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On Sunday, March 26, 5:30 a.m. CT, on ND HWY. 1804 near MM 290 there was injury crash in Williams County. A 2016 Volvo semi-tractor and trailer, driven by a 35-year-old female, Carrollton, GA, loaded with frac sand was traveling eastbound on HWY. 1804 near MM 290 the semi pulled into an approach on the north side attempting to turn around. The semi than backed across Highway 1804 to another approach on the south side. As the semi was getting turned around onto the highway to go back west, a 2017 GMC Sierra, driven by a 43-year-old male, Logan,...
Mark your calendars for the premiere showings of historical crime thriller, 'End of the Rope.' This North Dakota made movie is based on the late Dennis Edward Johnson's book 'End of the Rope', which was written about the infamous Charles Bannon case of 1931. Bannon was a ranch hand for the well-off Haven family who resided just south of Schafer, ND, five miles east of Watford City. When the family mysteriously disappeared, the townspeople's suspicions were raised as to what had become of the cou...
On Friday, March 10, at approximately 6:38 p.m. CST Hwy. 85 near mile marker 178, approximately 5 miles south of Williston there was a fatality crash. A 2014 Western Star Truck driven by Kenneth Schafer, 67-year-old male, Bridger, MT, hauling a pneumatic sand trailer was traveling north on Hwy. 85 near mile marker 178. A 2018 Ford F350 driven by Bona Son, 29-year-old male, Watford City, ND, was traveling south on Hwy 85. The Ford lost control, crossed into the northbound lanes. The Ford and Western Star Truck collided. The driver of the Ford...
The Northeastern Arts Network presents their finale of the Big Sky Concert Season on Friday, March 17 with a unique duo celebrating chamber music from the 18th Century. Baroque Music Montana specializes in music inspired by history, performing works by celebrated composers of the Baroque, as well as many pieces rarely or not heard since the 18th century. Baroque violinist Carrie Krause and Seattle based lutenist John Lenti have toured together with their repertoire from their recently recorded a...
In the cutline for the picture titled “Awakened Wellness Ribbon Cutting” that appeared on page 12A in the March 8 issue, it says Chamber President Chip Gifford. It should say Chamber Director Chip Gifford....
Pictured (L-R) Chamber directors Alli Nelson, Jamie Larson, and Megan Garza; business owner Anya Chamberlain; employee Piper Hurley; Chamber directors Hanna Jepsen, Shay Steinbeisser, and Chip Gifford; and Executive Chamber Director Kali Godfrey all attended the ribbon cutting for Merge's new location at 214 S. Central Ave., Sidney on Tuesday, March 7. (Photo by Jaymi Mozeak)...
Marvellous Okonne, an Operation Christmas Child Full Circle speaker, is coming to Sidney to share how receiving an Operation Christmas Child box changed his life and continues to remind him of God's love and care for him on Saturday, March 18 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. According to flyers about the event, Okonne is the youngest of four children. He grew up in a part of Central Africa where Christians are persecuted for their beliefs and his family had to resettle in another area...
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...
Helena, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased to announce 100 Montana high school seniors who have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in two awards, $1,000 for 50-99 hours of service and $1,500 for 100+ hours of service to attend a Montana Campus Compact member institution next fall. “Reach Higher Montana is always glad to work with our partners to increase scholarship resources for Montana students,” said Kelly...
Javier and Veronica Morales have been operating the Centre Theater, Sidney,since Jan. 25. "We are a young, energetic family that is happy to serve the community by providing some stress relief and fun," said owner Javier Morales. They are finishing up the first phase of their construction plan: to remodel the whole concessions area. Next, they will be putting in an arcade. Most of the machines will be upstairs. Their goal is to be able to some day restore the storefront. "This is a historical bu...
6 brought with it the return of a longstanding Williston business. A property company that has bought different hotels in Williston and Watford City bought the Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center and has renovated it to the point that it would not be recognized upon entering. The Grand Williston Hotel was first opened in the 1980s. It was a major part of the scenery for many years until 2020 rolled around. Like many other businesses across the country, the hotel had to close down....
