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  • Sidney Wins Two Of Three Baseball Games

    Robyn Heck|Apr 24, 2024

    The Sidney Eagles baseball team defeated the Williston JV-1 team with a score of 13-1 on April 16, in Williston. The Eagles scored two in the second inning after a Williston error scored one run and Kayson Radke grounded out, scoring one run. They added two more runs in the third after Gradin Sukut and Kason Radke got RBIs due to errors. There were eight hits and five runs in the sixth inning. Ty Schepens hit his second home run of the season, scoring two runs, Treyce Bower singled, scoring...

  • Sunrise Clinic Plans Quilt, Pie Auction

    Robyn Heck|Apr 17, 2024

    The Sunrise Women’s Clinic quilt and pie auction will be held on Sunday, April 21, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, at 211 E. Holly Rd. Join them for a Sunday dinner, followed by a quilt and pie auction to benefit the Sunrise Pregnancy Resource and Family Outreach Center. The free-will-offering dinner starts at 11:30 a.m. and the auction begins at 1 p.m. The dinner will be meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and rolls. The quilt and pie auction will feature machine quilted quilts, homemade pies and smiley faced c...

  • Eagles Win Three Of Four Games

    Robyn Heck|Apr 17, 2024

    On April 8, the Sidney Eagle baseball team traveled to Stanley, ND, to defeat the Blue Jays 17 to 2, and the Ray Jays 15-4. The first game was against the Ray Jays. Ty Schepens drove in four runs on three hits to give the Eagles a lead. Schepens doubled in the second inning, scoring three runs and singled in the first scoring one. The Eagles won, thanks in part to eight runs scored in the second inning. Treyce Bower grounded out, Kayson Radke drew a walk, Cooper McNally drew a walk, and Blake...

  • Eagle Baseball Has Victories Against Watford City, Lone Peak; Gets First Home Run Of The Season

    Robyn Heck|Apr 10, 2024

    The Sidney Eagle baseball team had their first victory of the season, beating Watford City on Tuesday, April 2, with a score of 9-6. The Watford City Wolves were the first to score. In the top of the second inning the Sidney Eagles scored after Trace Bain hit a triple and was brought home by Braden Harris. The Wolves took the lead in the bottom of the third making the score 2-1. In the top of the fifth, the Eagles captured the lead, 3-2, after Gradin Sukut hit a double and Cooper McNally lined...

  • Eagle Baseball Season Opener Moved To Columbus Due To Weather

    Robyn Heck|Apr 3, 2024

    The Sidney Eagles baseball team was supposed to open their 2024 season at home against the Columbus Cougars on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23. Montana weather had other plans. Their next game was scheduled for Friday, March 29, at home, against the Park Rangers. Despite shoveling off the field at Moose Park, the weather didn't cooperate and the game was cancelled. It still wasn't playable weather in Sidney on Saturday, but it was in Columbus! So, on Saturday, March 30, the team left early to...

  • SHS Cheer & Drill Teams Bring Home Gold

    Robyn Heck|Mar 27, 2024

    The Sidney High School Cheerleaders and the Eaglette Drill Team competed at Cheerfest in Lewistown, MT on Friday, March 15. The drill team competed with their routine to "Thunderstruck". They took first place. Our drill team seniors competed with a routine to "Smooth Criminal" and took second place. Senior Tayten Bright also took first place in the tumble off. "I am beyond proud of the accomplishments of this team! It was absolute perfection watching them compete!" said Drill Team head coach...

  • Alexander Who-ville

    Robyn Heck|Dec 27, 2023

    Alexander Public School was planning to hold their annual Christmas concert, Tuesday, Dec. 19. Due to an outbreak of influenza A, over 100 students were home sick. The school holiday program has been postponed until after the winter break. Students and staff have been busy decorating the hallways for a Whoville competition. Concert attendees are invited around the school to check out each entry. They've decided to keep Whoville up until after the make-up concert in January....

  • Sidney Boys Baseball Inaugural Game, Columbus, March 24

    Robyn Heck|Dec 27, 2023

    Sidney High School made history last spring. On March 24, the Sidney High School Boys Baseball team took the field for the first time, traveling to Columbus, MT. They were planning to spend the night and play two games on Saturday, March 25, but Mother Nature and snow had other plans. Quite a few people came out to support Sidney in their first game. Kelly Bower said, “I am super excited to be at the first baseball game! I think it is great. I’m optimistic. I’m excited to see how our boys will be able to compete against teams we have never...

