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Born Dec. 24, 1940, Barb was the second of four children of German immigrants Elizabeth Langwald Weber and Joseph Weber. During her childhood she loved working with her father on the family farm south of Fairview, MT. Barb was the homecoming and prom queen her senior year at Fairview High, but was quick to say "there weren't many girls in my class." Her classmates knew her to be kind and beautiful, especially her high school sweetheart Johnny Bauman whom she later married. After high school...
Absentee ballots will soon be mailed out for November’s election. Two of the most important elections on the ballot are for Montana’s Supreme Court. We, as a group of Montana attorneys, former and current elected officials, and concerned citizens, are committed to supporting our Montana and United States Constitutions. We believe in the rule of law and the separation of powers between our executive, legislative, and judicial branches. We also believe in the absolute need for a fair, independent, and non-partisan judiciary to interpret our law...
Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Oct. 15: Historical Sewing, Textiles and Projects, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Oct. 16: Historical Games, 2-5 p.m. at the Fort Buford barracks. Participate in games that may have been played at the fort long ago such as cribbage, cards, and checkers. Fort Buford State His...
Born December 24, 1940, Barb was the second of four children of German immigrants Elizabeth Langwald Weber and Joseph Weber. During her childhood she loved working with her father on the family farm south of Fairview, Montana. Barb was the homecoming and prom queen her senior year at Fairview High, but was quick to say "there weren't many girls in my class." Her classmates knew her to be kind and beautiful, especially her high school sweetheart Johnny Bauman whom she later married. After high...
The seven members of the LYREC Operation Roundup Board had a very important decision to make, Thursday, Sept. 22. The board members met in the LYREC board room as they do every quarter to decide who to award the funds accumulated by the Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Trust. Operation Round Up is a program originally founded in 1989 by Palmetto Electric in Hilton Head Island, SC. It has since been adopted by many energy cooperatives across the country. When the program is in effect customers ma...
Richland Economic Development Corp is pleased to announce that the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) committee has awarded its 18th loan for the purchase of a building in Sidney. Serina Kringen was approved for a loan to purchase the old "Yellowstone Merc" building. Kringen completed an application in partnership with her lead lender, Veronica Melby, Stockman Bank of Sidney, and presented this project to the RLF committee for review. The funding request was to purchase the building and equipment. For...
When a storm is approaching, cows and buffalo have two very different responses. Cows will attempt to outrun the storm, thus prolonging their suffering as they often run with the storm. Buffalo, however, turn and face the storm. They instinctively know that charging directly into the storm will get them out of the inclement weather quicker. Montana residents have faced many storms and challenges over the last few years. Many residents have chosen to face these challenges head on attempting to...
Serina Kringen, Sidney, remembers her dad's (Randy) exact words, "Invest in the community", which she has chosen to do by purchasing the Yellowstone building Sept. 8. "I'm very excited," she smiles. Kringen grew up in the construction business by watching her dad and owning MonDak Doors. She has chosen to bring back the original brick walls and wood floors where she can and return it to its historic decor. She always had a special place in her heart shopping for clothing, shoes and watching the...
After more than 35 years in business, owners of Sidney Paint & Glass, Duane Carda and his wife Judy, have decided it is time to sell the company. It was a difficult decision, and one Carda has mixed emotions about. "I'm going to miss the people the most. I'm a talker and I love to visit," he explains. "I would love to see someone take over as I know there's a need for a business like this in Sidney." Sidney Paint & Glass has been supplying paint, flooring, windows, window treatments,...
Memorial Mass for Robert "Bob" Buxbaum, 77, Fairview, MT are at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT, with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Wake services were held at 6 P.M., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Fairview, MT. Inurnment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Fairview FFA Chapter, 713 S. Western Ave, Fairview,...
This year’s annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 9 and 10, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. “We’ve had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set,” event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. “Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event with the Town of Fairview. Collection times for...
At the end of June, the U.S. Navy added another high-tech nuclear-powered fast attack submarine and christened it the USS Montana. Three of its crew members were given the opportunity to visit eastern Montana. The three sailors came from different parts of the country. Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade or LTJG Thomas R. Harvey grew up in Utah. He had joined the Navy because of his sense of duty, desire to serve our Country, and because he felt it would make a good career for him. Now he is head of...
