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The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) is pleased to announce the submission of a Corridor ID Program proposal to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). According to the FRA, “The Corridor ID Program is intended to become the primary means for directing Federal financial support and technical assistance toward the development of proposals for new or improved intercity passenger rail services throughout the United States.” BSPRA and its supporters hope the North Coast Hiawatha (NCH) corridor from Chicago to Seattle/Portland thr...
RTC Networks held an informational meeting for Fairview residents on March 27 at the Fairview Senior Center. The company is expanding to provide unserved and underserved communities. RTC will break ground on a new data center by the Powder Keg this spring. They anticipate all lines will be installed and testing to be completed by the end of 2023. The entire town of Fairview will now have the choice to switch to RTC because the new service area surrounds the entire city. RTC Networks provides...
The first annual Eastern Montana Women's Conference was held March 31 and April 1, in Sidney. It was by the Montana Farmers Union. All attendees were invited to tour the Eastern Ag Research Facility on Thursday. Friday night dinner with keynote speaker Courtney Kibblewhite, spoke on the Western Culture and the Stories that Shape Us. "Stories have power. Especially, the stories we tell ourselves, we have to tell the stories to our next generation. Let's focus on the silver linings. What are you...
The South 40 Restaurant is excited to partner with the Centre Theatre to offer a great entertainment opportunity. Starting March 31, the South 40 is giving away two free movie vouchers to each prom couple that comes in to eat dinner before their prom. All area prom attendees are eligible to receive these vouchers. The promotion will run through the month of April. The prom vouchers can be redeemed anytime until June 30. They will be gifting all moms and dads with a movie voucher when they come in for lunch or dinner on Mothers’ Day in May or F...
Since becoming sheriff and even before that Richland County Sheriff John Dynneson has been looking at ways to reduce recidivism in Richland County. Working with local resources to have AA and NA meetings in the jail has been helpful but has not assisted in keeping recidivism numbers down. In the fall of 2021 Sheriff Dynneson reached out to Prairie Hills Recovery Center to discuss some treatment options that could be done in the jail. Licensed Addiction Counselor Kayla Anderson comes into the jail weekly and provides Moral Reconation Therapy...
Two individuals were shot, late Wednesday night, March 22, in an apartment on the 700 block of N. Main St., Watford City. Watford City Police were dispatched to the location at around 11:42 p.m. for a report of two people who had received gunshot wounds. Officers arrived on the scene and administered medical aid. Both were transported to the McKenzie County Hospital for medical treatment. One patient, a male, had minor injuries. The other patient, a female, had more serious injuries and was taken to a different facility where she died from her...
Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. Events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. April 15: 19th-Century Sewing, Textile Arts, and Projects, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bring your lunch. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center April 16: History and Nature Lecture Series, 2 p.m. Ben Gjorven will present “Fort Buford and the Weather Telegraph.” Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. For mor...
In the March 29 issue of The Roundup on page 2A in the February Meeting Offered Options & Hope For Sidney Sugars Employees, Paddy Flemming’s name was misspelled and it should have been Paddy Fleming. Also, the acronym for the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center is MMEC instead of MMC....
Sidney, - Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Green, family nurse practitioner to the medical staff. She joins the general surgery office, working closely with surgeons, Dr. Peter Deveaux and Dr. Deborah Harris. As a nurse practitioner in general surgery, Stephanie supports the surgeons in their respective practices by assessing patients and providing education related to surgical procedures. This includes pre-op and post-op appointments, assisting with surgical...
Greetings from Helena! This has been one of the busiest weeks in the Montana State Legislature since I have been here, for two reasons. One reason is that any Senate bills with a fiscal note have to be transferred to the House by Tuesday, April 4. The other reason is that all house bills that need amended have to be through the Senate by April 13. The time for sine die is getting closer. In Judiciary committee we heard several bills about how to change the path of Child Protective Services. Since Montana has the highest per capita in the nation...
