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Richland County is now in possession of a Mobile Command Unit, EM-3, that could be worth its weight in gold if a high priority or time extended emergency occurs in the area. "It's something that we have talked about for a long time," Brandon Roth, Richland County's emergency management director, said. "Having this in our own toolbox will benefit the residents of Richland County. It's awesome." A grant from the Department of Homeland Security is paying about 90 % of the purchase. DES...
The search for former Richland County resident Breeanna Ward apparently came to a sad and tragic end on Sunday. The Williston Police Department reports that approximately at 1:44 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of 11th Ave W. for a report of an unresponsive person who was believed to be deceased. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the presence of a deceased individual matching the description of Ward, who was reported missing on Feb. 28, 2024. Positive identification has yet to be made. The investigation into the...
Kent Pelton Park in Watford City is the place to be Thursday evenings from 5 to 8:30 p.m. CDT May 23, through June 27, as Long X Posse hosts Dogs on the Deck. Multiple local non-profits benefit from this annual fundraiser while attendees enjoy a night of family fun showcasing local bands and artists. Start off with a foot-long beef hot dog with all the trimmings, chips, a cookie and a bottle of water for only $5. Kids of all ages will find plenty of activities, games and crafts at the TR Energy Center. Stop by the beer garden, featuring new...
Rick and LuAnn Sharbono were honored at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 5, for their 35 years volunteering for the Fairview Food Bank. Rick started volunteering in 1989 as a Zion council member, and brought LuAnn and their two children Danny and Marci along for the ride. They have cheerfully served thousands of needy people over the years but the time has come for their retirement from the job. The Fairview Food Bank is now in the capable hands of Jodi McPherson, Zion Lutheran Church...
Candidate Erin Farris-Olsen wants to take politics out of the Clerk of Montana Supreme Court office. Farris-Olsen, one of two Democrats running for the position currently held by Republican Bowen Greenwood, spent time in Sidney last week to attend the state clerk of district courts convention. She said she is proud of the Democrat party's values of fairness and equality, but she feels the office should leave their politics at the door. "The clerk should serve all people and not be...
Sidney High School band students excelled during the State Music Festival held in Billings on May 3-4. Among Sidney’s standouts was junior Mercedes Lamb who earned superior ratings for her piano solo, her xylo solo and marimba solo. Also earning superior awards for solos were Daxton Brower, Alyssa Batchelor, Jhonatan Delgado, Xander Schlothauer, Joshua Pollari, Logan Lowrey, Morgan Kindopp, Lucy Sommerfeld, Daniel Stevens, Theresa Wick, Hayden Wiidanen and Nicholas Jorstad. Scoring excellent scores were Delgado on piano, Corben Holler, M...
Sara McMillen is a new Sidney School Board member after Tuesday’s election. Voters decided on two individuals to serve three-year seats during the election. McMillen received 484 votes as the top vote-getter. Josh McGahan was re-elected with 341 votes. Incumbent Kelly Dey received 330 votes. Trustee Randy Iversen ran unopposed for a two-year position and received 604 votes. Lisa Gorder will be re-appointed by acclamation to the outlying trustee position. Elected in Fairview were Marion K...
Enjoying the first meeting in their brand new City Hall chambers, the Sidney City Council conducted business on Monday, May 6. “It’s kind of a special night for us,” Sidney Mayor Rick Norby said early in the meeting. Clerk/treasurer Jessica Chamberlin said the new chambers feature the technology needed for council and committee meetings to be professionally recorded and then put on the city’s website, cityofsidneymt.com, under the agendas and minutes tab. Montana legislators passed House B...
Sawyer Hermanson is already a bookworm, reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! She is a regular at Storytime and loves picking out books with her sister Avery, mom, and grandma each week. Sawyer's favorite books include "Bruce the Bear," "Pete the Cat," and "Disney Princesses." She enjoys playing with her baby dolls and magna tiles before listening to 4-6 books at bedtime. When she grows up, Sawyer wants to be a graduation girl and Elsa. Sawyer, age 2.5, is the daughter of Wyatt and Caycee...
Test flows from Fort Peck Dam will be at 10,000 cubic feet per second through mid-June, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Test flows reached 18,000 cfs in Wolf Point on Wednesday, May 1, and held for three days. During weekly virtual meeting on May 8, Michael Swenson, Corps of Engineers, said the daily average flow was reduced to 12,000 on May 7, 11,000 on May 8 and 10,000 on May 9. “The plan is to hold the flow to 10,000 daily average through mid-June when we schedule the next h...
