Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 30
Human remains were found on Jan. 20 during a search for Katelynn Berry near Sidney. It has been reported that the remains were approximately 1100 feet from Berry's residence in an area that had not been previously searched. Berry was reported missing on Dec. 31. The Sidney Police Department released the following statement on Jan. 20: At approximately 9:20 am, one of the volunteer search teams, searching within one of our pre-defined search areas, discovered what appear to be human remains. The...
After more than a century a new family will own and operate downtown store. On Feb. 1, 2022 Johnson Hardware and Furniture will be under new ownership. Kyle and Emily Medearis, Baker, MT will be the new owners of Sidney’s oldest retail store. “We’re excited!” Kyle Medearis said. “This is a business that has been a part of Sidney for almost as long as there has been a Sidney, MT. Sidney was incorporated as a “town” in 1911 and named the county seat of newly formed Richland County in 1914. The business was founded in 1915 by George, Gil a...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their 2020-2021 annual banquet Jan. 17. Shown are back row (L to R): Coy Martin, representing Rimrock Cabinetry, Entrepreneur of the Year; Allie Nelson, Past President; Jordanne Huffman, Educator of the Year, Bryan and McKenzie McDowell, Restorx, Horizon Award. Front row (L to R): Chris Hillesland, Bob Albin, Tami Christensen, Jamie Larsen, (Richland County Fair Board), Agriculture Award; Sunrise Spirit Award, Jeremy Norby Family, LoriLee,...
Morgan Taylor has been officially elected to the Richland Economic Development Corp. (REDC) Board of Directors. Taylor is helping the organization work with the business communities throughout Richland County to foster economic growth and continued success. Born and raised in the Sidney/Fairview area, she has a great passion for Richland County and a great knowledge of the area. "It's been an ongoing tradition in my family to serve our community and I believe it is important to carry it on," she...
Funeral services for Allen R. Emly, 60, Fairview, MT were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Alden Mort officiating. Interment will be in MT Pleasant, TX. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Allen passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at...
A Memorial Service for Jeffery Scott Thorpe, 58, Culbertson, MT was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jeffery passed away on Jan. 18, 2022, with his family by his side at his residence in Culbertson....
Milo John Wisness, 69, rural Keene, ND passed away at McKenzie County Hospital on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was a lifelong rancher and farmer who loved all aspects of that life. He was proud to be part of the farm and ranch his grandfather had homesteaded in rural Keene and that now passes onto the fourth generation. Milo loved his Norwegian heritage and loved receiving the honor when the Wisness Farm was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall...
Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 School Term will take place the month of February at West Side School, 1100 5th St SW, Sidney. If you have a child who will be 5 on or before Sept. 10, you are encouraged to register them, whether or not you have decided to start your child this fall. Parents need to bring the child’s birth certificate and immunization record when registering. School office hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. For more information call 406-433-2530....
In the Jan. 19 issue of The Roundup on page 9A in the John Birch Society Returns to Sidney story Chris Miller’s name was misspelled and it should have been Kris Miller....
The Girls Scouts will sell cookies Friday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 20. They have nine varieties this year. A new one Adventurefuls, and the traditional ones: Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Samoas, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Girl Scout S'mores, Toffee-tastic and Lemon-ups. Adventurefuls is an indulgent brownie inspired cookie with caramel flavored crème and a hint of sea salt. They will be available for $4-5 a box. If you would like some Girl Scout Cookies and you do not get contacted by a Girl Scout, call Deb...
Richland County Commissioner and junior high wrestling coach Shane Gorder was one of the recipients of a star quilt from Poplar's wrestler Jacob Berger. Poplar had its senior night on Tuesday. (Submitted photo)...
So you’ve got a Facebook page for your business. Maybe you’ve even “boosted” your posts a time or two. But how do you know if your efforts are really helping you meet your marketing goals? This workshop will discuss some key components incorporating social media into your business marketing plan including: • Demographics and usage of media platforms • Social media as a tool for communicating with your customers • Setting appropriate goals for your social media presence • Paid advertising • Debunking common myths about social media reach The S...
Funeral services Charles James Alva "Al" Bloesser, 85, Sidney, MT are 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan., 27, 2022 at Church of the Nazarene, Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the...
Right now through March 2 you have two ways to help your local food pantry while shopping with Reynolds Market. Look for the blue "feeding the hungry" shelf tags – a portion of your purchase will benefit those who are battling food insecurity near you. We are also selling icons at the register where you can donate the amount you wish. Ask your cashier for details. Feeding The Hungry Did you know that on average in the United States, one in four children do not know where their next meal is c...
