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The Sidney Police Department has been serving the City of Sidney since 1915. 108 years later the officers are still protecting the lives and property of the city's citizens. According to Chief Mark Kraft, "The fundamental duty of all law enforcement in the state is keeping the peace." This gives them many tasks. Besides the usual traffic control, keeping the peace, and apprehension of criminals, Sidney's officers also do welfare checks and patrols near the schools, businesses, and housing areas...
Being a small town in eastern Montana, Fairview does not need a large police department but the few officers have worked just as hard as the ones in other departments to protect their town. According to https://resources.workable.com, a police officer "is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. They provide emergency services by responding to calls and investigating crimes." This gives Fairview officers many tasks. Besides the usual fighting crimes, Fairview's officers also do...
Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the award of 36 scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area. Two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend Dawson Community College or Miles Community College, and 34 $2,000 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college or tech school in the fall of 2023. Preference was given in the scholarship award selection process to students who plan to live and work in eastern and central Montana after c...
In 1964, 25-year-old Wyoming native Larry Garman rolled into Sidney with his wife, Rita, and their young family. Larry was born in the country and grew up outside Casper, WY. He met Rita when he was a kid and they grew up together. They had married and moved to Denver, CO to start their family but the company Larry worked for, F.W. Woolworth, needed him to relocate to manage their store in Sidney. Being in the mountains, Denver can be cold and the Wyoming winds can make Casper's winters brutal,...
RTC Networks held an informational meeting for Fairview residents on March 27 at the Fairview Senior Center. The company is expanding to provide unserved and underserved communities. RTC will break ground on a new data center by the Powder Keg this spring. They anticipate all lines will be installed and testing to be completed by the end of 2023. The entire town of Fairview will now have the choice to switch to RTC because the new service area surrounds the entire city. RTC Networks provides...
The first annual Eastern Montana Women's Conference was held March 31 and April 1, in Sidney. It was by the Montana Farmers Union. All attendees were invited to tour the Eastern Ag Research Facility on Thursday. Friday night dinner with keynote speaker Courtney Kibblewhite, spoke on the Western Culture and the Stories that Shape Us. "Stories have power. Especially, the stories we tell ourselves, we have to tell the stories to our next generation. Let's focus on the silver linings. What are you...
Since becoming sheriff and even before that Richland County Sheriff John Dynneson has been looking at ways to reduce recidivism in Richland County. Working with local resources to have AA and NA meetings in the jail has been helpful but has not assisted in keeping recidivism numbers down. In the fall of 2021 Sheriff Dynneson reached out to Prairie Hills Recovery Center to discuss some treatment options that could be done in the jail. Licensed Addiction Counselor Kayla Anderson comes into the jail weekly and provides Moral Reconation Therapy...
"Our community is amazing," said Bobbi Jo Lonski, after-prom party committee chair. "All of these wonderful prizes for our juniors and seniors were either donated or funded by businesses and families in our community," continued Lonski. "I want the kids to be aware that prizes didn't just come out of thin air. The community came together to sponsor this event. They donated thousands of dollars to this event, and on every prize we put a sign that said sponsored by (that means they donated money)...
Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Obergfell, 52, Sidney, MT, were at 2 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the event center. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to:...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Richland County department heads and Sidney Job Service will host the Richland County Job Fair and Career Expo, April 19, at Richland County Event Center. Workforce in Richland County will likely see a shift with the closure of Sidney Sugars and the welcome of ACE Hardware among other new and expanding businesses. In addition to the traditional vendor style job fair, this year's Job Fair and Career Expo will feature educational sessions....
(Updated 4-26-23) MonDak Ag Days was held Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, at the Richland County Event Center. A recap of the events held: Weiland Presented “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts MonDak Ag Days kicked off Thursday morning, March 2 with the trade show opening at 8 a.m. “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts.” Jerry Weiland is the Midwest and Western region salesman for Fratco. Prior to that he spent numerous years serving the people of South Dakota and Nebraska with Hefty Seed. He has extensive experience in agribusiness and economics...
After eight years of planning, the Fairview-West project is set to break ground this week. According to the Montana Department of Transportation's website, www.mdt.mt.gov, the Fairview West project is a locally driven effort to reduce crashes by improving a segment of Highway 201 (MT 201) west of Fairview. The project will cost just over $34 million. It will reconstruct six miles of roadway, including two miles of new alignment north of the Fairview Airport, to improve safety while alleviating...
