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The kickoff for the holiday season in Watford City is the annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade begins on at 6:30 p.m. CST, and will end on Main Street with a fireworks show. The Chamber is asking local business and non-profits to decorate and enter floats, with the theme of “The Magic of Christmas.” For information regarding entering a float, contact the Chamber at 701-570-5084. Plan to support local business by shopping small at area retailers both before and after the parade. For every $10...
With continued student enrollment growth, considerations are being made towards an additional elementary school to Watford City. A bond vote is scheduled for January 8, 2019. There will be three forums to help spread information about it. The first forum has been set for Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City Intermediate School commons area, 100 3rd St NE, Watford City, ND. The new 600 students Watford City Elementary School will be a 2 story, 87,964 square foot facility that...
The Richland County Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for those in need is scheduled for December 8, 2018. The event will once again be held at the Masonic Temple (on Main, across from the Courthouse) in Sidney. The hours for the distribution will be from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. and recipients will be allowed to choose gifts for a child that resides full time in their home and is under the age of 18. Recipients must be residents of Richland County. The Gifts from the Heart pro...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Montana is a nonprofit organization promoting motorcycle safety and awareness. We are involved in various community activities across Eastern Montana. As the Holiday Season approaches we are looking forward to our 24th Annual Toy Drive. This community project collects new toys or dollar donations to buy new toys for those who are less fortunate in Richland County. We have been working with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts From The Heart for the last 19 years. L...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce continues its theme, "It's a Small Town Christmas" in Sidney with a full slate of Christmas events. Throughout November, remember to "Shop Sidney First" at Sidney area retailers to earn extra chances to win in the Christmas Cash Giveaway. Receive one red ticket for every $20 spent at participating Chamber Member businesses when you show your receipts at the Chamber. Each ticket is one chance at winning up to $3000 in Chamber Bucks. Watch the LIVE prize...
Funeral services for Grace Phyllis Lee, 93, of Watford City, ND are at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, November 21, at First Lutheran Church in Watford City with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 20 from 12-4 p.m. with a Friends and Family service held at 4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. There was also a viewing one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Schafer Cemetery in Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson...
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the FIRST payment of 2018 REAL PROPERTY taxes and SECOND payment of 2018 MOBILE HOME taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 West Main, Sidney,MT 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience, payment drop boxes are located in the Courthouse lobby and in the alley behind the Courthouse. Any payments postmarked, dropped in the drop boxes or b...
Rau Elementary School is proud to announce that Brynja Halvorson, daughter of Leif and Kim Halvorson, has been chosen as Student of the Quarter. Brynja is a hard worker and always completes her work to the best of her abilities. She is willing to lend a helping hand to classmates and teachers. Brynja is a great example to the younger students and often includes them in activities and games on the playground. Brynja has a smile on her face every day and brings out the best in others with her...
It’s finally November, which, for many, means “No Shave November.” For 30 days, men are encouraged to forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and raise cancer awareness. According to the national “No Shave November” website, www.no-shave.org, the goal of the campaign is to grow awareness by embracing our hair — something that many cancer patients lose — and letting it grow wild and free. Donate the money you typically spend on shaving and grooming to a national or local cancer charity of your choice. The “No Shave” traditio...
This Friday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. the Watford City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Parade of Lights parade in downtown Watford City. Due to the increase of floats and participants in the last few years, and for the safety of the public, the Watford City Police Department is announcing the change of the parade route. This year floats and participants are to stage in the 300 block of 8th St NE (road on the east side of the hospital). The parade will then travel westbound down...
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Montana Coaches Association All-Conference and All-State selections, back (L-R) Riley Waters (All-Conference); Cooper McGlothlin (All-Conference); Carter Hughes (All-State); Ryan Wyman (All-Conference); Jett Jones (All-Conference); front (L-R) Christian Dean (All-State); Jace Winter (All-Conference); Aaron Entz (All-Conference); Trevor Dean (All-Conference). (Photo by Pam McGlothlin)...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the 32nd Annual MonDak Christmas on Sunday, December 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. MonDak Christmas is the event to satisfy all of your holiday cravings! Get a photo with Santa, find delicious desserts from local bakers in our bake sale, make festive holiday ornaments, take a stroll through the Parade of Trees, explore the latest exhibits to hit the MonDak, and have a Vintage Merry Christmas! Plus, holiday Legos from LUG MonDak! All of the activities...
