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The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has reached a milestone with the announcement that Sidney has regained state status as a Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The news means some additional funding for Sidney to market its large number of events throughout the year. “It helps with our marketing,” Kali Godfrey, executive director of the Sidney Chamber, said. In order to reach CVB status, a community needs to have more than $160,000 in annual gross lodging tax rev...
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....
Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) is pleased to announce that the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Committee has awarded its 20th loan for the purchase of a business in Sidney. Jamie Mayberry was approved for a loan to purchase the "Quick Change Oil" business. Mayberry completed an application in partnership with her lead lender, Veronica Melby, Stockman Bank, Sidney, and presented this project to the RLF committee for review. The funding request was to purchase the business, building and...
The St. Matthew’s Spring Fling will take place Saturday, May 11, from 7-11 p.m. for grades 6-8, and the dance open to all area youth. This semi-formal dance will take place at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. The admission is $10 per person, and boys are asked to not wear blue jeans, shorts, T-shirts and no caps or hats. The girls should not wear shorts or pants but modest dresses are encouraged....
The Richland County Health Department is encouraging families to check their vaccination records during the month of May. Outbreaks of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases are cropping up across the U.S. To be clear, there are no measles cases in Montana. However, now is a great time for families to ensure that they are up-to-date on recommended vaccines, including measles. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to severe health complications, like pneumonia, encephalitis and death. Infection is characterized by...
Sidney High School's senior Chace Waters is looking to end his high school career with a bang. Waters, who placed third in the discus at last year's Class A state track meet, is off to an even better start this season. Waters earned top honors in the shot put at the Top 10 meet held in Glasgow last week. Waters was seventh in the shot put at last year's state meet. The senior noted it's the best that he has ever done at the Top 10 competition that features the best track athletes in...
Sidney came away with three first-place showings during the Top 10 track meet held in Glasgow on April 29. Morgan Kindopp, a junior, cleared 11-0 in the pole vault for top honors in that event. Audree Deming, a junior, earned first in the discus with a mark of 105-7. Chace Waters, a senior, gained top honors for Sidney’s boys with a mark of 52-1 in the shot put. Another highlight for Sidney’s boys was the 400-meter relay team featuring Joseph Yadon, Aren Larson, Kevin Hutzenbiler and Jarret Averett finishing third with a time of 45.56 seconds....
The Sidney Eagle baseball team had two tough losses over the weekend, which ended their dreams of participating in the State Baseball Tournament in Missoula. On Friday, the Eagles traveled to Helena to play the East Helena Vigilantes. They lost 10-0. Cooper McNally led the Eagles with one hit in two at bats. The Eagles had one double play in the game. The Eagles spent the night in Helena and traveled to Columbus on Saturday for their final game of the season. They lost to the Columbus Cougars...
Sidney scored 46.5 points in the boys’ division for sixth place and 11 points in the girls’ division during track action in Watford City on Saturday. Sidney’s Chace Waters earned first place in the shot put with a mark of 52-9. Ryan Unruh finished second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 18.18 seconds. Nathan Carlsen took fifth in the race at 20.08 seconds. Kade Samuelson placed fourth in the discus with a best of 119-3. Joseph Yadon earned fourth in the 100 with a time of 11.56 seconds. Yadon took fifth in the long jump at 19-9. Moran...
Four members of the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do school traveled to Billings on Saturday, April 28, to participate in the 57th annual Kanlo Fujiwara invitational tae kwon do and judo championship. Competitions in judo, tae kwon do forms, tae kwon do sparring and board breaking were held. Results from the Sidney participants included: Delilah Edwards placed second in white belt sparring for the 7-8 age division. Scarlet Odegaard took first place in sparring and fourth place in forms for white belts...
Sidney High School choir and band members entertained with musical selections during their spring concert on April 30. Highlighting the night was the annual presentation of honors to top students of the music departments. Award winners for choir were Maude Hammerly with the National Choral Award and Cayla Hanson with the Arion Award. Established in 1948, the Arion Award gives national recognition to junior and senior class members chosen by their schools for outstanding achievement. Xander Schlo...
Events in Sidney unless otherwise listed. MT. Fri., May 10 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class Hosts Sunrise City Cleanup - Check in at Veterans Memorial Park. Volunteer for 1 hour or the entire morning. Multiple time slots available. To register text the word “Volunteer” to 406-206-7988. 1-9 p.m. - Women’s Wellness Collective - All ages welcome until 5 p.m.; remaining hours for 21+. Free to the public. Includes vendors showcasing wellness-oriented businesses with offerings that can improve the quality of life...