Scotty Anderson is almost 3 and loves to read around 10 books a day. He loves all books, but some of his favorites are Curious George, Llama Llama Misses Mama, Little Blue Truck, Night Animals, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Scotty also likes to count items in the book and recite the parts he knows. Scotty is the son of Ryan and Ashlea Anderson, Sidney. To encourage a love of reading in children, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before Kindergarten", a nationwide pr...
The Sidney/Fairview High School wrestling team competed at the Montana Class A Duals in Lewistown on Jan. 20-21. The boys team placed 2nd and the girls team placed 27th. Montana Class A Duals Sidney/Fairview Results, Lewistown, Jan. 21-22 Pool D - Sidney/Fairview Match #1 Round 1: Sidney/Fairview defeated Columbia Falls 43-23 113: Winslow Peter (CF) won by forfeit 120: Dylan Delorme (CF) won by decision over Deegan Caranza (S/F) 12-5 126: Owen Lonski (S/F) won by fall over Blake Hoerner (CF) 2:1...
Helena - January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas found in some Montana homes. Long-term exposure can lead to a risk of lung cancer so it’s important to have your home tested for radon and install a mitigation system if levels are elevated. The winter months are the best time to test your home because radon levels are typically at their highest due to doors and windows being closed. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offers free radon test kits for Montanans to test radon levels...
Watford’s Badlands Gymnastics Club had their first 2022 competition at the Julie Ziegler Memorial gymnastics qualifier in Bismarck on Jan. 16-17. It was a great meet for BGC with almost all athletes improving their scores from the Dickinson meet last Dec. 2021. Level 3 Results Top 12 Results (56 Athletes Competing) Team: 1st American Gold (Fargo) 109.5; 2nd Dakota Star (Mandan) 107.2; 3rd Badlands 105.85; 4th Bismarck Gymnastics Academy 103.4; 5th Western Edge (Dickinson) 103.15; 6th Jamestown 101.85; 7th Gymagic (Minot) 101.2; 8th Rebel A...
The Richland Rangers Squirts traveled to Miles City, this past weekend for their annual Youth Jamboree. The Ranger Squirts had an undefeated weekend winning all 4 of their games! (Submitted photo)...
Sidney Drama placed 2nd, lead by seniors Markalen Watson, Kodi Schulz and Garrett Dodds. Informative Speaking: Chloe Go placed 2nd. Dramatic Interpretation: Ethan Courtney placed 7th Debate: Lincoln Douglas: Gabby Juarez placed 8th Public Forum: Corbin Steinbeisser & Daniel Stevens placed 5th Drama: Classical Theatre: Markalen Watson, Kodi Schulz and Garrett Dodds placed 1st; Wyatt Reid and Emma Cundiff placed 2nd Humorous Theatre: Garrett Dodds and Markalen Watson placed 2nd; Emma Cundiff and...
Watford City - McKenzie County Tourism announces the launch of Yondar, a web-based product that allows visitors to virtually explore area attractions while planning their trip. In addition, once guests arrive, this revolutionary tool, built by InnovatAR, a North Dakota-based tech firm, helps visitors navigate outdoor attractions and unlock prizes for visiting points of interest right from their smart phones. Yondar virtual tours are available in downtown Watford City, Tobacco Gardens Marina & Resort, and in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt...
The Watford City Wolves Wrestling team is dedicating their season to a late team member, Coy Lane Hepper. “He was a part of our family for so many years and all of a sudden he is gone. He is still a part of our team and everybody’s life. He spent a lot of time with a lot of kids and parents that are on our team,” said Coach Jon Matson. The team had t-shirts made to honor the passing of this extraordinary wrestler, who left an impact on everyone. The t-shirts say, “Live Like Coy,” Matson explained that these were made to show that Coy is always...
A ground breaking was held on the site of the new facility on Sept. 29. Pictured from left, Tim Nelson, Janel Lee, Brenda Lautenschlager, Glen Beard, Craig Hystad, Chris Kuball, Howdy Lawlar and Tim Jorgenson. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
West Fargo, ND -The Economic Development Governor’s Choice Awards were presented at the Economic Development Association of North Dakota Fall Conference in West Fargo on Wednesday, Oct. 13. EDND Board President Shawn Wenko and Governor Burgum presented the awards, which honor economic development professionals, organizations and projects making a significant impact on communities and regions in North Dakota. The Governor’s Choice Award for Economic Developer of the Year was presented to the following: Urban Community – Brandon Baumbach, Grand...
A premier San Francisco mural painter, Morgan Bricca, finished painting a 3D landscape mural inside Heritage Park Building, Watford City on Saturday, June 5. This mural is custom and a site-specific piece - Bricca wanted it to depict the landscape through the eyes of a pioneer. She considers the perspective from which the artwork will be viewed, the lighting, the scale of the space, the colors, mood, and the story she wants to tell with the piece. Bricca said, “I spent a couple days just cloud gazing, walking, and driving around - I tried to s...
