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Savage teen Emma McPherson was crowned Miss Montana's Teen 2024 in Billings at the MSU Billings Petro Theatre on July 13. McPherson is the daughter of Adam and KaCee McPherson and will be entering her sophomore year at Savage School this fall. McPherson, Miss Richland County's Teen, was crowned the 2024 Miss Montana's Teen by Julia Kunau, the 2023 titleholder. McPherson, who is 15 years old, not only took home the crown but also won the Overall Talent, Evening Gown, and Health & Fitness Awards....
Two males sustain life-threatening injuries after a residential fire on July 7 at approximately 7:37 p.m. (CDT) the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential structure fire north of Arnegard, ND. The reporting parties indicated the residence was fully engulfed and two individuals had sustained significant burns to their bodies, while three other family members were able to exit the residence without injuries. Upon arrival of the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, two males were located and identified as Dustin Ceynar, 48; and...
Stephanie Lynn Ceynar, 41 unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024, in Billings County, North Dakota. Celebration of Life Services will be Thursday July 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Glory of the Lord Family Ministries, Watford City, ND, with Pastor Barb Becker officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Stephanie will be laid to rest at the Riverview Cemetery in New Town, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday July 24, 2024, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford...
Bismarck – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars recently awarded a scholarship to Grace Dragseth, Watford City, received a $2,000 EducateND Scholarship. “The North Dakota Dollars for Scholars chapter and the local Dollars for Scholars chapters work together to provide scholarships to North Dakotans. Local volunteers should be commended for the excellent work maintaining scholarship levels in a challenging year,” states North Dakota Dollars for Scholars State Director Rachel LaForce. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars awarded a total of $239,...
Gen passed away peacefully at age 93 on Monday, July 22, 2024. Genevieve Anne Holen was born on January 19, 1931 to her parents, Lawrence and Anne Holen, on the Bolken Farm north of Arnegard, ND. The story goes that at a whopping 5 lbs., she could fit inside a shoebox! Her birth and death took place on the same family farm. Gen spent her youth in Arnegard, with a brief time in Camas, WA and Whitefish, MT. The family returned to Arnegard and Gen graduated in 1949. At age 17, she taught one year...
TIOGA, ND – The 16th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest is bringing its festivities to Tioga on July 18. Held each summer in the oil patch, the Bakken Rocks CookFest offers residents the opportunity to get out and learn more about the oil and gas industry, meet some of its players, attend an information session where they can listen to and visit with the experts of the industry, and best of all, eat some of the best BBQ available in western North Dakota. The CookFest has been a hallmark event of the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation since 2009. S...
Robert E Walker Jr., 59 passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the McKenzie Co Healthcare Hospital, Watford City, ND, with family by his side. No services are planned at this time. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Watford City, ND - This July, join Watford City Parks & Recreation for Park & Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Watford City is a stronger, more vibrant community because of parks and recreation. Watford City Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences and tell us how Parks and Recreation has positively impacted their life. Krystal Picklesimer, Watford City Parks & Recreation recreation manager, stated...
Logan Blair Wilson was born June 2, 2024 to Eric ad Tess Wilson, Sidney, MT. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Janae Finnicum, Sidney. MT. Paternal grandparents are Jon and Nora Wilson, Sidney, MT. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. Weston Joe Gibbs was born June 17, 2024 to William and Krysta Gibbs, Plentywood, MT. Maternal grandparents Scott and Patti Gibbs, Plentywood, MT. Paternal grandparents are Richard Boggess and Joy Powers, Seeley Lake, MT. Brother: Remington. He weighed 6 lbs. 12.2 oz. Hannah Marie Lucas was born June 17, 2024 to Geoff and Kait...
Events in Williston & Tioga, Central Time Thurs., July 18 2-7 p.m. - Bakken Rocks Cookfest, Tioga - Free food, live music, great fun. Learn more about the oil & gas industry from industry experts, meet employees of companies working in the area & get some great BBQ. Information Session: Tioga Community Center, 410 6th St. NE; BBQ, Live Music & Kids Activities: Tioga City Park, 310 4th St. NE. Thurs., July 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5-9 p.m. - Summer Nights On Main - Come to downtown Williston to experience incredible live music, amazing...
Stephanie Lynn Ceynar, 41 unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024, in Billings County, ND. Celebration of Life Services will be Thursday July 25, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Glory of the Lord Family Ministries in Watford City, ND with Pastor Barb Becker officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Stephanie will be laid to rest at the Riverview Cemetery in New Town, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday July 24, 2024, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation and Watford City Parks and Recreation are keeping the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City July 12-13 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City their new home. Homefest events kick off Friday with the much-anticipated theater performance of "Pinocchio" presented by area youth who participated and rehearsed with the Missoula Children's Theater traveling theater organiza...
