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It's been a busy year for Marci Cundiff and her business MT Bare Cave, and there are no plans for slowing down as she prepares for their 4th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The business originally got its start in December 2018 selling giftware out of the Louis Charles Building. Over the course of the next three years, the business would outgrow its first home, and Cundiff knew that expansion was necessary if she planned on keeping the doors open. "We hit a wall,"...
At 3 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 29, a message waited for by concerned citizens across the country was posted on Facebook by Sidney Police Department. "Taylem Berry has been located and is safe." For 52 days posts were spread across multiple social media platforms, videos were put on YouTube and TikTok, and an interview was done on the radio. All to find Taylem and bring him home. Taylem and his father, Raymond Berry were found on a ranch in rural Mariposa County, CA, where Raymond was working and they we...
Sheriff Dynneson, Richland County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the residents of Richland County that in their continued efforts to upgrade 911 services, they have implemented Text-to-911. This upgrade allows callers to send a text message from their mobile phone or devices to reach 911 emergency dispatchers. However, because voice calls to the 911 center generally provides more information, Sheriff Dynneson encourages callers always to make voice calls during an emergency. Should the caller be in a location of no cell service and a...
The Richland County Food Bank will be having a “Christmas For Seniors” on Monday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. Fill the stockings for seniors with Hamburger Helper, oatmeal, jello, ramen noodles and more. Remember that the Richland County Food Bank has recently moved to their new location at 517 East Main, Sidney. If you wish to donate to the Richland County Food Bank their top of the food bank list is peanut butter, Hamburger Helper, hand soap and women’s feminine hygiene products. Monetary donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated; and volun...
Visitation for Billy Davis, 92, Sidney, MT, will be held at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT on Tuesday Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney are assisting his friends. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Billy G. "Snoball" Davis appeared in the Sidney area as a young boy from Cheyenne, WY around 1941. Reports vary on how exactly he arrived; some say by train, some say he...
Why is it that the colder it gets outside, the more we crave indulgent comfort foods? According to Joyce McGarry, Michigan State University Extension, in the article Making Comfort Foods Healthier This Winter: eating more in the winter months has evolved from our ancestors who originally needed the extra calories to keep their bodies warm. However, with more heating options for our homes and workplaces, we do not need the extra calories in our diets during the winter months. With our cravings for more comfort food during the winter months, it...
The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating MonDak Christmas Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. This fun filled afternoon will include photos with Santa, refreshments, a bake sale, live music, and a craft project for kids. Everyone is invited to this free event! The MonDak Heritage Center is decorated for the holidays and currently has several new art exhibitions on display. Embracing this year's theme, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", MonDak Christmas will include a large tree with...
December is a busy time for the Boys & Girls Club in Sidney. Along with normal after-school and full day Friday activities for members, the Club also prepares for three large community events. Thanks to an outpouring of donations from many generous Richland County residents and businesses, Boys & Girls Club will be a distribution center for critical need items this Holiday season. The local organization started the month off with a Children’s Christmas event that aimed to help children provide gifts for their family members. The kids were a...
Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Dec. 15: History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join other history buffs for a discussion of this month’s book, “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses Grant: An Autobiography.” Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. Dec. 17: 19th Century Sewing, Textile Arts, and Projects, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Inter...
The Sidney High School Speech Drama & Debate team competed against 25 teams and over 300 competitors in Shepherd on Saturday. Speech and Debate Results: Lincoln Douglas Debate: 2nd Bronte Bennion; Public Forum Debate: 5th Thaylan Fisher & Audrey Oprica; 6th Ivy Cross & Kenny Damm; Impromptu Speaking: 7th Colten Dahl; Extemporaneous Speaking: 8th Oliver Slade. Drama Results: Humorous Solo: 3rd Cedar Hovde; Dramatic Solo: 6th Cayla Hanson; Pantomime: 6th Kylee Burnison. The team will compete in...
Bozeman - Montana youth swine exhibitors and breeders have been recognized by the Montana Symbol of Excellence program. The program annually honors both 4-H and FFA youth and swine breeders who raise market swine that meet quality standards and show a commitment to producing quality pork products. The Montana Symbol of Excellence program evaluates carcass and ultrasound data on swine from across Montana, with 32% qualifying in 2022 to be Symbol of Excellence swine, according to Rose Malisani, MSU Extension agent in Cascade County and Montana...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans about ways to stay healthy when preparing and consuming food during the upcoming holiday season. So far in 2022, there have been 25 gastrointestinal illness outbreaks reported in Montana in numerous counties. Twenty-three of these outbreaks were caused or suspected to be caused by norovirus. Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in Montana and the United States, and people with norovirus infection experience symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Montana is a nonprofit organization promoting motorcycle education, safety and awareness. This organization is involved in various community activities. As the holiday season approaches, they are looking forward to their 28th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or dollar donations to buy new toys for those who are less fortunate. They have been working with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts From The Heart for the last 23 years. Last...