Celebration of Life services will be Saturday May 18, 2024 at 1:30 P.M. at the Church of the Nazarene in Sidney MT, with Pastor Richard Evan Officiating. 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. William “Bill” Brunner, 87 peacefully passed away on Monday January 22, 2024 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT with family by his side....
A new trial for Kyle Lee Severson is being planned. Richland County Attorney Charity McLarty says a scheduling conference is set for 2 p.m. on May 13. McLarty will serve as prosecutor in the case. District Judge Olivia Rieger has set Severson’s bond at $1 million in the case. Severson remains in prison for tampering. He has served about five years after being sentenced for eight years on that charge. A parole hearing is anticipated to occur soon. The new trial for Severson is planned in R...
Blind dates are going on at Sidney High School, but usually no romance is involved. Recently, librarians started the "Try a blind date with a book" promotion with the goal of getting students interested in a wider variety of books. Sidney High School librarian Dan Hart said he has thought about offering the promotion for years. Now was the perfect time because Central librarian Kelsee Campbell needed a project as part of her work to achieve her library endorsement. The promotion has books...
Savage students learned more about the energy field during a career exploration titled, "The Oil Industry and Its Impact," on April 23. The afternoon featured presentations from Cross Petroleum, Continental Resources, Valley Garage Welding and Fabrication along with Skills USA. Information shared from Richland Economic Development included that Richland County is the top oil production county in Montana. The county features 26 oil related companies with a total of 530 employees. Average...
The St. Matthew’s Spring Fling will take place Saturday, May 11, from 7-11 p.m. for grades 6-8, and the dance open to all area youth. This semi-formal dance will take place at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. This dance is a lock-in for safety. Students will be allowed to leave early, only if picked up and signed out by a parent. The admission is $10 per person, and boys are asked to not wear blue jeans, shorts, T-shirts and no caps or hats. The girls should not wear shorts or pants but modest dresses are encouraged. Ple...
Funeral services for Dale H. Dombrosky were Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Interment took place in the Sidney Cemetery. Visitation was on Monday, April 29, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, assisted the family. Remembrances, condolences and...
Jake's Celebration of Life is at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Faith Alliance Church in Sidney, Montana with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. A family gathering will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the VFW Post #4099 in Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Montana is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jake Obergfell was born on August 3, 1935, to Isadore (Jake) and Jea...
Richland County commissioners discussed the staff situation at the Sidney-Richland County Library during a meeting on April 22. Clerk and Recorder Stephanie Verhasselt, who heads human relations for the county, reported that library staff was hoping a seasonal employee could be hired to assist with the summer reading program. A person worked in that position last summer. Commissioners Duane Mitchell and Loren Young approved the position during the meeting. Commissioner Shane Gorder was absent....
Richland County track teams accounted for strong efforts at the large Glendive Shriners’ meet on Friday. Sidney’s boys scored 67 points for third place in the team standings. The Eagles tallied 24 points in the girls’ division. Savage’s girls accounted for 62 points for third place. Fairview scored 18 points in the boys’ division and six in the girls’ division. Sidney’s Chace Waters was a double winner with firsts in the shot put at 53-2 and discus at 141-9. Daniel Stevens cleared 14-0 in the pole vault for second place and Xander Schlot...
The Sidney Eagles split two home softball games during action last week. The Eagles knocked off Watford City, 18-3, in non-conference play on Thursday, April 25. Adessa Saitta, a freshman, was the game's winning pitcher. Sidney then fell to Miles City, 18-12, in conference action on Friday, April 26. After Miles City gained a 4-0 lead in the top of the first, the Eagles responded with five runs in the bottom of the frame. Hits by Amaiya Kirn, Jayla Huft and Aiyana Kirn highlighted the inning....
Foster Sukut, Sidney's third-grade boys' team, and Clancy Marshall, the Lambert Lions' fourth-grade girls' team, look to score during the Sunrise City Slam. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)...
Montana’s largest union has made an endorsement in the state’s crowded Republican primary in the eastern Congressional district. MFPE, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, endorsed lawyer Joel Krautter out of eight remaining candidates. Other candidates include former Congressman Dennis Rehberg, Auditor Troy Downing and Miles City state Sen. Ken Bogner. “MFPE members know what efficient, effective government looks like,” MFPE President Amanda Curtis said in a statement from the union. “We look at Congress and we see historic dysfuncti...