Lorraine Baye, 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the McKenzie County Healthcare Hospital, Watford City, ND, with family by her side. Celebration of Life Services are Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Watford City, ND, with Ricky Lawlar officiating. A luncheon will follow for a time of fellowship and sharing. Lorraine will be laid to rest at the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND, at a later date. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances,...
Wacey Hovde, an incoming junior at Sidney High School, punched his ticket to compete at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo, Rock Springs, WY, July 14-20. The NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo with approximately 1500 contestants from the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand. This prestigious event serves as a platform for high school athletes to showcase their skills, compete for national titles and over $375,000 in scholarship money while forging lifelong...
Events in Sidney & Fairview, Mountain Time. Wed., July 10 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - through Aug. 3. - “Capturing the Past” Exhibition Leah Olson - through Aug. 31. - “Celebrating the Essence: Exhibition Morgan Wagner - through Aug. 31. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thur., July 11 11:30 a.m. - Richland Red Hatters Lunch Meeting - Gullivers. To RSVP call Paula, 406-489-2843 or Ma...
7 year-old male arrested after high speed pursuit goes from McKenzie County to Billings County. On June 27, 2024 at approximately 9:11pm (CDT) a deputy with the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Highway 85 and Zoe Road in McKenzie County, North Dakota. The reasoning for the traffic stop was high speeds. The gray 2020 GMC Sierra continued southbound on Highway 85 at a high rate of speed, failing to stop, therefore a pursuit was initiated. With all the...
Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results June 29; June 28: Rain Out IMCA Hobby Stocks A Feature 1 1st Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 2nd Place: Brennor Grinstead, Stanley, ND, 51X 3rd Place: Taylor Heaton, Baker, MT, 11H 4th Place: Aiden Paul, Dickinson, ND, 27A 5th Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 6th Place: Connor Hanson, Torquay, SK, 15 7th Place: Caleb Storbakken, Williston, ND, 16C 8th Place: Rany Zufelt, Williston, ND, 88R 9th Place: Alec Canady, Tioga, ND, 66 10th Place: Jonathan Taylor, Tioga, ND, 5 11th Place: Jay Larsen,...
The Long X Arts Foundation is hosting Art in the Park at the Watford City Tourist Park on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This family-friendly event has become a community tradition that features booths and shopping by local artists and crafters, food by McKenzie County Parks and Recreation, free art activities for the kids, face painting, a talent show, a baby pageant, and quality entertainment by nationally touring Juggler, Acrobat and Aerialist, Laura Ernst. This year, for the first time ever, the event will also host two foam p...
Lorraine Baye, 92 peacefully passed away on Sunday June 30, 2024 at the McKenzie County Healthcare Hospital in Watford City, ND with family by her side. Celebration of Life Services are Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Watford City, North Dakota with Ricky Lawlar officiating. A luncheon will follow for a time of fellowship and sharing. Lorraine will be laid to rest at the Schafer Cemetery in Watford City, North Dakota at a later date. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND is assisting the...
Robert E Walker Jr., 59 passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at the McKenzie Co Healthcare Hospital in Watford City, ND with family by his side. No services are planned at this time. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Mildred “Billie” Simonson, 93, Portland, OR formerly of Watford City, ND, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Portland, OR, with family by her side. Graveside services are Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Cherry Cemetery, Watford City, ND, with Pastor Matt Rolfson officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Watford City - Over the last 15 years, Watford City has experienced tremendous growth due to Bakken oil and natural gas extraction. Now, with a Rural Facility Planning Grant from the ND Department of Commerce, we’re creating a redevelopment plan for three underutilized areas to attract investment, expand our tax base and improve infrastructure and amenities. Help shape our future by taking a 10-15-minute survey by June 30. Click this link to participate. https://survey.alchemer.com/.../Watford-City-Future.....
Watford City, ND - This July, join Watford City Parks & Recreation for Park & Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Watford City is a stronger, more vibrant community because of parks and recreation. Watford City Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences and tell us how Parks and Recreation has positively impacted their life. Krystal Picklesimer, Watford City Parks & Recreation recreation manager, stated...
Andrew Nelson came to Canada from Norway in 1913 and entered the United States at Portal, ND, settling in the Red Wing community in 1914. He married Asbjorg Lyderson in 1926 at the Wilmington Lutheran Parsonage in Arnegard. In the past 30 years, the alzheimers has taken the family matriarch, Asbjorg, her brother, Norman, and six of her children, Doris, Ida, Lyla, Arlis, Niel and Marvin have each suffered and been taken by this devastating disease. The youngest daughter, Betty Lou, currently lives in a memory care unit in Grand Forks, ND. Each...