Bozeman - Montana State University is recruiting elementary school teachers for a summer program that offers hands-on research experiences and fresh ideas for bringing science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, into their classrooms. Teachers will also gain skills in developing curriculums that combine STEM with Montana's Indian Education for All mandate. In the National Science Foundation-funded program, called Research Experience for Teachers in Engineering, participants work alongsid...
Sidney Eagle Invitational 2022 Results For Sidney Varsity 103: Gordan Knapp (3-1) placed 2nd Varsity 120: Brody Keysor (4-2) placed 5th Varsity 132: Reece Graves (3-2) placed 4th Varsity 138: Owen Lonski (3-2) placed 4th Varsity 152: Zander Dean (4-1) placed 2nd Varsity 160: Kaden Wise (4-2) placed 7th Varsity 285: Caleb Kleinke (2-3) placed 8th JV 103: Tyson Syth (2-3) placed 6th JV 132: Luis Whaley (4-1) placed 3rd JV 145: Shane Georgen (0-3) placed 8th JV 145: Aaron See (2-1) placed 2nd JV...
Bozeman, MT - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) enrollment option and the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE). While NRCS accepts easement applications year-round, applications for the current funding cycle must be submitted by Dec. 30, 2022. “Agricultural Land Easements are one of the many tools available to landowners for the long-term protection of working lands which build sustainable agriculture, m...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces an exhibition of works by Women.Artists.Masters. (WAM) on display through Jan. 28, 2023 at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. "The Big and the Small of It" features art from WAM a collaborative project of artists Deb Keirce, Maria Bennet Hock, and Carrie Waller. Women.Artists.Masters. travel and exhibit the world together, and also pursue individual art careers. Together, the artwork by these three artists invites viewers to lean in, step bac...
Bozeman - Montana State University Extension is reminding Montanans to open a Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their accounts before Dec. 31 to save money on Montana income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits, including a reduction on state income taxes. For example, if a person has taxable income over $21,600, they could save approximately $304 in...
The MSU Richland County Extension Office is hosting a series of educational workshops throughout the winter months. The first installment of the Winter Series will be on Monday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Richland County Extension Office meeting room, 1499 N. Central Ave., Sidney. Dr. Sam Wyffels, MSU Extension beef specialist, will be covering Beef Cattle Nutrient Requirements & Supplementation – 3rd Trimester Through Breeding. For an April 1 calving date, the third trimester of gestation will be beginning on Dec. 29, based on a 283-day g...
Helena - A District Court in Lewis and Clark County issued a temporary restraining order impacting some of Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations. The changes go into effect immediately. The changes outlined in the temporary restraining order are as follows: • Reinstitutes wolf management units (WMU) 110, 313, and 316 as they existed in the 2020 wolf regulations. WMU 110 borders Glacier National Park and WMUs 313 and 316 are north of Yellowstone National Park. • Reinstitutes the quotas for WMU 110, 313, 316 as they existed in the 2...
“Gifts from the Heart” is set for Saturday Dec. 10 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on Main St. across from the Sidney Courthouse. There are various toy drop locations around town, including all Edward Jones offices, Central Water Conditioning, Bittersweet Coffee, Mimi’s Kitchen, Rouge LLC Spa, Meraki, Anytime Fitness, Family Dollar, Reynolds Market and a Fairview location at Neu’s Super Valu! Also, all area banks are accepting new hat and mitten donations. Monetary donations are being accepted at Stockman Bank or by contacting Jakkie...
For ranchers on a fall weaning schedule, considering factors that impact calf health and wellbeing can help prevent calf loss, according to Dr. Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University Extension veterinarian-livestock stewardship. One factor is changing weather conditions. In the Northern Plains, cold rain, snow and mud can be a significant stressor to animal well-being. "If inclement weather is forecast, the best choice is to not wean but to provide for extra feeding for both cow and calf...
1st place Cake: Peoples Choice: Amariah Hier, Lambert Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes Chai spice 4 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. mace 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 1/3 c. granulated sugar Pumpkin Chai Cupcakes 1/2 c. melted coconut oil 3/4 c. packed dark brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 1/2 c. pumpkin puree 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt Brown Sugar Frosting 8 tbsp. salted butter, at room temperature 1/4 c. heavy cream 1/2 c....
The MSU Richland County Extension Office is hosting a series of educational workshops throughout the winter months. The first installment of the Winter Series will be on Monday, Dec. 19 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Richland County Extension Office meeting room, 1499 N Central Ave., Sidney. Dr. Sam Wyffels, MSU Extension beef specialist, will be covering Beef Cattle Nutrient Requirements & Supplementation – 3rd Trimester Through Breeding. For an April 1 calving date, the third trimester of gestation will be beginning on Dec.29, based on a 2...
Bozeman, MT - The Montana Farm Bureau expresses gratitude for the bi-partisan effort by Congress to avert a disastrous rail strike. More than 2,000 Farm Bureau members nationwide submitted comments to their Congressional delegations, voicing strong concerns about how a rail strike would harm the economy across the country. “The strike would have been devastating to farmers,” said MFBF President Cyndi Johnson, Conrad grain farmer. “The disruptions in this critical rail service would have had ripple effects that would have hurt farmers and our b...
