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HELENA, Mont. - Members of an interim legislative committee, the Environmental Quality Council, voted yesterday to “object” to a nearly final draft of rules that would guide the disposal of radioactive oil waste in Montana. The committee is composed of 12 legislators and 4 public members. The current rule draft is the product of nearly eight years of work by members of the public, a stakeholders group, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The protections were expected to go into effect this spring. The rules were crafted to mat...
Helena, MT - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun road reconstruction work on MT 200 (Ellery Ave) through downtown Fairview, MT, with initial work started April 3, according to Shane Mintz, MDT Glendive District Administrator. Construction is expected to continue through the summer and finish by the end of 2020. “We’re excited to finally get going on our MT 200 – Fairview project,” Mintz said. “The project will rehabilitate and reconstruct the existing roadway surface of MT 200, providing a smoother and safer roadway w...
Dear Editor: In the 2020 primary season for HD35 there seems to be much misinformation circulating. Joel Krautter has claimed in his various letters, Facebook posts, and mailings that his vote for Medicaid Expansion Renewal didn’t provide funding for abortion and that those reporting his voting record are “extremists.” Let me address these two accusations. First, contrary to Rep. Krautter and a few other woefully misinformed (but probably well-intentioned) supporters, Medicaid absolutely does...
Letter To The Editor In response to Brad Tschida’s editorial comments on House Representative Joel Krautter’s voting record, I as a Montana’ taxpayer and voter the past 44 years, did some research. SB 338, collection of bed/hotel taxes, provides funds for the Historic preservation grant program: historic sites, museums, tourist promotion, maintenance of state parks and construction of the Montana Heritage Center. HB 661, the aviation fuel tax, will increase revenues for MDT’s grants to local public use airports (Glendive and Sidney), aviatio...
If you are worried about how you are going to pay your home energy bill as a result of issues related to COVID-19, please contact Energy Share of Montana. Energy Share is a statewide nonprofit organization whose purpose is to help Montanans facing loss of heat or lights in their home, and who have no resources to pay the bill themselves. Energy Share is fuel blind so helps people no matter what their heat source is. If you or someone you know needs help: • Contact Action for Eastern Montana, Glendive, MT, 1-800-227-0703 or www.aemt.org. They h...
Helena, Mont. –– The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun road reconstruction work on MT 200 (Ellery Ave) through downtown Fairview, Mont., with initial work beginning on April 3, 2020, according to, Shane Mintz, MDT Glendive District Administrator. Construction is expected to continue through the summer and finish by the end of 2020. "We're excited to finally get going on our MT 200 – Fairview project," Mintz said. "The project will rehabilitate and reconstruct the existi...
Graveside services for Loren G. Lawhead, 78, Fairview, MT were held at 2 p.m., MST, Friday, April 3, 2020 at Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, ND with Robin Trudell officiating. From Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, at 1 p.m., MST, they headed to the cemetery Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Loren passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020 at Glendive Medical Center, Glendive, MT....
Lifelong Eastern Montana resident Pat Mischel recently filed for Legislative Senate District 18, which encompasses Wibaux, Dawson, and Richland counties. Mischel's reason for running is to promote better cooperation between state government, local schools, city and county governments, and the citizens who live here. SD 18 is a big area, 5,300 square miles with a population of 19,000." From Carlyle to Fairview to Richey and everywhere in between, the people of Eastern Montana need to be...
Graveside services for Loren G. Lawhead, 78, Fairview, MT at 2 p.m., MST, Friday, April 3, 2020 at Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, ND with Robin Trudell officiating. From Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, at 1 p.m., MST, they will be heading to the cemetery Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Loren passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020 at Glendive Medical Center, Glendive, MT....
This year the Brodie Gorder Memorial Tournament was held Feb. 28 - 29 at the Sidney High School. The Sidney Wrestling Club has been building an amazing memorial tournament here in eastern Montana. This tournament is in memory of a very special wrestler, Brodie Gorder, son of Lisa and Shane Gorder. He lost his life at only 8 years old in a 4-wheeler accident on their ranch. The tournament is held in his memory in honor of his love for the sport of wrestling. Just the year before the accident he...
Mary Rose George Mary Rose George was born Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 to Krista Jackson and Joseph George, Frazer, MT. She weighed 6 lbs. 2.5 oz. She joins two brothers, Joseph and Samuel. Maternal grandparents are Emerson Jackson and Kim Blackeagle, Riverton, WA. Paternal grandparents are Patrick George and Marlee Pluff, Washington. Gabriel James Morley Gabriel James Morley was born Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 to Avea and John Morley, Sidney, MT. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. He joins three brothers, Parker, John Jr. and Caiden and one sister, Victoria....
Trenton, ND – Montana and North Dakota legislators representing the Sidney, Williston, Watford City and Bowman areas held an informal meeting at the Missouri-Yellowstone River Confluence Center on Jan. 8. Discussions centered on challenges facing each state and the MonDak region and the comparative approaches being taken. Discussions were wide-ranging, covering issues such as the region's spring flooding of 2019, annual legislative sessions vs. biennial sessions (both states are currently on b...
Helena, MT – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received a verified petition from 25 Montana oilseed growers to create an advisory committee. MDA will hold a listening session to receive additional grower input regarding the proposal in Glendive on Feb. 14 at the Glendive Agricultural Trade Exposition (GATE). Meeting information details are provided below. Growers will have the opportunity to learn about the process for creating a commodity advisory committee and provide input regarding its composition, crops to be included, and ra...
