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The building that was formerly Rod Iron Bar & Grill is now the home of Saloon 27 Casino, Steak, and Seafood, Sidney. Shadd and Amanda Cullinan, long time owners of the Ranger Lounge and Casino in Sidney had just recently started another Ranger Bar and Casino in Glendive. They had had their eyes on the Rod Iron for a while. After some careful consideration, the couple approached the owners of the Rod Iron. "It is a beautiful building and an asset to Sidney." Shadd said. They kept the rustic...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture in collaboration with Richland Economic Development Corp. invites the public to a joint annual meeting of both organizations on Jan. 18 at the Yellowstone Mercantile Co. building. The joint annual meeting will begin with a pre-social featuring the second annual New Business Showcase. The New Business Showcase boasts over 10 new businesses from the past year and features the entrepreneurs behind the business along with demonstrations, samples, and product displays. The New Business Showcase...
The premiere event of the winter, the Cattlemen’s Ball, will be held on Feb. 10 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Dust off your boots and join us for this fun event, open to the whole community. The evening will feature a steak dinner, a wide array of live auction items and music by the band “Fast Forward” which plays all kinds of music. The goal of the event has always been to showcase the beef industry and the role it and all of agriculture plays in Richland County. Proceeds this year will go to Getting Local Beef in the Sidne...
Bozeman — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Stockgrowers Association awarded 2023 Steer of Merit certifications at the association’s Dec. 7 convention in Billings. MSU Extension beef cattle specialist Megan Van Emon presented the top five winners of the carcass and ultrasound Steer of Merit contests at a Best of Beef Luncheon. MSU Extension and Montana Stockgrowers Association distinguished 136 “Steers of Merit” out of 1,290 entries in 2023. Out of 555 steers entered in the carcass division, 83 were deemed Steers of Merit....
BOARD MEETING: Monday – January 15, 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 IV. Guest (s) a. Cless & Ryan Karren, KT Buses Inc V. Personnel a. New Hire - Kitchen Staff b. Terminations – Mercedes Rasmussen VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Integrated Strategic Action Pl...
In the early morning of Friday, Dec. 22, two individuals were seen outside a business in Sidney attempting to steal some copper wire. They pulled up behind the business in a white four-door car. The wire they attempted to take was heavy gauge, and the potential thieves were unsuccessful in cutting any away. They did, however, cause significant damage to the wire and, as a result, could be facing charges of attempted theft and criminal mischief. Police Chief Mark Kraft said, "The Sidney Police...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. would like to extend our deepest appreciation and THANK YOU to the following businesses and the people of this wonderful caring community. Without your help and generosity, we could not have helped to brighten the Holiday season for hundreds of children in Richland County. The toy drive was held in conjunction with “Gifts From The Heart”, which we helped to distribute the gifts to parents. Ace Hardware, API, Armstrong Law, Action Auto, B&B Builders, Big Sky Embroidery, Big Sky Siding and Windows, Blu...
Sidney-Richland County Library is bringing back the Winter Reading Challenge! A twist on SRCL’s Summer Reading Program, the Winter Reading Challenge aims to keep reading skills strong while also being fun and entertaining. From Jan. 1-31, patrons of all ages can register and participate through READsquared. The 2024 Winter Reading Challenge theme is “Winter is Bear-able.” The annual program challenges patrons to track their progress as they read, attend library events, and complete weekly missions in READsquared. Examples of missions inclu...
New precinct boundaries have been established for Richland County after the adoption of the 2023 Legislative Districting Plan. Section 13-3-102 (1), MCA, requires that precinct boundaries conform to legislative boundaries following the adoption of a districting and apportionment plan under Article V, Section 14 of the Montana Constitution. The Legislative redistricting plan was determined by the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. The new plan divided Richland into two House and two Senate Districts. The division mainly follows al...
The premiere event of the winter, the Cattlemen’s Ball, will be held on Feb. 10 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Dust off your boots and join us for this fun event, open to the whole community. The evening will feature a steak dinner, a wide array of live auction items and music by the band “Fast Forward” which plays all kinds of music. The goal of the event has always been to showcase the beef industry and the role it and all of agriculture plays in Richland County. Proceeds this year will go to Getting Local Beef in the Sidne...
The 2023 North Dakota State University Variety Trial Results and Selection Guide for Corn (A793) is now available online and in print. The guide can be accessed online at ndsu.ag/cornvt23. “The corn hybrid guide is a good source of information for farmers and agronomists looking for variety performance data from around the state,” says Clair Keene, NDSU Extension small grains and corn agronomist. “We appreciate our industry partners who participate in these trials and make this work possible.” Printed copies are available through your NDSU Ex...
The premiere event of the winter, the Cattlemen's Ball, will be held on Feb. 10 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Dust off your boots and join us for this fun event, open to the whole community. The evening will feature a steak dinner, a wide array of live auction items and music by the band "Fast Forward" which plays all kinds of music. The goal of the event has always been to showcase the beef industry and the role it and all of agriculture plays in Richland County. Proceeds this...
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...
New precinct boundaries have been established for Richland County after the adoption of the 2023 Legislative Districting Plan. Section 13-3-102 (1), MCA, requires that precinct boundaries conform to legislative boundaries following the adoption of a districting and apportionment plan under Article V, Section 14 of the Montana Constitution. The Legislative redistricting plan was determined by the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. The new plan divided Richland into two House and two Senate Districts. The division mainly follows al...
The Richland County Sports Complex has moved to a new building! They are now located in the old Cenex garage, next to Cooperative Western Choice. Up until August, they had been located at the fairgrounds. “The reason for the move was because this building has heat, has no dirt floor, and we had room to add a pickle-ball court,” said Chairman Terry Roth. “This gives an opportunity for more people to use our complex.” The RCSC hours for the month of October are Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (pitch and catch for softball players...
Sidney, MT - 2023 proved to be a year of remarkable accomplishments and strides at Sidney Health Center. Throughout the year, dedicated efforts remained centered on enhancing patient and resident care. Overall, the organization successfully completed a couple major construction projects, unveiled new service lines, and proudly accepted accolades in recognition of its commitment to excellence. ER Renovation: In 2022, Sidney Health Center embarked on an ambitious journey to overhaul its Emergency...
Early bird concert tickets for the 2024 Richland County Fair and Rodeo went on sale Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, just in time for Christmas. General fair admission, reserved seating, and all other ticketed events will not go on sale until May 2024. Other than the rodeo, the only entertainment set up so far is the concert. Rodney Atkins will be the headliner this year but there are seven more months to find more entertainment for the event. According to his website, www.rodneyatkins.com, "Atkins...
Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center Prevention Services and Richland County Drug Free Communities is having their first ever Christmas movie and Sock Donation event in the Richland County Event Center Friday, Dec. 22. They will be showing “Elf” and attendees will be treated to hot cocoa during the movie. Those who come are expected to wear Christmas pajamas, bring socks, and their own blankets. The staff of Drug Free Communities provide chairs for those who do not have blankets to sit on. During the movie the audience will be ask...
Sidney-Richland County Library is bringing back the Winter Reading Challenge! A twist on SRCL’s Summer Reading Program, the Winter Reading Challenge aims to keep reading skills strong while also being fun and entertaining. From Jan. 1-31, patrons of all ages can register and participate through READsquared. The 2024 Winter Reading Challenge theme is “Winter is Bear-able.” The annual program challenges patrons to track their progress as they read, attend library events, and complete weekly missions in READsquared. Examples of missions inclu...
Sidney – Republican Congressional candidate, Joel Krautter, kicked off his campaign to serve as central and eastern Montana's next representative in the state's 2nd Congressional District with friends and supporters at the renovated Sidney Yellowstone Mercantile, Nov. 28. "America is not the best we can be right now. Our country is plagued by growing debt and a sense of discouragement in the future. I offer Montanans a new generation of leadership in the U.S. Congress, focused on striving for s...
Montana 7th Judicial District Judge Katherine Bidegaray held a meet and greet with area residents on Dec. 7 at the Sidney Yellowstone Mercantile in downtown Sidney. Bidegaray is running for the seat of Montana State Supreme Court Associate Justice currently held by Dirk Sandefur. Bidegaray is a native Montanan, born in Sidney and raise on a farm/ranch in rural Richland County. After finishing high school in Culbertson, she attended the University of Montana and received her B.A.s in political...
Drug Free Communities in collaboration with Richland County Housing Authority and the Fairview Police Department will be holding their 2nd annual “Cookies with Cops” event at the Fairview Senior Center on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 5:30-7 p.m. There will also be a “Cookies with Cops” event in Sidney but the date is to be determined and will not be until January. This year there will be a Christmas picture frame ornament craft, cookies as a snack, and pictures with Santa and the police officers. Drug Free Communities volunteers at the Fairview event...
(U.S. Senate) – As a direct result from his bipartisan “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)”, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $142,662 in Safe Streets for All funding for Richland County to improve street safety. Tester worked with five Republicans and four Democrats to negotiate the IIJA and was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation to vote for the bill. “Montanans count on safe streets to stay connected, grow their small businesses, and support their communities,” said Tester. “These targeted resources will help Ric...
