Articles from the January 17, 2018 edition


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  • Signup For The Roundup

    Jan 17, 2018

    The Roundup offers free weekly mail delivery in Sidney, MT. If you have a Sidney mailing address and currently do not receive The Roundup newspaper at home (and would like to) sign up today! Stop by 111 West Main, call 406-433-3306 or send your name and address to us at either [email protected] or PO Box 1207, Sidney, MT 59270....

  • Sidney Area Chamber Award Winners

    Jan 17, 2018

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their annual banquet Monday, January 15 at the Elks Lodge in Sidney....

  • LYIP Hearing Set for March 5

    Jan 17, 2018

    Monday, March 5th has been set by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments on the appeal by federal agencies and the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project against the injunction on the fish bypass and concrete weir imposed by Judge Brian Morris last summer. The court has up to six weeks to rule on the appeal. The 40 minute hearing will be held at the historic Pioneer Square Courthouse in Portland, OR at 9 a.m. The appellants include LYIP, the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation and US Fish & Wildlife. LYIP...

  • Long X Arts Foundation Annual Meeting Feb. 5

    Jan 17, 2018

    If you’re interested in learning more about the future of The Long X Arts Foundation and want to be in on the conversation officially, please join us at our annual meeting, 5 p.m., Monday, February 5, Roughrider Center, Watford City, ND. This meeting is open to the public and a great way to learn more about our organization and provide input, feedback and ideas for the 2018-19 calendar. In the meantime, check out our exciting upcoming events or donate to our mission on our website www.longxarts.com....

  • Eli Young Band and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to Headline Richland County Fair

    Stephanie Ler|Jan 17, 2018

    The Richland County Fair and Rodeo concert-goers will spend Saturday, August 4th moving and grooving to music by the Eli Young Band, featuring special guest the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Fair & Rodeo manager Jamie Larson announced the bands publicly on January 10th. Pre-sale tickets will be available until July 27th. The Eli Young Band, self-proclaimed modern country music "misfits", is comprised of singer Mike Eli, guitarist James Young, bassist Jon Jones and drummer Chris Thompson. After...

  • Ice Cold Laps, Local Brews on Tap, Feb. 10th

    Stephanie Ler|Jan 17, 2018

    The North Dakota Brewers Guild is teaming up with Save the Maah Daah Hey to combine a cool race ending with cold local beers at the Winter Beer Fest. On Saturday, February 10th, enjoy the snowy "Poco Rio Frio" Badlands race on the historic and serene Maah Daah Hey Trail, Long X Trail, and the Poco Rio Frio, a frozen Badlands creek. The trail will be cleared for snowshoeing, cross country skiing or fat biking with bike tires 3.8 inches or greater. The course begins at the CCC Campground south of...

  • Benefit Fundraiser Planned for Neal Stromberg

    Jan 17, 2018

    A fundraiser has been planned for Neal Stromberg and his wife Audrey, former residents of Plentywood. Neal was diagnosed with leukemia in late September and has since been undergoing treatment at the University of Minnesota. His recovery is expected to take place over the next year, or longer, and has included a recent bone marrow transplant. The Fiesta and Fireworks fundraiser will take place on Feb. 11, at the Culbertson School cafeteria beginning at 4:30 p.m. and will include a free-will...

  • Richard Keith O'Connor, 94 Sidney, MT formerly of Wolf Point, MT

    Jan 17, 2018

    Richard Keith O'Connor, 94, a rancher from Wolf Point, and later Sidney, MT passed away Monday, January 8 at Eastern Montana Veteran's Home, Glendive, Montana, with his daughter, Dawn, holding his hand. Cremation has taken place, and his remains will be buried in June with his wife, Jeanne (Berry) O'Connor, in Custer County Cemetery, Miles City, MT. A memorial service will be held at that time. In lieu of flowers, please spend time riding a good horse and enjoying God's country, or reading to a...