  • Richland County Sports Complex Moves To New Location

    Robyn Heck|Dec 27, 2023

    The Richland County Sports Complex has moved to a new building! They are now located in the old Cenex garage, next to Cooperative Western Choice. Up until August, they had been located at the fairgrounds. “The reason for the move was because this building has heat, has no dirt floor, and we had room to add a pickle-ball court,” said Chairman Terry Roth. “This gives an opportunity for more people to use our complex.” The RCSC hours for the month of October are Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (pitch and catch for softball players...

  • Crate Montana Holds Ribbon Cutting

    Robyn Heck|Dec 27, 2023

    Crate Montana held their ribbon cutting and grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 15. They are a discount store that sells a little bit of everything, including women’s clothing size XS to 4X. Owner Gina McIntyre is excited to bring her business to our community. Their entire inventory is either over stock, shelf pulls, discontinued, damaged box items, or returns. Most items are brand new. Crate Montana is located at 1055 S. Central Ave., next to The Rush Coffee Shop....

  • Alexander Christmas Stroll Dec. 7

    Robyn Heck|Nov 29, 2023

    You won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion’s booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organizations will be fundraising by selling cider, hot...

  • Crate Montana Holds Ribbon Cutting

    Robyn Heck|Nov 22, 2023

    Crate Montana held their ribbon cutting and grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 15. They are a discount store that sells a little bit of everything, including women's clothing size XS to 4X. Owner Gina McIntyre is to bring her business to our community. Their entire inventory is either over stock, shelf pulls, discontinued, damaged box items, or returns. Most items are brand new. Crate Montana is located at 1055 S. Central Ave., next to The Rush Coffee Shop....

  • Alexander Christmas Stroll Dec. 7

    Robyn Heck|Nov 15, 2023

    You won't want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion's booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organiza...

  • Alexander High School Competing in Drone Racing

    Robyn Heck|Nov 8, 2023

    Have you ever heard of drone racing as a school sport? This is Alexander School's second year with a drone racing team. "Drone racing is an exciting way for students to interact with others in a gaming aspect while still gaining valuable skills like critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Time management, scheduling, and commitment are also skills gained in the program," said coach Cathy White. "We practice 2-3 times a week, and then race other teams from across the state virtually...

  • Family Walk For Life & "Conquer the Course" Event

    Robyn Heck|Oct 11, 2023

    The Sidney Fall Festival, organized by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, and the Sunrise Women’s Clinic are teaming up to present the Family Walk for Life and the “Conquer the Course” Event. This 1 or 5k walk/run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. Registration will start at 2 p.m. Thie event will begin at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Sidney. Events will include a 1 mile/5k run and walk, plus “Conquer the Course” event. “Conquer the Course” is a challenging 4-person team competition. The entry fee for the team is $150. T...

  • SHS Powder Puff Flag Football Oct. 15

    Robyn Heck|Oct 11, 2023

    The annual Powder Puff flag football game will take place next Sunday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Swanson Field, Sidney. This is the 20th anniversary of the Close Up fundraiser with advisor Brad Faulhaber! There will be lots of snacks and a 50-50 drawing and Blue Rock will be sponsoring drinks. "This game is the Junior girls versus the Senior girls," said participant Ryleigh Kleinke. "There are about 50 girls and 10-13 coaches participating". The coaches are males, but all of the players are female....

  • Halloween Decorating For A Cause

    Robyn Heck|Oct 11, 2023

    Do you love Halloween? I'm not sure anyone in Sidney loves it more than Jan Getchell and her daughter Alysia Roland. Drive by 507 7th Ave. Southwest and see how their Halloween decorations beat the Griswolds at Christmas. Alysia says she's been decorating her mom's yard for nine or ten years. The first few years the theme was the traditional witches, ghosts, and spiders. She has always done most of the decorating by herself, however, last year; she recruited help from her husband because of so...

  • Richland County Sports Complex Moves To New Location

    Robyn Heck|Oct 11, 2023

    The Richland County Sports Complex has moved to a new building! They are now located in the old Cenex garage, next to Cooperative Western Choice. Up until August, they had been located at the fairgrounds. "The reason for the move was because this building has heat, has no dirt floor, and we had room to add a pickle-ball court," said Chairman Terry Roth. "This gives an opportunity for more people to use our complex." The RCSC hours for the month of October are Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday from...

