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🌱 Why Sidney’s top cop says his kids are his biggest motivation
Sidney, Montana Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Sidney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Sidney’s top cop says his kids are his biggest motivation
- What’s planned for Sidney’s Older Americans Month celebration on May 15?
Also on today's calendar: Laurel Varsity Baseball @ Sidney and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 88 and low of 42 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Rain mixing with snow, temps: high: 47, low: 29.
- Friday: Very windy; cloudy and cold, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drager Named Sidney Police Dept. & Chamber Officer Of The Year (roundupweb.com) — Sidney Police Officer James Drager has been honored as both the Sidney Police Department’s Officer of the Year and the Sidney Chamber’s Officer of the Year for his work in 2025–26. He shares how he was recruited to Sidney, the demanding training process, and why his four young children motivate him to keep serving the community. 
• Older American's Month Champion Your Health (roundupweb.com) — Older adults and their families in Sidney are invited to a free Older Americans Month celebration on Friday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aging Services and Transit Center on West Holly. Expect lunch, health screenings, games, and information on local resources and volunteer opportunities, all focused on helping seniors stay active, connected, and healthy in Richland County.
📸 Around Sidney
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Upcoming Events in
Sidney
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★ Featured events ★
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Laurel JV Baseball @ Sidney
Sidney High School, 1012 4th Ave SE, Sidney
4:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Oil Painting Class with Daphne
MonDak Heritage Center , 120 3rd Ave SE , Sidney
6:00 pm -
Laurel Varsity Baseball @ Sidney
Sidney High School , 1012 4th Ave SE , Sidney
6:00 pm -
Spring Has Sprung at the MonDak
MonDak Heritage Center , 120 3rd Ave SE , Sidney
1:00 pm -
Storytime at the Library
Sidney-Richland County Library , 121 Third Ave NW , Sidney
10:30 am -
Custer County JV Softball @ Sidney
Sidney High School , 1012 4th Ave SE , Sidney
3:00 pm -
Live Texas Hold ‘EM
Ranger Lounge , 110 S Central Ave , Sidney
5:30 pm -
BCCHS JV Baseball @ Sidney
Sidney High School , 1012 4th Ave SE , Sidney
4:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Friday May 15
📣 Sidney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jordan World Circus
Marvin Brookman Stadium , 6265 Rodeo Rd , Wolf Point
6:00 pm -
CHAMBER MEETING
Angel Light Catering , 644 Sunnyside Ave , