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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced its inaugural class of Richland County’s 20 Under 40. Approximately 80 nominations were entered by community members and reviewed by a panel of judges to select this stellar group of up-and-comers. Each nominee was scored blindly with varying point values based on business/industry leadership innovation, expertise in their field, and community leadership and engagement. Recipients range in occupation from owners/operators to educators to registered nurses. What they all have in common is their hard work,...
Helena - The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land properties. These notices are not tax bills. They include the department’s determination of market or productivity value and the taxable value for your property that will be used by your county treasurer to determine the property taxes owed for tax year 2023 and 2024. “It’s important that Montana property owners review this information,” said Brendan Beatty, Montana Depar...
The Richland County Farmers Market will once again be in Sidney this summer. The market will be held the second Saturday of July through the second Saturday of October, July 8-Oct. 14. The farmers market will again be located at the Richland County Courthouse parking lot, on the corner of 2nd St. NW and 2nd Ave. NW and will be open from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be a variety of handmade items and crafts, produce, and food products available at the market. Individuals interested in becoming a vendor at the Richland County Farmers Market can...
June's Community Power Hour was Tuesday, June 20 and it featured some of Sidney's recent newcomers and allowed them to answer some basic questions about their experiences here. Newcomer Hunter Simmons, AmeriCorp Chamber intern, moderated Bobbie Selensky, Roseburg, OR, Marley Manoukian, Malta MT, and Ryan Payne, Missoula, MT and South Carolina. Selensky has always lived on the coasts. She moved her to be with the one she loved and they were married here. She said she missed her friends, family,...
The Richland County Patriots defeated the Glasgow Reds in two games on Thursday, June 22 with scores of 11-10 and 10-9. They then traveled to the Miles City tournament. On Friday, June 23 they lost their first game 11-13. Saturday morning, they won their morning game with a score of 15-5, but lost in the afternoon with the score of 1-5. They won their final game with a score of 5-1. The Patriots will travel to Glasgow for a game Thursday night....
The Confluence, which is a Leadership Montana Signature Event, was held in Sidney May 4-5. The Confluence was held at the Pella Lutheran Church and was organized by local leadership graduates Leslie Messer, Cami Skinner, Elaine Stedman, Paula Eberling, Kelly Reisig, Katie Dasinger, Jen Doty, Lorilee Norby and Michelle Frank. There was a total of 30 alumni from across the state in attendance. The first concept was to provide transparency about oil and energy revenue, as well as correct the idea...
What would you do if you couldn't just hop in your car and head to the store, the doctor, a friend's house? That is the reality for a lot of people living in Richland County. Luckily, Richland County Transportation Service (RCTS) can provide those services Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. but they need your help. RCTS is looking for community-minded individuals with some extra time on their hands to be substitute drivers. Substitute drivers provide an important service in a couple of ways....
The Richland County Jaycees are once again commandeering the Richland County Fairgrounds to throw a family-friendly celebration of our nation’s independence. The 2023 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, on July 4. will be free of charge to the public with games, food, car show, music, and fireworks it is sure to be a fun time for people of all ages. With the amazing attendance last year, the Jaycees have decided to change things up a little. From noon-6 p.m., there will be carnival games, prizes, an inflatable bouncy house and water p...
The Richland County Patriots played the Laurel Dodgers on Monday, June 12 in Laurel. Due to rain delays the games did not get done until midnight. They lost the first game 3 - 13 and the second game 8 - 18. On Father's Day, June 18, they hosted the Glendive Blue Devils. The first game the Patriots were ahead 8 to 0, but ended up losing 12 - 14. They lost the second game 0 - 10. The "boys of summer" have a home game Thursday, June 22 against the Glasgow Reds starting at 5:30 p.m. This coming...
On June 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Richland County Sheriff Office received information that Williams County North Dakota Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit of vehicle occupied by two individuals. They were requesting assistance should the suspect vehicle travel into Richland County, MT. Suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped in Richland County south of Fairview on CR # 356. The suspect driver identified as John Lee Tester, 50, a North Dakota resident was subsequently taken into custody by the Richland County S...
A Celebration of Life for Ella Mae Keller, 92, Sidney, MT, is being planned for June 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Sidney, MT, with Pastors Mike Backhaus and Mike Kauffold officiating. A lunch will be served following the service. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Starting in November of last year, all of the five members of the Richland County Fair Board Commission began leaving their office. There was more than one reason given for their departure. According to Commissioner Shane Gorder, they left for various reasons. One of them just did not renew his term, another left because she wanted more time with her family, and another had to move with his wife to another state. One commission member was asked to step down as she was not working out with the pa...
Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) and Billings-based pharmacy Pharm406 are pleased to announce they have entered into a partnership to provide vaccine services to people with disabilities and the aging population across LIFTT’s 18-county service area in southcentral and southeastern Montana. The partnership is made possible through a grant LIFTT received from USAging and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to participate in a nationwide effort known as the Aging and Disability Vaccine Collaborative (ADVC). Under the p...