Over 160 4-H members and volunteers participated in the Culbertson Rec Lab Rendezvous sponsored by the MSU Extension agency. There are 8 different 4-H districts in Montana, so every 8 years our district, which is district 4, gets to host the event. "We held it in Culbertson, and called it the rendezvous to draw on local history from Fort Union." said MSU extension 4-H agent Josie Evenson. "The recreation lab is a hands-on and 4-H member favorite. It provides an opportunity for youth and adults...
"It's unreal to sit here as I work on scouting and realize that we are one win away from the elite 8! We are in the top 16!!" said Sidney native, Jordan Sullivan. Jordan graduated in 2010 from Sidney High School. During her days at SHS, Jordan was homecoming queen, Richland County female athlete of the year, an all-state basketball player all four years of high school, and the 2010 valedictorian. From there, Jordan played in Denmark for a season and also played international basketball in Ch...
Pruning trees can help control tree size, prevent damage from overgrown branches, and remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood. The best time to prune is during the late dormant season before new growth starts. Join us Wednesday, April 5 at the Richland County Extension Office from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a Backyard Tree Care: Planting and Pruning workshop with MSU Extension Forestry Specialist, Peter Kolb. Learn about tree physiology, planting, pruning, and problem solving. There will also be a pruning demonstration. Call 406-433-1206 for more...
Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Obergfell, 52 of Sidney were at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the funeral home and one hour before services at the Event Center. Wake services were at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made...
Sugar beet growers across the region are finding themselves having to make some tough decisions. Approximately 32,000 acres throughout McKenzie, Williams, Roosevelt and Richland counties have been previously dedicated to sugar beet production, and the recent announcement of Sidney Sugars' closing will impact all of them. The next closest sugar beet factories are located in Billings or Hillsboro, ND, however federal sugar allotment is tied to the factories themselves, making switching crops growe...
The 2023 Montana Economic Outlook Seminar was held in Sidney at the Richland County MSU Extension Office on Tuesday, March 14. It was presented by Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research director. The theme was about the recent in-migration of citizens moving into Montana. "Demand for Montana has surged since the pandemic (and since the TV show "Yellowstone"). At historical prices, more people want to live/spend time in Montana, partly because of the...
Funeral services for Roy E. Kallevig, 94, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Baseley officiating. Interment with Military Honors were in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT, Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is caring for the family. The family service was open to the public on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7 p.m., at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences, and...
Pruning trees can help control tree size, prevent damage from overgrown branches, and remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood. The best time to prune is during the late dormant season before new growth starts. Join us Wednesday, April 5 at the Richland County Extension Office from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a Backyard Tree Care: Planting and Pruning workshop with MSU Extension Forestry Specialist, Peter Kolb. Learn about tree physiology, planting, pruning, and problem solving. There will also be a pruning demonstration. Call 406-433-1206 for more...
For the last 10 years, Montana Farmers Union has hosted their Montana Farmers Union Women's Conference on the western half of the state, however, they are excited to be hosting a second event, the Eastern Montana Farmers Union Women's Conference in Sidney March 31- April 1. "This conference is for and about celebrating women in agriculture, rural communities, leadership and entrepreneurship. It provides an opportunity for them to share and build their skills and connect folks around the state,"...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited to announce their 20 under 40 program, designed to recognize and celebrate individuals in Richland County under 40 who are making a positive impact through their work or community involvement. Nominations are open now through April 15 and must include the nominee's name, age, place of employment, and contact information. It should also include how the nominee has positively enhanced their business, and how they have positively impact...
Jax really digs reading about all things construction, and he loves playing with all his cars and trucks. He also loves reading books and he's already built a strong foundation for a bright future be completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the library! Even though he always takes time to help care for his new baby brother he finds time to read and has started more new books like Curious George ("Monkey George"). Jax Andrews, 4, is the son of Chase Andrews and Laurel Masterson....
Pictures provide a powerful voice, creating a visual expression of something that may be hard to put into words. To enhance the voices of Richland County, particularly kids, Partnership For Promise is sponsoring Photo Voice encouraging kids, or adults, to take a picture of something in the community that they are proud of, or something of concern. Partnership For Promise explains the five basic concepts behind the Photo Voice project as follows. Images teach; pictures can influence policy; community members ought to participate in creating and...
Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The First Inaugural Gem & Mineral Show will be at the Richland County Fairgrounds, 211 W. Holly St., Sidney. Admission to the show is $3 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. There will be several vendors at the show with many different items including, jewelry, gemstones, fossils, crystals & amethyst, rough rock & slabs, agates & geodes plus much more. There will also be a Kids Corner which will have a "Wheel of Fortune, Gem Dig, Grab Bag and Garnet Pick...