Funeral services for John L. Olson, 83, Sidney, MT, were held 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, from 10 a.m.-Noon at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made...
Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Sept. 5: Fort Buford Flag Lowering Ceremony and Site Closing, 5 p.m. Members of the 6th Infantry will lower the flag to observe the end of the summer season. Fort Buford closes for fall/winter. Sept. 6: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center begins fall/winter hours: Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5...
This year's annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 9 and 10, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. "We've had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set," event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. "Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event...
Thursday, Sept. 1: SMS Eagle Volleyball vs Miles City, 4 p.m., MS Gymnasium Friday, Sept. 2: SMS Eagle Volleyball vs Glasgow, 3 p.m., MS Gymnasium Saturday, Sept. 3: SMS Eagle Football vs. Williston, 10 a.m., Swanson Field; SHS Eagle Volleyball vs. Havre HS Blue Ponies, 2 p.m., SHS Gymnasium. Thank you to the game sponsors, Richland Pump & Supply, Sidney Sugars Incorporated, Seitz Insurance Agency, Blue Rock Products Co, Tri-County Implement, Eagle Country Ford, Action Auto and Yellowstone Bank....
This year's annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 9 and 10, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. "We've had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set," event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. "Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event...
Glendive, MT - Construction on portions related to the Lower Yellowstone project is still ongoing in the area. Joe’s Island is expected to remain closed to the public through the Fall and Winter of 2022 when all construction related activities are scheduled to be complete. “For safety reasons, recreationists and other members of the public should avoid the area, which is still an active construction zone,” Ryan Newman, Montana Area Manager said. “When the island is re-opened, we will issue a public notice.” Contractors are still present o...
Funeral services for John L. Olson, 83 of Sidney are at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 10 AM to Noon at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be...
Miles City - It was a wild paddlefish season, but not so much for harvest rates as for weird weather and river flows. The 2022 Yellow Tag paddlefish season on the Yellowstone and lower Missouri rivers ended June 30 with a final estimated harvest of 769 fish. It was an interesting season that started with minimal river flows and poor expectations that snowpack would change the situation. However, mountain snowstorms and rain showers in late May changed river flow conditions dramatically. Low flows early and high flows late, combined with a new...
Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Programs and times are subject to change. Aug. 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. “To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876” by Bret Baier. Aug. 21: Historical Games for all ages, 2-4 p.m. at the Fort Buford barracks. Checkers, dominoes, cribbage, grace hoops and other...
A Lower Yellowstone Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held July 26 at Joe's Island on the south side of Yellowstone River, across from the Intake Fish Screens. Approximately 100 dignitaries and local residents from Montana and North Dakota attended plus proclamations were read from others. The ceremony was lead by Kayla Eckert Uptmor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, followed by Tanya Trujillo, Asst. Secretary of Water and Science, Dept. of the Interior; Camille Calimlim Touton, Bureau of Reclamation...
A Lower Yellowstone Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held July 26 at Joe’s Island on the south side of Yellowstone River, across from the Intake Fish Screens. Approximately 100 dignitaries and local residents from Montana and North Dakota attended plus proclamations were read from others. The ceremony was lead by Kayla Eckert Uptmor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, followed by Tanya Trujillo, Asst. Secretary of Water and Science, Dept. of the Interior; Camille Calimlim Touton, Bureau of Reclamation commissioner; Col. Geoff Van Epps, U.S. Amy Corps o...
Madison Sparks, Sidney, started her 4-H journey as a Yellowstone Valley Trailblazer Cloverbud in 2012 and is now on her last year with the Forever Buds 4-H club. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be in 4-H because of the animals. “The animals definitely were a big part of why I wanted to join 4-H. I love to be around them,” said Sparks. Throughout her time as a 4-H member, she has shown steers, goats, pigs, alpacas, and rabbits. She has also participated in several indoor projects including photography, sewing, quilting, baking, cake dec...
