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The Savage Cemetery Board delivered a well-prepared budget request to the Richland County Commissioners on May 20. New members of the committee include Dianne Etzel, Sandie Jepsen, Hanna Jepsen and Joe Slack. They noted that the funding request was higher than in previous years due to one-time needed projects. “We will be respectable of all funds we are getting,” Slack said. He added that if there are any leftover funds, they will be carried over to the next year. Projects could include rep...
The revolving loan fund offered by REDC is a valuable tool and can be beneficial for small business owners in Richland County in many ways. The RLF Loan Fund: • Provides access to a pool of funds that the business can draw from as needed. This flexibility allows the business to manage cash flow fluctuations more effectively, ensuring that it has funds available to cover expenses during slow periods or to seize opportunities for growth. • Provides working capital to cover day-to-day expenses such as payroll, inventory purchases, and uti...
Sidney High School seniors received a total of $429,406 in awards during the scholarship ceremony conducted at the Sidney Middle School auditorium on May 12. Recipients included the following: PEO Star Scholarship ($2,500) Hailey Holzworth Montana Clerk and Recorder ($1,000): Ella Norby Midrivers Higher Education ($2,000): Drew Ellingson, Hailey Holzworth, Garrett Larson, Cooper McNally, Abigail Schilling, Ireland Vandall and Aren Larson. Kim Rehbein Memorial ($500): Brooklyn Boyer Rocky and...
Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) is pleased to announce that the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Committee has awarded its 21st loan for the opening of a business in Sidney. Garrett Cayer was approved for a loan to open "406 Auto Group" an automotive sales and detailing business. Garrett completed an application in partnership with his lead lender, Don Garsjo, Yellowstone Bank , Sidney, and presented this project to the RLF committee for review. The funding request was for capital...
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the second payment of the 2023 Real Property taxes and first payment of the 2024 Mobile Home Taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 West Main, Sidney, MT 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience there is a payment drop box located in the alley behind the Old Courthouse and credit card payments are accepted online at richland.org. Any payments...
It's a full weekend of family fun as Watford City kicks off the summer with baseball, food trucks and Touch a Truck, all at the Rough Rider Center. Start the weekend off with the Walleye Legion Alumni baseball game at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 as players of all ages get together. A full weekend of baseball follows with The 4th Annual Doug Johnsrud Baseball Tournament, as teams from Froid, Billings and Richland County, MT; Lovell and Gillette, WY; Moose Jaw, SK; Williston, Hillsboro Central...
About 140 Richland County sixth-graders took part in the annual Walleyes Unlimited MonDak Chapter's kids fishing day at the Gartside Reservoir on May 21. Kevin Mayer and Justin Jones of the MonDak Chapter believe it was the 28th year of the activity to encourage youngsters to fish. The local event was created through the early leadership of Mayer, Russ Wells and Doug Hill. "A lot of chapters do this," Mayer said. "It introduces the kids to fishing." For the past several years, the Montana...
As we age, being prepared for all the things that can happen becomes more important than ever. For some, getting all of your affairs in order can be a daunting task. You know it should be done but often don’t know where to start or are concerned about the costs associated with it. Luckily, the Montana Legal Services Developer Program can help make it easier. The program provides elder law training and resources for older Montanans, their family members and social outreach workers. It also develops pro bono and local legal services referrals, t...
Events in Sidney & Fairview, MT Wed., May 29 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The Myth Of Beauty Waterworks 45th Juried Art Show - through May 31. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 22.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Coming June 5: Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Wed., May 29-Sun. June 2 Memorial Day Decorations - Decorations may be placed o...
Dan's services are at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney, MT with Pastor John Baseley officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, ND. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the funeral home and one hour before services at the Event Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sidney Health Center Cancer Center or a charity of one's choice. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT...
Richland County commissioners approved advertising for a temporary employee to assist in the county attorney’s office during a meeting held May 13. Richland County Attorney Charity McLarty said that position would be beneficial especially with one staff member anticipated to miss time because of a surgery. The temporary legal assistant can be hired for only up to one year. Duties will include preparing jury instructions and helping cover the office. Both commissioners Loren Young and Duane M...
The Richland County Health Department honored Rev. Dr. Tim Tharp and Wendy Wiltzen, APRN, FNP-C, with Friends of Public Health awards on May 13. "They are two phenomenal individuals who give of their time and expertise for Richland County's health," health department administrator Brittney Petersen said at the presentation. The Friend of Public Health Award is given by the Health Department to individuals or organizations in recognition of outstanding support of public health efforts in the comm...
