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The Richland County Sports Complex (RCSC) is now holding registration for a Pickleball Tournament that will take place on Feb. 1-2. The RCSC is located in Sidney at 1281 S. Central Ave. Pickleball, the fastest, growing paddle sport that is sweeping the nation, is proving to be more than just a game. It's becoming a powerful way to bring communities together for a good cause. This tournament is a fundraiser for Sidney High School graduate Taylan Hansen's International English Program trip. She wi...
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting a soil blocking workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Richland County Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. Inga Hawbaker, MSU Daniels County Extension Agent, will be presenting information on the soil block technique to starting seeds. Plan to join us for this presentation and demonstration. You will also get to try the technique yourself and take home your own seeds started in soil blocks. Please call us today to reserve your spot for this hands-on workshop by calling...
Not all aggressive behaviors are acts of bullying. Yes, your child can engage in bullying behaviors or be a victim of bullying, even in preschool. Suicide in preschoolers is a growing issue. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, considered together, in preschoolers is reported to be 4-13%. “A shocking statistic has revealed that 4% of U.S. preschoolers are affected by depression and it is rising by an alarming 23% each year” (teachkloud). Stopping bullying behavior early is critical. So now what. Partnership for promise strives to...
RAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 12138 CR 350 SIDNEY MT 59270 406.482.1088 Kelly Alvstad, Board Chairman Sarah Degn, Trustee & Tim Franzen, Trustee BOARD MEETING: Tuesday – January 21, 2025 – 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 f. Credit Card Bill IV. Guest (s) a. Shawn Benz - MARCO V. Personnel VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Ric...
Former District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray, Sidney, was sworn in as Montana Supreme Court Justice by Justice Ingrid Gustafson on Jan. 2 in the district courtroom at the Richland County Law & Justice Center in Sidney....
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce invites its members and the public to its annual meeting on Jan. 15, at 12 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office. The event will celebrate the Chamber’s achievements in 2024 and outline plans for an exciting year ahead. A Vision for 2025 Chamber President Ryan Kopp will share the Chamber’s 2025 agenda, which includes the launch of a Downtown Master Plan. This initiative aims to revitalize Sidney’s downtown area, creating a vibrant environment for small businesses while attracting visitors and residents...
Memorial Mass will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT, with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Jackie will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Lone Butte Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Flowers, cards, or any memorial contributions in Jackie's name...
When school is back in session next semester, the Sidney Public Schools is rolling out an exciting new program aimed at providing students with the opportunity to earn their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as part of their educational experience. The program, which will begin with five to six 18-year-old students, is designed to help meet the growing demand for skilled truck drivers in the region. Thom Barnhart, the school's curriculum director explained that this initiative is funded through...
The Winter Reading Challenge is back for 2025! From Jan. 1-31, readers of all ages can participate on the ReadSquared website or mobile app. The theme is “Game On!” and will highlight the library’s growing board and card game selection. Those who complete the program by earning 400+ points through reading, missions, and/or attending events will be entered for a chance to win one of ten food-related prizes! Registration opened on Friday, Dec. 27. The library will provide free popcorn from 10 a.m.5 p.m. and librarians will be available to help...
It’s a whole lot of fun, with a mission. The annual Cattlemen’s Ball promotes beef and all of agriculture in Richland County, while providing scrumptious food, great music and more. The premiere event of the winter, the Ball takes place on Feb. 8 at the Richland County Event Center with the social at 5 p.m. and a delicious beef dinner at 6 p.m. Kick up your heels until midnight with Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘em Boys. Proceeds go towards scholarships and providing local beef to area schools. Tickets will be available for just $50 beginning Monda...
Come to the Sidney Richland County Library on Thurs., Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m., to meet your Richland County MSU Extension Agents and learn about all they do to build up our communities! Marley Voll, Agriculture Extension Agent, Josie Evenson 4-H and Youth Development Extension Agent and Stephanie Reynolds, Family & Consumer Sciences and Community Vitality Extension Agent....
It’s a whole lot of fun, with a mission. The annual Cattlemen’s Ball promotes beef and all of agriculture in Richland County, while providing scrumptious food, great music and more. The premiere event of the winter, the Ball takes place on Feb. 8 at the Richland County Event Center with the social at 5 p.m. and a delicious beef dinner at 6 p.m. Kick up your heels until midnight with Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘em Boys. Proceeds go towards scholarships and providing local beef to area schools. Tickets will be available for just $50 beginning Monda...
Howard Rambur started his herd as a youngster with two crossbred Charolais heifers and a purebred Charolais bull. “I got a small loan from the local bank and was on my way to having my purebred business. Of course, I’ve been borrowing money ever since,” said Rambur, who raises purebred Charolais cattle near Sidney, MT. Even though his father was primarily a sugar beet farmer, young Rambur’s interest in livestock was piqued when he began working with cattle as 4-H projects. He wanted to own something different than Angus, and the powerful, white...
