Council will meet in Glendive on Sept. 23 and 24 to review habitat enhancement activities that occurred during the 2019 field season. A habitat tour is scheduled for Sept. 23, followed by a meeting at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 1919 N. Merrill Ave., Glendive, MT 59330. The public is invited to attend the meeting and may provide comments to the council during the time identified on the agenda. For meeting details, visit the Upland Game Bird Council page on the FWP website. For more information, contact...
The community was blessed with such an amazing response last year with the hay bale decorations from so many community organizations, nonprofits and more adding to the 4-H clubs, we are doing it again!! Remember it's a Community Event. Sign up your club, organization, or business to decorate a hay bale display. We also have more locations throughout town to display them! Hay Bale Decorating Schedule: Signup Deadline: Sept. 20 - Private Message Marci Lynn Sondeno or Amy Conlin to sign up or if...
The old National Guard armory located on west Holly Street is the new facility for Richland County Transportation and the Commission on Aging. Director, Jody Berry, is glad to be moved in to the department's new location as it brings much more needed space for the transport vehicles and program development. "The process took a few years to finalize," stated Berry. With freshly painted walls, the armory provides a great space for development of current programs provided by the Commission on...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) will be hosting their Annual Women’s Day event at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City on Saturday, September 14. The event includes a Fun Run, vendor show, free lunch, motivational speaker, Amberley Snyder, Long X Arts Foundation activity, and presentation of “Woman of the Year” Award. The free event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a 5K Fun Run. The vendor show will start at 10 a.m. and wrap up around 2 p.m. The sponsored lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., people interested in attending the lunch, and t...
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a public notification meeting regarding the Cartwright Post Office that is located at 204 Main Street, Cartwright, ND 58838-9998. USPS Real Estate Specialist Greg Shelton will be speaking on October 1, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Cartwright Community Center located at 305 Main Street, Cartwright, ND 58838. Due to loss of leasehold, the Postal Service is now looking for a land to lease of approximately 10,000 square feet or an existing building to lease that is 550 gross square feet to relocate retail services to a...
Recently Dem. Kathleen Williams who is running for U.S. Congress visited Sidney to reach out to the public and find what issues eastern Montanans are concerned about. Meeting at Sunny's Family Restaurant on Sunday, September 1, Williams said her main concerns include health care and opportunities for economic development in rural areas. Williams strives to find balance in making decisions best for Montanans. During her time in the Montana legislature, Williams has passed a bill that stops insura...
On Thursday, September 5 Ryan Laqua and Michael Fink presented the athletic department at Sidney High School with donation checks for a total of $4,560 collected from their annual physicals. Pictured from left are Marilyn Usselman, Beth Mindt, Ryan Laqua, Danny Coryell, Chris Lee and Mike Fink. (Photo submitted)...
The 21st Annual Heritage Day will take place at the McKenzie County Heritage Park on Saturday, September 21. The McKenzie County Heritage Park is located west of Watford City at 950 2nd Avenue SW. This free event will start at 11 a.m. and wrap up around 5 p.m. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the historic buildings and antique tractors in the Heritage Park that have been donated from all around McKenzie County. Attendees can also participate in a Long X Arts activity (creating clothespin dolls), watch blacksmith...
Jim and Laura Germann live and ranch in the Squaw Gap Community in Eastern Montana. Jim worked as a Teacher, Principal and Superintendent for several school districts for 33 years. Laura has been a School Counselor/School Psychologist in both Montana and North Dakota for the past 28 years. Laura is currently working at the Rau School in Sidney as School Counselor. After retirement for Jim, the Germanns moved to the Squaw Gap Community to enjoy life on the family ranch. Their son Cole and family help with the ranch. In August of 2018 Jim and...
Ali Merritt, a nine year member of the Forever Buds 4-H club, was awarded the highest honor a Montana 4-H member can receive for 4-H project work; a state award. Ali applied for a state award for her dedication and work in the market and breeding beef projects in May and received the award at Montana 4-H Congress in Bozeman during the month of July. A state award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of 4-H members who have reached a standard of excellence in a project area. State award...
Funeral services for Doris V. Fisher, 90 of Sidney are at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 15 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment will be in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fullkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 14 from 3:30-6 p.m. and Sunday, September 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
This Tuesday, September 17, Montana Pizza Hut stores across the state are teaming up to help Feed Montana and support the Montana Food Bank Network. For the third year, all Pizza Hut locations in Montana are donating a portion of proceeds on Tuesday, September 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. Donations from this event will go to Montana Food Bank Network’s Feed Montana fundraising drive that is happening the entire month of September. The goal of Feed Montana is to raise enough to provide over 210,000 meals for the upcoming holiday season. ...