Funeral services for David R. McMillen, 89, were Friday, May 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, with Pastor Barb Haugerud officiating. Military honors were presented by representatives of the U.S. Army Funeral Guard and VFW Post 4099 Sidney. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. David was laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney. Visitation was Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney....
Lambert High School honored 11 graduates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Graduates included Gracelyn Gonsioroski, Lillian Herbst, Jerome Hughes, Austin Lien, Landin Ligon, Brie Mullin, Corbin Mullin, Halley Mullin, Lauren Prevost, Sage Spinner and ShaeLyn Williams. In her valedictorian address, Gonsioroski's advice was to always be kind, that's life's too short to be negative and the importance of having a good relationship with Jesus Christ. Co-salutatorians were...
Richland County is now in possession of a Mobile Command Unit, EM-3, that could be worth its weight in gold if a high priority or time extended emergency occurs in the area. "It's something that we have talked about for a long time," Brandon Roth, Richland County's emergency management director, said. "Having this in our own toolbox will benefit the residents of Richland County. It's awesome." A grant from the Department of Homeland Security is paying about 90 % of the purchase. DES...
Area law enforcement along with athletes from Richland Opportunities Inc., were enthused to participate in the Richland County leg of the Special Olympics' Torch Run on Wednesday, May 8. Sidney police officer Brett Norby reports that representatives from the Fairview Police Department, Richland County Sheriff's Office and Sidney Police Department all took part in the annual event. Norby has served as the leg leader since 2020. He explained that the program helps fund a Special Olympics' team in...
The search for former Richland County resident Breeanna Ward apparently came to a sad and tragic end on Sunday. The Williston Police Department reports that approximately at 1:44 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of 11th Ave W. for a report of an unresponsive person who was believed to be deceased. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the presence of a deceased individual matching the description of Ward, who was reported missing on Feb. 28, 2024. Positive identification has yet to be made. The investigation into the...
Rick and LuAnn Sharbono were honored at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 5, for their 35 years volunteering for the Fairview Food Bank. Rick started volunteering in 1989 as a Zion council member, and brought LuAnn and their two children Danny and Marci along for the ride. They have cheerfully served thousands of needy people over the years but the time has come for their retirement from the job. The Fairview Food Bank is now in the capable hands of Jodi McPherson, Zion Lutheran Church...
Candidate Erin Farris-Olsen wants to take politics out of the Clerk of Montana Supreme Court office. Farris-Olsen, one of two Democrats running for the position currently held by Republican Bowen Greenwood, spent time in Sidney last week to attend the state clerk of district courts convention. She said she is proud of the Democrat party's values of fairness and equality, but she feels the office should leave their politics at the door. "The clerk should serve all people and not be...
Sawyer Hermanson is already a bookworm, reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! She is a regular at Storytime and loves picking out books with her sister Avery, mom, and grandma each week. Sawyer's favorite books include "Bruce the Bear," "Pete the Cat," and "Disney Princesses." She enjoys playing with her baby dolls and magna tiles before listening to 4-6 books at bedtime. When she grows up, Sawyer wants to be a graduation girl and Elsa. Sawyer, age 2.5, is the daughter of Wyatt and Caycee...
The MSU Richland County Extension Office will be hosting a container gardening workshop on Thursday, May 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office meeting room located at 1499 N Central Ave, Sidney. This workshop will be led by MSU Roosevelt County Extension agent Wendy Becker. Come and learn how to make a container garden and take one home! Please call the MSU Richland County Extension Office to sign up by May 15, 406-433-1206....
The ROI Foundation has awarded two scholarships to Avery Iversen and 2024 Fairview High School graduate Emily Johnson. Iversen is currently attending Minot State University and participate in the ASTEP program. Johnson will atten Williston State College in the fall and participate in the nursing program. 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, which is currently headed by Colby Braun. The...
As we age, being prepared for all the things that can happen becomes more important than ever. For some, getting all of your affairs in order can be a daunting task. You know it should be done but often don’t know where to start or are concerned about the costs associated with it. Luckily, the Montana Legal Services Developer Program can help make it easier. The program provides elder law training and resources for older Montanans, their family members and social outreach workers. It also develops pro bono and local legal services referrals, t...
