Articles from the April 8, 2020 edition
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Sidney Churches Preparing For Easter Sunday
Due to restrictions in relation to Coronavirus, area churches have been posting videos on their website and Facebook so their members can watch weekly services. That format will continue for the...
Watford City Sewing And Crafts Facebook Group Turns In To McKenzie County Mask Force
What once started as a Facebook group designed for members to share their craft and get ideas and inspiration from like-minded craft enthusiasts, turned into a community outreach program that is fulfi...
Watford City Churches Alter Easter Services To Meet CDC Guidelines
Due to the epidemic of a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, Easter services will be a little different this year for many parts of the world. While Easter service has long been a springtime celebration that brings together family...
Fabric Needed For Masks For Sidney Health Center
Communities in Action Crops members are requesting breathable fabric (cotton, flannel etc.) than can be made into masks for Sidney Health Center. Please consider dropping off donations at Richland County Health Department. There will be a drop box...
Richland County Board Of Health Supports Social Distancing
The Richland County Board of Health has reviewed and approved an order adopting Governor Steve Bullock’s recent directive to shelter in place. The order, released by County Attorney Janet Christoffersen’s office, solidifies Health Officer and...
Kay Price, 71 Sidney, MT
Services for Kay Price, 71, Sidney, MT may take place later in the summer. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kay Lucille Price lost her...
Loren G. Lawhead, 78 Fairview, MT
Graveside services for Loren G. Lawhead, 78, Fairview, MT were held at 2 p.m., MST, Friday, April 3, 2020 at Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, ND with Robin Trudell officiating. From Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, at 1 p.m.,...
Leonard Hoffmann, 92 Bismarck, ND formerly of Watford City, ND
Due to COVID-19, funeral services for Leonard Hoffmann, 92, Bismarck, ND formerly of Watford City, ND are tentatively scheduled for May 29, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home....
RCEMA Providing Service For Elderly "Shut-Ins"
The Richland County Evangelical Ministerial Association has recognized that the virus that has shut down the globe has created specific difficulties for our elderly “shut-in” population. The book of James tells us that pure and undefiled...
Meals At Home With Limited Options
With all the current changes we are all going through, and we are trying to figure out our new routines, you may find yourself making fewer trips to the grocery store, and when you go, your options might be limited. With making more meals at home...
Sidney Swim Team Will Be Offering Online Registration
Swim team registration for Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14 has been cancelled. Online registration will be offered this year, watch for more details....
Girard Candidate Forum Cancelled
The Girard Candidate Forum that was scheduled for April 16 has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic....
Paddlefish Snagging Harvest Season Canceled
The North Dakota 2020-22 fishing proclamation has been amended and the state Game and Fish Department is canceling the upcoming paddlefish snagging harvest season due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the amendment does allow for the...
Partnership For Drug-Free Kids Where Families Find Answers
In this uncertain time, we know you may be concerned about keeping your families and communities safe and healthy. Help is here: Our helpline remains open and available. If you are having difficulties accessing support or treatment during this time o...
MonDak Walleyes Unlimited Chapter Continues To Carry Out Its Mission
In 1997 Doug Hill, Kevin Mayer and Russ Wells established the MonDak Walleyes Unlimited Chapter. The purpose of starting this Chapter was to educate the public on the importance of warm water...
Williams County Declares Local State Of Emergency In Response To COVID-19
Williston, ND – Williams County Commission Chairman Steve Kemp signed a public health emergency declaration for Williams County in response to the ongoing local, national, and global COVID-19 situation. The declaration is in effect for 7 days and...
Richland County Drug Use Concerns Meeting Held March 11
The Richland County Health Department and Communities in Action received the Drug Free Communities grant at the beginning of 2020. This five-year grant will be focused on reducing substance use and...
Roosevelt Medical Center Prepares For Potential COVID-19 Patients, Urges Critical Social Distancing
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, healthcare officials are working tirelessly to limit the effects of the pandemic on their community. At Roosevelt Medical Center, the workflow has...
Mischel Files For Legislative Senate District 18
Lifelong Eastern Montana resident Pat Mischel recently filed for Legislative Senate District 18, which encompasses Wibaux, Dawson, and Richland counties. Mischel's reason for running is to promote...
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor, I am the current Republican Majority Leader in the Montana House. Early in the 2019 Legislative Session, I noticed Freshman Rep. Joel Krautter voting for bills that were contrary to established Republican Platform positions. I visited wi...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, ‘Krautter is a Prolife Ally’ When considering support of a candidate, our first concern is whether or not that person is pro-life. Through talking with Representative Joel Krautter and reviewing his voting record, we have found him t...
What the Governor's Order Means for Returning Travelers
Governor Steve Bullock issued an order on March 30 requiring those travelling to Montana from another state or country to self-quarantine for 14 days. With the turn of the seasons, this has...
Richey/Lambert Honor Rolls
Richey Public Schools 3rd Quarter Honor Roll “A” Honor Roll 6th Grade: Lina Smith; Jacqueline Barnhart; Adilyn Elverud 7th Grade: Kally Strohm 8th Grade: Ryan Eggert; Kiera Strohm 9th Grade: Joshua Sponheim; Matthew Ellerton; Mataya Veverka 10th...
Easter Sunday Drive-In Service In Fairview, MT
Celebrate a non-traditional Easter this year at Starr Field in Fairview! The Fairview Ministerial Association will host a 10 a.m. Drive-In Service on Easter Sunday, April 12 at our local football field, west of the school. The Ministerial was...
First Positive Case of COVID-19 In Richland County
On April 7, 2020, the Richland County Health Department was notified by the Montana State Public Health Laboratory of a positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in an individual residing in...