The ROI Foundation has awarded two scholarships to Avery Iversen and 2024 Fairview High School graduate Emily Johnson. Iversen is currently attending Minot State University and participate in the ASTEP program. Johnson will atten Williston State College in the fall and participate in the nursing program. In 1992, the seeds for a foundation were planted, and in 1993 the ROI Foundation, Inc. grew into a reality, with a separate board of directors, which is currently headed by Colby Braun. The...
Alexander High School sophomore Tylan Womelsdorf has been chosen as the Hugh O'Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar Ambassador for Alexander High School. HOBY's flagship program, the State Leadership Seminar, empowers high school sophomores to develop their leadership talents to become the leaders of their community. The seminar curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for...
Love and caring can be seen in many different forms. One of the ways in Sidney is sharing the joy that Beanie Babies can bring to children all across the world. For many years, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, has served as the Operation Christmas Child collection point for northeastern Montana and western North Dakota. Operation Christmas Child, through Samaritan's Purse, sends gift shoe boxes to needy children around the world. The boxes contain toys, school supplies and...
On April 29, the Sidney Police Department arrested William Thomas Garrad, 32, Sidney, in relation to the string of vehicle break-ins in Sidney over the last few months. Garrad was charged with two counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, both felonies; one count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; one count of theft of property exceeding $5,000 or common scheme, a felony; and one count of burglary, a felony. Several additional charges are pending. Garrad is currently incarcerated in the Richland County...
Sidney native Iona Hansen can tease that she isn't the oldest person among her friends. Hansen is celebrating her 100th birthday on Thursday, May 9, but her closest friend is Ruth Iversen, who is 103 years young. "She's 103. I call her amazing," Hansen said of Iversen. "She's a very good friend. I've known her since 1946." Reaching the age of 100 is pretty amazing, too. A party is planned at the Lodge on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate Hansen's birthday and will even include music from the...
In an effort to bolster the supply of newly constructed homes, Watford City has passed the Homeowner’s Two-year Property Tax Exemption, approved by the City Council on April 1. This new program, in compliance with N.D.C.C. § 57-02-08(35), allows a property tax exemption for a maximum of $150,000 in dwelling value; exclusive of the land on which the home is situated or any special assessments. Rita Olson, City assessor for the City of Watford City, said, “The exemption is only available to new single-family homes that have not started cons...
Representatives of the Sidney Trap Club visited with Richland County commissioners about methods to increase interest in the activity on April 29. Kaden Everett, president, Frank Saalfeld, vice president, and long-time member Bill Nankivel said about only 10 individuals show up when opening shooting takes place on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. and Sundays beginning at 3 p.m. The range is located across from Continental Resources at the “old, old, landfill.” Nankivel said the club featured abo...
Richland Federal Credit Union (RFCU) held its 84th annual business meeting Tuesday, April 16, at the St. Matthew’s Center, Sidney. Members heard reports from President Beth Redlin and staff members Korey Hagan (CEO), Sharon Roth (operations and accounting manager) and Corliss Nelson (vice president of lending). Among the topics highlighted was the $300,000 bonus dividend for 2023 distributed in March of this year. It was noted that as the only locally owned and governed financial institution, this money stays and is reinvested in our field of m...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Women's Wellness Collective (WWC) scheduled for Friday, May 10. WWC is presented by Seitz Insurance Agency, PCS Insulation, Claire Mayer Design and Sidney Health Center. WWC is a wellness-inspired event taking place at the historical Yellowstone Mercantile Company. WWC showcases the many MonDak businesses in the wellness industry and the vast array of services available to the community. While this event is catered to women – everyone is w...
Sidney residents are proud of their community but a winter’s accumulation of trash can diminish that pride and be unsightly to visitors. In an effort to clean up as much of the town as possible, the current Sidney Chamber of Commerce leadership class has organized a Sunrise City Cleanup for Friday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to meet at Veterans Park where they will receive supplies and a map of their specific area to clean. All volunteers will receive a drink token from The Rush, courtesy of this year’s sponsor Pro...
Rev. Dr. Tim Tharp and Wendy Wiltzen, APRN, FNP-C, will be celebrated as the recipients of the 2024 Friend of Public Health Award at a public reception on May 13. The Friend of Public Health Award is given by the Health Department to individuals or groups in recognition of outstanding support of public health efforts in our community. Tharp was nominated by Jessica Gilbert, Behavioral Health/Crisis Coordinator at the Health Department in recognition of his strong advocacy of behavioral health initiatives in Richland County. Tharp has been...