Yellowstone Chiropractic in Sidney has added new therapists to its staff. Pictured are (L-R) Nicole Wick in her eighth year with Yellowstone Chiropractic, Cari Peterman and Michelle Hernadez who both started in November. Contact Yellowstone Chiropactic at 406-433-4757 to schedule an appointment....
On Nov. 15, Culbertson Mayor Larry Crowder, signed a proclamation designating it national Rural Health Day at Roosevelt Medical Center. The day is observed to recognize the critical role small community hospitals play in the health and wellness of their community and its economy and applaud the ongoing efforts, contributions, and collaborations occurring in rural communities to address the unique challenges in accessing and delivering health care services....
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 27th and will kick off the giving season by inspiring people to collaborate and give back. “When we participate in #GivingTuesday on a local level, it allows us to show pride in our Ric...
The Sidney Chamber held a ribbon cutting to commemorate The Rush Espresso's 20 year anniversary. Pictured are L-R: Lynlee Brown, Ryan Brown, Jessica Brown, Rob Garza, Tracie Zueger, Cheryl Garza, Megan Garza, Brooke Hecker, Susan Joy, Maverick Simonis, Jeremy Norby, Madina McGlothern....
The Sidney Chamber held a ribbon cutting on November 15 during the grand opening of Anytime Fitness. Pictured are L-R: Madina McGlothern, Peggy Errecart, Richard Braithwaite, Ethan Ladbury, Josh Evans, Danie Benito, Jordyn Wohler, Susan Joy, Laura Schieber....
The Team travelled to Hardin competing against 13 schools with 250 competitors. The Speech/Debate Team placed 4th and The Drama Team tied for 2nd but ultimately placed 3rd due to lack of mimes. For the first time in years everyone on the team made it up on stage to receive a certificate or medal. The Drama Team success was led by sophomores Isaac Quiroz and Noah Kyhl who took 1st in Classical Theatre with Daniel Schneider and Shoua Vang placing 4th in the same category. Freshman Kodi Schultz left her mark in Humorous Solo placing 2nd. Dramatic...
Sharon & daughter Laraya Shackelford won The Roundup's Harvest Festival grand prize drawing for $500 in gift cards to area businesses. The Roundup would like to thank all those that participated in the Harvest Festival activites....
The 4th kids of Three Buttes cut and carved orange pumpkins for decoration at the Senior Citizen Center. There were three teams that had a time limit to design their pumpkins for a contest, after that the pumpkins were judged, and last they were painted purple. The 4-Her's other project they did to give away was glass jar lamps, designed using colored tissue paper pasted onto them with modge-podge. (Photo submitted)...
State and local public health officials are participating in U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 12-18, 2018, which is an annual one-week observance to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPPHS) and its partners are encouraging all Montanans to work closely with their healthcare providers to reduce the use of antibiotics. DPHHS is part of a statewide Montana Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative to...
The McKenzie County Fairgrounds has been buzzing with the excitement of arenacross. Their first indoor/outdoor motocross event happened in October and more are scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. The event is made possible by a partnership between the BTMA (Bakken Trail and Motocross Association) and the local Knights of Columbus/ Knights on Bikes council. For more information contact Ryan Pederson, 701-495-1053....
No job. Severe injury. Hospitalization. Worried about where your kids’ next meal is going to come from. Mid-life career change gone bad. Major vehicle breakdown. Laid off suddenly after 25 years with the same company. Elderly couple and one dies. These situations, any combination thereof, and almost anything you can imagine, are what participants in the Energy Share program have gone or are going through. Energy Share of Montana is a statewide private nonprofit that helps your neighbors who are facing loss of heat or lights in their home t...
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce. Advice to Consumers, Restaurants, and Retailers: CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is...
