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SIDNEY – Earning points in nine different weight classes, the Laurel wrestling team opened the 2023 season with a second-place finish at the rugged Sidney Invitational this past weekend. The Locomotives had three wrestlers compete in championship matches on Saturday, with Elijah Nose winning the 120-pound title. Nose was...

The Crane family stands as a pillar of Montclair's history, having etched their name into the very fabric of the town from its earliest days. As pioneers, Azariah Crane and his family settled in what was then known as Cranetown in 1694. This settlement, which blossomed at the crossroads of Orange Road and Myrtle Avenue, was the seed from which modern Montclair grew. Their efforts, particularly those of descendant Israel Crane, propelled the community forward with the establishment of a general store and the crucial Newark-Pompton Turnpike, fostering economic vitality and connecting Montclair to the broader region.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

SIDNEY, M.T. (KUMV) - Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-MT, visited Sidney Thursday to donate a portion of his salary to a non-profit as part of his “Twelve Days of Giving” campaign. Gianforte presented a check of more than $20,000 to Hi-Line Home Programs, which provides support to children and families with disabilities and those going through foster care. The organization works with more than 100 children across seven counties in northeast Montana.

Post Falls (Idaho) defeated Mead (Colo.) 42-16. Sidney defeated Williston (N.D.) 39-34. Lockwood defeated Rapid City Central (S.D.) 34-28. Lake Stevens (Wash.) defeated Adams City (Colo.) 66-6. 9th Place Match. Laurel defeated Minot (N.D.) 49-19. 11th Place Match. Dickinson (N.D.) defeated Miles City 57-6. 13th Place Match. Huntley Project defeated...

On Sunday, Dec. 10 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. the MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating MonDak Christmas in Whoville. This fun-filled afternoon will include photos with Santa, a Grinch Gift giveaway, possibly a Grinch sighting, refreshments, a bake sale, live music, and a free craft project for kids. Everyone is invited to this free event.

The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their annual parade of lights on Nov. 24. Pictured is Mr.& Mrs. Clause waving to all the lucky boys & girls.

The Sidney branch of the Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center is proud to announce they have a new kids counselor. Marissa Amato specializes in kids and families and can meet in person at the Sidney clinic. Like many things in Eastern Montana, Sidney has been a little short on...

To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the iconic Fairview Bridge, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are offering the second in the highly collectible Jeremy Dean ornament, which features the bridge. Add a copy of “The Fairview Lift Bridge, 110 Years of History”, as the perfect compliment. Filled with historical photos and stories, the booklet details the history of the bridge from construction to present day.

It is that time again and people across Richland County are receiving mailings asking for donations to the Foundation For Community Care's Bridge Fund. Those who donate have a chance to help ease one of the results of living in Eastern Montana. There are times when Sidney Health Center patients...

Area volunteers will be holding the annual "Gifts from the Heart" event at the Masonic Temple, Sidney, on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 7 a.m.-noon. "Gifts from the Heart", formally Christmas Coalition, is a program set up for people who feel they can't afford Christmas for their children. The community donated...

BILLINGS — If you’re looking for an indicator of who the top teams in Class A wrestling could be this season, the 37th Sidney Eagle Invitational on Friday and Saturday would be a good tourney to keep an eye on. While reigning state champion Columbia Falls isn’t entered...

Sidney – The Annual Membership Meeting of Sidney Health Center was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Sidney Country Club. Highlights of the meeting included presentations from Clifton Larson Allen on the audited financials as well as reports from the Dr. Malua Tambi, Chief of Medical Staff; Jennifer Doty, Chief Executive Officer; and Bob Burnison, Board of Directors President.

When it comes to holiday enjoyment, Sidney Montana is no stranger! This coming Friday, the Sunrise City will be getting set to celebrate the Christmas season, and you are cordially invited to join in on all the excitement!. Listed below is a summary of the activities that are set to...

During the Sidney Christmas Stroll, another time-honored tradition will be going on in the basement of Sidney's only in-town craft and hobby store, Ribbon N Rail. Russ Markwald, owner, and the rest of the Sugar Valley Rails model-railroading club will be running their trains on Friday, Nov. 24, to join in the Christmas Stroll.

The Fairview Warriors are the 2023 Class C 8-Player State Champions. The championship game was played at Belt on a beautiful Saturday afternoon pitting the top two teams against each other. Fairview struck first on a one-yard run by Jeff Tjelde. The Warrior defense was tough in the first quarter causing two Belt turnovers, a fumble forced by Gavin Serafini and recovered by Tjelde and a Tjelde interception in the end zone. The Belt offense got rolling in the second quarter, scoring twice to take a 14-7 lead with only 49 seconds left before halftime. Brock Schlothauer broke off a quick 11-yard burst, Tjelde hit Tyler Loan for 22 yards, Jaxon Vitt for 9 yards, and Serafini for 12 yards setting up the Warriors at the 9-yard line with 12 seconds left. Tjelde dropped back to pass one last time, instead finding a seam up the middle and bulling his way over two defenders for a tying touchdown going into halftime.

Sidney Moose Lodge 856 received a bronze medallion for its "Heart of the Community" contributions, last year (May 1, 2022-April 30, 2023), at the Annual Montana Moose Association Convention in Great Falls, MT. Sidney Moose Lodge continues to receive a superior quarterly rating from Moose International. Our current goal is to receive the silver or gold medallion this year. There are 14 Moose Lodges in Montana. The Great Falls Moose Lodge also received a bronze medallion.

Fairview High School Gymnasium was the center for the annual Silver Bells and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 18, concluding with the Bridge Lighting event at Sundheim Park. Several local crafters set up tables with their yearly projects in the gymnasium. Artwork, natural oils, cookies, pumpkin bread and pumpkin cookies, antler horn kitchen tools, Pampered Chef, just to name a few.

BILLINGS — Experience is an invaluable attribute. Fairview had plenty of that, as last Saturday’s state title game in Belt was the 11th playoff game for the senior class. It culminated in the program’s second 8-Man championship in five years. “We've been working really hard for this....

Sidney's Jeff Mead officiated his last football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, when Froid/Lake hosted Centerville in the six-man state championship game. He has officiated football for 39 years. His career included working 12 state championship games. Fans saluted him before the game on Saturday.