Almost 200 Richland County residents have participated in the Richland County Economic Development Survey offered by REDC, in an effort to identify their most important priorities. This undertaking was launched in December by REDC to create an economic diversification and a comprehensive economic development strategy. REDC hired KLJ Engineering to begin the work of gathering community and county wide input. KLJ stated that in a county with a population like Richland County, roughly 11,000 people, if we were to get between 300-500 respondents,...
“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.” From its start in Detroit on Jan. 21, 1915, it has grown to include 445,167 members in clubs all over the world. The Sidney Kiwanis Club was organized on Dec. 22, 1924 and was presented its charter on April 15, 1925 by its sponsoring club, Glendive. Officers were: president Carl Brattin, vice president Ira Bendon, treasurer J.A. Loken, district trustee R.P. Imes and secretary J.H. Clark. Directors were F. George Johnson, J.I...
Gary Schoepp, Action Auto and Eagle Country Ford car dealer, Sidney, said he was totally amazed when pictures of he and his wife, Karen, started to appear on the screen at the Montana Auto Dealers Association (MADA) meeting in Helena Saturday, Aug. 17. That segment of the banquet involved the presentation of the Eagle Award. As more and more photos appeared, it gradually dawned on him that he was this year’s recipient of the prestigious award. “It really took me aback,” Schoepp said. “It was a complete surprise. It is an awesome honor to rece...
In the style of the new cattle barn and the 4-H and school exhibit buildings, the new addition to the Event Center has the look of a barn on the outside. “It has the feel of the ag style, not industrial. It feels like a county fair,” Richland County Fair Manager Pam Shelmidine explained. With B&B Builders as general contractor, and using local sub-contractors where ever possible, the addition was built using county oil and gas money, with no additional taxpayer funding. Exhibitors at this year’s fair will relish the air conditioning, as they...
Researching the introduction of The Roundup has been a story in itself. Luckily, back in 2017 we received an email from Carol (Duncanson) Jolin telling us that she and her husband, Dean, started a shopper called “Sunbeam” in the 1960s in Mott, ND. “It was very successful so when we sold my father’s night club business, we thought it’d be great to duplicate the “Sunbeam” type shopper in Watford City in 1974. We had a typewriter, a Compugraphic and office supplies and had everything in the basement of our home, thus the birth of “The Roundup...
Researching the introduction of The Roundup has been a story in itself. Luckily, back in 2017 we received an email from Carol (Duncanson) Jolin telling us that she and her husband, Dean, started a shopper called "Sunbeam" in the 1960s in Mott, ND. "It was very successful so when we sold my father's night club business, we thought it'd be great to duplicate the "Sunbeam" type shopper in Watford City in 1974. We had a typewriter, a Compugraphic and office supplies¼¼and had everything...
Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) has successfully attained $145,000 to conduct a county-wide economic development survey to determine what our current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are. REDC hired Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson (KLJ) to conduct the strategic planning and preparation for the economic diversification and comprehensive economic development strategies. The first stage of the project is to gather information from the residents and the public of Richland County....
If you are looking to get started with a new lease, re-negotiate one that has expired, or review lease rates, Montana State University Extension has resources to assist you whether you are the landlord or the tenant. There are four main types of ag leases, including cash leases, flexible cash leases, crop share leases, and pasture leases. A cash lease tends to be the simplest option, as the tenant pays a flat fee for the use of the land for a specific period. A flexible cash lease is an agreement that is drafted to vary depending on prices and...
BOARD MEETING: Monday – December 16, 2024 – 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 f. Credit Card Bill IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel a. Kyle Kavanaugh - IT VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Portrait of a Learner b. Budget Primer c. Comprehensive Needs Assessment d. Board Trainin...
You do not want to miss The Great String Showdown at the Richland County Event Center Dec. 7. The Great String Showdown is a thrilling dueling string act led by Greg Byers and Mike Lauer. Join us at the event center for a melodic journey spanning multiple decades and genres. From the groovy tunes of the '60s to today's chart toppers. Their repertoire guarantees the audience an unforgettable experience. Greg is a master on the cello and Mike's guitar work creates a foundation for their vocal harm...
Danica Denowh, daughter of Chad and Jen Denowh, Sidney, and Claire Steinbeisser, daughter of Jim and MayAnn Steinbeisser, Sidney, competed in “Stir Ups” at Montana State 4-H Congress, July 9-13. Despite winning a Richland County cooking workshop, making salsa, and thorough preparation, Danica and Claire were still shocked to hear their names called as the winners of the contest featuring 4-H member contestants from all over Montana! Their victory earned them a trip to National Congress, Atlanta, GA, at the end of this month. They will leave Tha...