  • Mucho Si Holds Ribbon Cutting

    Jan 17, 2018

    Mucho Si Mexican Restaurant and the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held a ribbon cutting on January 12 in celebration of its third anniversary. Pictured are: Madina McGlothern, Sidney Chamber office manager; Susan Joy, Sidney Chamber executive director; Chucky & Desiree Guillen Molina, Mucho Si owners; Laura Schieber, Sidney Chamber and Freli Guillen, Mucho Si server. Located in the Yellowstone Marketplace, Sidney, MT, Mucho Si serves authentic Mexican food seven days a...

  • Halvorson Announces Candidacy For Richland County Attorney

    Jan 17, 2018

    Deputy County Attorney Tom Halvorson of Sidney announces his candidacy for the office of Richland County Attorney. Halvorson says he is committed to the mission of the office and is qualified to carry it out. In seeking the office, Halvorson emphasizes his experience, competence, and community values. Halvorson has been Deputy County Attorney for going on 18 years and previously practiced law privately in Sidney for 23 years. He was voted "Best Attorney" in northeastern Montana by readers of...

  • Williston Area Chamber Banquet Jan. 19, Annual Meeting Jan. 23

    Jan 17, 2018

    The Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet, being held January 19, 2018 at McCody Concrete, will feature Miss North Dakota Lizzie Jensen and Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford. Following dinner, the Chamber bestows its six awards, followed by the entertainment for the evening, Humorist Devin Henderson. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting of the Membership will follow on January 23, 2018 at Train ND Northwest at 11:30am. Members can RSVP to the Chamber....

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Restricts Visitation Due to the Flu

    Jan 17, 2018

    Due to the severity of complications from this year’s influenza strain, CHI St. Alexius Health is restricting visitation to all units in the hospital effective immediately. Restrictions for most departments include: • Children are prohibited from visiting patient rooms/areas. • Visitation is restricted to Significant Other. - In OB – The baby’s grandparents are currently approved for visitation. While we realize these temporary steps may cause inconvenience to family members and visitors, we appreciate your understanding and support as we mak...

  • Sidney Wrestlers Win Cowboy Invitational

    Jan 17, 2018

    Cowboy Invitational Sidney Wrestling Results 103: Kaiden Cline, Sidney, second place. 113: Jordan Darby, Sidney, eighth place. 120: Kade Graves, first place. 126: Christian Dean, second place. 138: Jace Winter, fourth place. 145: Jace Johnson, fourth place. 152: Riley Waters, fifth place. 160: Jett Jones, third place. 205: Sawyor Thogerson, fourth place. 285: Ryan Horner, fourth place. (Photos by Kari Jones)...

  • Sidney Speach & Drama Competes in Laurel

    Jan 17, 2018

    The team was in Laurel this past weekend competing in the largest meet of the season. There were 29 AA, A, B & C schools with over 400 competitors from across the state. Competition was fierce but Senior Luke Turek held his own and brought home the first place medal in Original Oratory. Junior Shanyn Reidle placed 6th in Extemporaneous Speaking and Freshman Josie Yockim placed 8th in Expository. On the Drama side Senior Atlas Hill placed 7th in Dramatic Solo and Freshman Classic Duo Team Shoua...

  • Sidney Basketball Action

    Jan 17, 2018

    The Sidney High School boys basketball team hosted Laurel last Friday and lost 35-53. Above: Alex Lovegren takes the ball in for a basket against Laurel. The Eagles hosted Billings Central last Saturday and won 50-49. (Photo by Pam McGlothlin)...

  • New Year's Resolutions

    Lois Stephens|Jan 17, 2018

    With the return of January, every publication in creation tackles the subject of New Year’s resolutions and making improvements of all sorts in one’s life. When the new year dawns bright and fresh, writers, figuring this is a good way to fill blank pages, devote a lot of space discussing how and why to make resolutions, how to keep them, tricks and hints on how to follow through on those well-meaning resolves, and a host of other spin-offs on the subject of resolutions of all sorts. Personally, I shake my head at all this hoopla, and I gen...