  • Emmaus House Fundraiser Oct. 7 Sidney

    Robyn Heck|Oct 4, 2023

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 7 for the Emmaus House annual fundraiser held at the Elk’s Club, Sidney. The theme is “Fall into the Past: A Retro Night Out”. It will be a fun filled evening, with food throughout the decades, a photo booth, silent auction, live auction, jar prize drawings and quilt raffle. Super nachos will be available and Catherine Cayko will be making Louisiana Chicken and Andouille gumbo. “For those that want to dress up in their favorite decade, we will have prizes for those who win the best costume! Otherwi...

  • Emmaus House Fundraiser Oct. 7 Sidney

    Robyn Heck|Sep 27, 2023

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 7 for the Emmaus House annual fundraiser held at the Elk’s Club, Sidney. The theme is “Fall into the Past: A Retro Night Out”. It will be a fun filled evening, with food throughout the decades, a photo booth, silent auction, live auction, jar prize drawings and quilt raffle. Super nachos will be available and Catherine Cayko will be making Louisiana Chicken and Andouille gumbo. “For those that want to dress up in their favorite decade, we will have prizes for those who win the best costume! Otherwi...

  • Sidney Country Club Hosting Golf Tournaments

    Robyn Heck|Sep 20, 2023

    The Sidney Country Club is proud to host both the Class A Divisional and State Golf Tournaments this year! The Class A Divisional Golf Tournament will take place Friday, Sept. 22. There will be a practice round on Thursday Sept. 21. Participating schools will be, Billings Central, Lockwood, Laurel, Fergus, East Helena, Park, Havre, Glendive, Miles City, Hardin, and Sidney. Each school is allowed to bring five boys and five girls to compete, with one alternate. Head coach Ben Berg stated, "The...

  • Eastern Montana Out Of Darkness Walk, Sept. 16, Sidney

    Robyn Heck|Sep 13, 2023

    The annual Eastern Montana Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention will be on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Veteran’s Memorial Park starting at 9 a.m. “We will have kettle corn from Sunrise Kettle. Debbie’s Donuts will be there, as well as The Rush!,” said organizer Nick Kallem. There will be many activities including raffle prizes, team photos and resource information from community partners such as All Nations Health Center, Project Tomorrow, Race for Autism, Winds of Change, Buckets of Love, Missoula Aging Services, A Life YOUnite...

  • Touch-A-Truck Sidney Sept. 9

    Robyn Heck|Sep 6, 2023

    Mamas Helping Mamas, under the direction of Rylee Schroeder and Jaden Sovern, will be presenting the first annual Touch-a-Truck Event on Sept. 9 from 2-5 p.m., at the Richland County Fairgrounds. There will be fire trucks, cop cars, and construction equipment for families with younger kids to gather and get hands on with the vehicles of our town that make it a safe and a functioning community. Vendors and food trucks will also be available. “We have seen other communities put on the event with a great turn out and figured why not bring that h...

  • Eastern Montana Out Of Darkness Walk, Sept. 16, Sidney

    Robyn Heck|Sep 6, 2023

    The annual Eastern Montana Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention will be on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Veteran’s Memorial Park starting at 9 a.m. “We will have kettle corn from Sunrise Kettle. Debbie’s Donuts will be there, as well as The Rush!,” said organizer Nick Kallem. There will be many activities including raffle prizes, team photos and resource information from community partners such as All Nations Health Center, Project Tomorrow, Race for Autism, Winds of Change, Buckets of Love, Missoula Aging Services, A Life YOUnite...

  • Touch-A-Truck Sidney Sept. 9

    Robyn Heck|Aug 30, 2023

    Mamas Helping Mamas, under the direction of Rylee Schroeder and Jaden Sovern, will be presenting the first annual Touch-a-Truck Event on Sept. 9 from 2-5 p.m., at the Richland County Fairgrounds. There will be fire trucks, cop cars, and construction equipment for families with younger kids to gather and get hands on with the vehicles of our town that make it a safe and a functioning community. Vendors and food trucks will also be available. “We have seen other communities put on the event with a great turn out and figured why not bring that h...

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