Staying connected to your community can become more challenging as you age but there are still plenty of opportunities; one is joining the Senior Companion Program. "It's one of the best things I've done since I've moved back to the area." That's what Senior Companion, Rita Palmer, says about her involvement in this fun and compassionate program. The name of the program says it all. It engages seniors to become companions for others who might need just a little extra help. "Sometimes I run...
The Richland County Patriots had a rough weekend with two home field losses to the Miles City Mavericks. The scores were 0-13 and 1-14. The next home game for the Patriots will be Saturday the 18th. They will be on the road to Glasgow on Thursday the 22nd. The Patriots will follow that game with a Miles City tournament....
The ROI Foundation has awarded two scholarships to 2023 Fairview High School graduate Gunnar Cayko and 2023 Sidney High School graduate Logan Schumacker. Cayko plans on attending North Dakota State College of Science for plumbing. Schumacker will be attending Missoula College in the fall pursuing an associate of science in business management. In 1992, the seeds for a foundation were planted, and in 1993 the ROI Foundation, Inc. grew into a reality, with a separate board of directors now headed...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held the Wellness Collective & Healthy Kids Expo June 1 at the Richland County Events Center. The Wellness Collective featured a vendor trade show showcasing the regions wellness industry businesses and afternoon education seminars. The "Healthy Kids Expo" featuring resources and activities for youngsters was also held....
The annual 4-H Communications Day was held on April 18, at Pella Lutheran Church. Speech and Demonstration Day is a local 4-H event, where 4-H members get to practice public speaking skills that build self-confidence and self-esteem in these young people. This year 26 4-H youth competed in this event and were evaluated by 11 community judges. This year, three Cloverbuds, 4-H members aged 6-8, presented a piece of their choice. Oliver Becker presented a poem entitled “Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall”; Claira Coryell presented the 4-H pledge and...
A Celebration of Life for Ella Mae Keller, 92, is being planned for June 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM in the Exhibit Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Montana with Pastors Mike Backhaus and Mike Kauffold officiating. A lunch will be served following the service. 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. Ella Mae Keller, 92 of Sidney, MT passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at the Sidney Health Center...
On June 8, 2023 at approx. 8:30 PM, The Richland County Sheriff Office received information that Williams County North Dakota Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit of vehicle occupied by 2 individuals. They were requesting assistance should the suspect vehicle travel into Richland County Montana. Suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped in Richland County South of Fairview on County Rd. #356. The suspect driver identified as John Lee Tester 50 years of age, a North Dakota Resident was subsequently taken into custody by the R...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is holding it’s first Wellness Collective June 1 at the Richland County Event Center. The Wellness Collective features a vendor trade show showcasing the regions wellness industry businesses and afternoon education seminars. There is a children’s section of the Wellness Collective. The “Healthy Kids Expo” features resources and activities for youngsters. The Kids Expo will include the Sidney Assembly of God youth group activities and bouncy houses. Cutting Edge Dance Studio will provide a mini da...
On June 10 from 5-6:30 p.m., the Sidney-Richland County Library will be having its Kickoff Concert for the Summer Reading Program, Veteran's Memorial Park. The concert will feature Watford City musician and children's book author, Jessie Veeder. The concert will also have food and free activities for the kids. Veeder is a favorite among the patrons of the Sidney-Richland County Library and was requested to come. The Watford City area musician is also a children's book author and has performed at...
Montana Cares, an app developed to provide simple and fast access to school and community resources, is now live. With the app, asking for help for one’s self or others is just a tap away. According to an email sent out by Richland County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Timothy W. Tharp, the free app provides help for many things that people sometimes are too afraid to ask for help with such as food, housing, crisis counseling, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, abuse, and violence intervention. Once downloaded you click on the “Search For...
As your crops and gardens begin to grow, please keep in mind that the MSU Richland County Extension Office is here to assist you with plant and weed identification, insect identification, and plant disease diagnostics. If we are unable to identify or diagnosis your sample in house, we seek the help of the MSU Schutter Diagnostic Lab. This lab processes plant diseases, insects, weeds and plants, and herbicide injury, all free of charge. If you have any samples that need identified or a plant disease that needs diagnosed, please contact the MSU...
You won’t want to miss Jazz Age Jeopardy: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Scavenger Hunt in Two Acts taking place on Saturday, June 3 at the Richland County Event Center from 7-10 p.m. Guests at the murder mystery party will be at a private party held at a jazz club in 1920s New York City. It is the height of the Jazz Age, and the social revolution is afoot. Furthermore, this is the age of Prohibition - and of bootleggers and gangsters. Club owner, Felix Fontano, the son of a successful bootlegger and crime boss -- and a successful b...