US Highway 85 will soon be under construction as the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) approved a $77,229,503.51 bid from Minnesota-based business, Central Specialties, to expand the two-lane highway into four lanes from 23rd St NW (CR30) to Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s North Unit Entrance. “A connected four-lane system has been discussed by leadership in the state for many years with the main remaining link between I-94 and US 2 along the US Highway 85 corridor. Dur...
A new planning tool was announced last week by the Montana Wildlife and Transportation Partnership (MWTP or Partnership), aimed to help local groups identify areas of greatest need for decreasing wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) and improving wildlife movement across our state highways. The Montana Wildlife and Transportation Partnership is a collaborative group of representatives from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), and Montanans for Safe Wildlife Passage (MSWP). Formed in 2019, the...
Millions of rural caregivers provide crucial support to family members or friends living with memory loss and dementia. These same caregivers often feel stressed and isolated. An online workshop may help them. The University of California, San Francisco is conducting a study of a new online caregiver workshop. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Caregivers may qualify if they: • Live in a rural area • Care for someone with memory loss • Are 18 years of age or older • Provide care for at least 10 hours per week Caregivers...
The Sidney Gymnastics Club is holding its Fourth Annual Designer Purse Bingo at the Sidney Elks Lodge on Friday, March 10. Sidney Gymnastics' Annual Designer Purse Bingo is an annual fundraiser that was dreamed up by the board comprised of parents of the gymnasts in 2020 to aid with expenses like electricity, heating, and insurance for their building as well as travel expenses for the team and wages for the coaches. The event will be for adults 21 and older. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and...
The McKenzie County Planning and Zoning Commission and SRF Consulting will be reviewing the McKenzie County zoning ordinances as part of the Zoning Ordinance Review Project this year during the regular zoning and planning meetings every second Monday at 5 p.m. Zoning ordinances are fairly new to McKenzie County. The county was not officially zoned until 2013. McKenzie County has added some amendments to the ordinance since then, however, nothing has been done to this extent since 2013. All the districts will be reviewed this year on four...
“Invest in the community.” Those words of family advice are what keeps Serena Kringen fighting the good fight to bring the Yellowstone Mercantile building back to Sidney. The Yellowstone Mercantile building project has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Montana Main Street Program which was established in 2005 and currently serves 35 communities in Montana. It is a collaborative effort between the Community Development Division and the Montana Office of Tourism at the Montana Department of Commerce. The program provides services and ass...
Baton Rouge, LA - The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Liliana Johnson, Bozeman at Montana State University Chloe Senn, Sidney at Montana State University They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7...
Sidney, MT - In February, the Sidney Health Center Cancer Care team attended the Triple State Oncology Society Meeting in Jackson Hole, WY. The meeting included members from the Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Oncology Societies through the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). The annual meeting serves to gather, educate, network and recognize members who volunteer several hours. The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is a community of cancer centers - representing members...
The Northeastern Arts Network presents their finale of the Big Sky Concert Season on Friday, March 17 with a unique duo celebrating chamber music from the 18th Century. Baroque Music Montana specializes in music inspired by history, performing works by celebrated composers of the Baroque, as well as many pieces rarely or not heard since the 18th century. Baroque violinist Carrie Krause and Seattle based lutenist John Lenti have toured together with their repertoire from their recently recorded a...
Sidney, MT – Sidney Health Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient s...
McDonald's fans in Sidney got a scare in 2022. The longstanding business closed its doors for renovations and when the projected reopening date came around the restaurant remained closed. They did reopen and held an open house to celebrate on March 1, 2023. On Aug. 22, 2022, Emmanuel Leon closed his Sidney McDonald's location for much-needed renovations. He has been the franchise owner of five McDonald's locations including Sidney's since 2021, but the Sidney location was the only one that...
The Roughrider Fund is a 1 1/2¢ city sales tax that was established in 2004 to support projects that develop, promote and enhance the general welfare of the region with primary focus given to projects that improve the attractiveness of Watford City by increasing and enhancing community amenities and services. The Fund has committed 2023 funds to its Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program to develop businesses that provide in-demand goods and services to the community. See the summary of BR&E programs to support entrepreneurs in our...
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam! Recognize the four basic signs of a scam: 1. Scammers pretend to be from a familiar organization or agency, like the Social Security Administration. They may email attachments with official-looking logos, seals, signatures, or pictures of employee credentials. 2. Scammers mention a problem or a...