"Our community is amazing," said Bobbi Jo Lonski, after-prom party committee chair. "All of these wonderful prizes for our juniors and seniors were either donated or funded by businesses and families in our community," continued Lonski. "I want the kids to be aware that prizes didn't just come out of thin air. The community came together to sponsor this event. They donated thousands of dollars to this event, and on every prize we put a sign that said sponsored by (that means they donated money)...
Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Obergfell, 52, Sidney, MT, were at 2 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the event center. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to:...
Dorothy Ann (Schlenz) Mitchell, 95, went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. She was a resident of the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care at the time of her passing. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Glendive Alliance Church, Glendive, MT. Interment will follow in Dawson Memorial Cemetery, Glendive, MT. Silha Funeral Home, Glendive, MT, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Dorothy was born on Aug. 11, 1927; daughter of Andy &...
A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale Weil, 71, Fairview, MT, passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT. Dale Paul Weil was born June 28, 1951, to Paul and Bernice Weil,...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Richland County department heads and Sidney Job Service will host the Richland County Job Fair and Career Expo, April 19, at Richland County Event Center. Workforce in Richland County will likely see a shift with the closure of Sidney Sugars and the welcome of ACE Hardware among other new and expanding businesses. In addition to the traditional vendor style job fair, this year's Job Fair and Career Expo will feature educational sessions....
The 7th Annual Santa Run held at Shops at Fox Run in December raised $1235 for Gifts from the Heart Christmas Coalition to purchase gifts for the 2023 event. Santa Run sponsors, from left, Reynolds Market marketing director Libby Berndt, Megan Garza, the Rush co-owner and Chris Waters, Viola Anderson and Anya Chamberlain, representatives of Run the World Sidney Club, and High Caliber Sports owner Sherry Hecker say a big thank you to all the Santa Run participants for supporting this annual...
Hayley Darnielle and her husband, Shayn, are first generation farmers, operating Darnielle Farms about 30 miles outside of Sidney, and in 2021, just prior to Covid, Hayley bought her first milk cow and the wheels were set in motion for Crooked Creek Farms. "I've always been an animal lover and wanted to ranch full time, but as first-generation farmers, I couldn't be at the ranch full time," Hayley explained. She was managing the local feed store and bottle feeding 20-30 bum calves at a time. The...
(Updated 4-26-23) MonDak Ag Days was held Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, at the Richland County Event Center. A recap of the events held: Weiland Presented “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts MonDak Ag Days kicked off Thursday morning, March 2 with the trade show opening at 8 a.m. “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts.” Jerry Weiland is the Midwest and Western region salesman for Fratco. Prior to that he spent numerous years serving the people of South Dakota and Nebraska with Hefty Seed. He has extensive experience in agribusiness and economics...
Ahead of farmer’s market season, Montana farmers are encouraged to join the state’s Farm Direct Program. “This is an excellent opportunity for farmers to get additional sales on their locally grown fruits and vegetables,” said Lacy Little, Montana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program director that oversees Farm Direct. “It also helps WIC participants access locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer months.” Farm Direct is administered through nine local WIC agencies including: Gallatin County WIC, Lewis and Clark Count...
The McKenzie County Ag Expo is in its final stages of completion in preparation for the grand opening during the McKenzie County Fair. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at the Bulls & Broncs event. The idea was rooted in giving the McKenzie County Fairgrounds an upgrade, but it was quickly determined that an entire new facility would be the better option, as the fairgrounds were limited on surrounding land to expand onto. Three potential building sites were...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health met last week and amended the policy for the suspension of poultry/bird events. Effective immediately, following a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), comingling events such as poultry and bird shows, sales and swaps will only be prohibited in the affected county, unless the 10 km control zone extends into an adjoining county, in which case, that county will also be restricted. If no new cases emerge in 30 days after a detection, the suspension will be a...
Youth will be able to learn about safe farm and ranch practices during three statewide Farm Safety Camps that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting this year. Camping dates and location are: - May 23-25, Williston State College Campus, Williston - May 30- June 1, NDSU Campus, Fargo - June 26-28, Bismarck State College Campus, Bismarck The camps cover the basics of safe tractor and machinery operation, general farm hazards, livestock handling, use of personal protective equipment,...