Sidney and Dawson County high schools held the first ever "Brawl in the East" event. The event at the Sidney high school raised over $2,000 from T-shirt sales for the MonDak Boys and Girls Club in both Sidney and Glendive. The two schools went head to head with both Boys' and Girls' basketball and wresting dual in one night of action. Brawl In The East Wrestling Results, Sidney Jan. 16 103 - Kaden Wise (S) over Sheldon Rod (G) Fall 113 - Zander Dean (S) over unknown Forf 120 - Kaiden Cline (S)...
This year the Gibbs family celebrated their 50th year farming and ranching on the land they are blessed to call home. They are located south of Glendive on the south side of the beautiful Yellowstone River. It's safe to say a lot has happened and changed since 1969; Tim started AI'ing in 1972, the first bulls were sold in 1976, and Tim and Laurie purchased their first registered Angus cows in 1982. Fast-forward to today, and the family continues to work hard to help provide food for the world....
American Harvest Inc. began processing hemp and CBD extraction in June 2019 at the former Chaznline location at the junction of Highways 201 and 16 northwest of Sidney. They hope to develop hemp & CBD production in the area as a new revenue stream and rotation crop for both irrigated and dry land producers in the area. The company has also purchased a 5-acre, 12,000 square foot facility near Glendive for future use. The company gave an informative presentation to producers recently at the...
The Fairview Community Foundation will host its second annual New Year’s Eve Dance for all area high school kids at the Richland County Event Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Kids from Lambert, Savage, Richey, Culbertson, Watford City, Alexander, Arnegard, Bainville, Glendive, Froid, Medicine Lake, Sidney, Fairview and beyond are all welcome. The event is free with music by DJ Nick Kallem, food, and games. This is not a lock-down event but chaperones will be on site. Come as you are or dress up in your New Year’s Eve finest if...
American Harvest Inc. began processing hemp and CBD extraction in June 2019 at the former Chaznline location at the junction of Highways 201 and 16 northwest of Sidney. They hope to develop hemp & CBD production in the area as a new revenue stream and rotation crop for both irrigated and dry land producers in the area. The company has also purchased a 5 acre, 12,000 square foot facility near Glendive for future use. The company gave an informative presentation to producers recently at the...
The SHS wrestling team came out on top in both the dual team and individual Eagle Invitational Tournament on Dec. 6 & 7 in Sidney. Individual champions were Dylan Lutz at 160#, Riley Waters at 182# and Jett Jones at 205#. Sidney Eagle Wrestling Invitational 2019 Results 103: Owen Lonski, 3rd Place 113: Zander Dean, 3rd Place 120: Kaiden Cline, 2nd Place 126: Jordan Darby, 4th Place 132: Everett Jensen, 4th Place 138: Kolton Reid, 6th Place 145: Aden Graves, 4th Place 152: Kade Graves, 3rd Place...
A private family service for Marlene Kordonowy, 82 of Sidney was held Tuesday, December 10 at 2 p.m., under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marlene J. (Gross) Kordonowy was born on March 9, 1937 in Glendive, MT to Michael and Cecile (Cupper) Gross. She grew up and attended school in Glendive, graduating from Dawson County High School. On January 17, 1956, she was united in marriage...
Sidney, MT - The paintings of local artists, Afton Ray-Rossol and Trish Stevenson will be showcased at the James Memorial Arts Center, Williston North Dakota. The two-person exhibit opens with an Artists' Reception on December 6, 2019 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. CST. "The title of the exhibit, Red Dirt Rambles, refers to the deep connection we both feel to the rural lifestyle and unique geography of the MonDak region. Living in this area, it's been natural for us to be inspired by a variety of subject...
A private family service for Marlene Kordonowy, 82 of Sidney will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marlene J. (Gross) Kordonowy was born on March 9, 1937 in Glendive, MT to Michael and Cecile (Cupper) Gross.She grew up and attended school in Glendive, graduating from Dawson County High School. On January 17, 1956, she was united in...
The Speech, Drama & Debate Team has attended three meets so far this season. The Drama Team has placed 1st at every meet. Noah Kyhl & Isaac Quiroz have placed 1st at all three meets competing in Classical Theatre. I think we should all celebrate the talented students that own their awesomeness. The latest meet was held at Dawson County High School competing against 13 schools, 6 of which were Class A. Speech and Debate compete as one team and Sidney's Debate Team is making strides to be the...
Samples from three deer harvested in southeast Montana have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. These are the first positive results in the southeastern corner of the state. A second test will be conducted to confirm the initial positive results. The positive animals include a mule deer buck shot 60 miles north of Miles City in Hunting District 701 in Prairie County, a white-tailed buck harvested two miles north of Hysham in HD 701, and a white-tailed doe taken near Decker in HD 704. The Decker deer was harvested within the...
With your donations to Energy Share last year, you helped 2,885 Montana families who were facing energy emergencies. Causes of these emergencies included unexpected expenses, deaths in the family, non-working or unsafe heating systems, illnesses or injuries, domestic abuse situations, and loss of employment or reduced wages. None of us are immune to these roadblocks in life. According to a GOBankingRates 2019 survey, 57% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. That is not much to get a household through rough times. Such is the case for...
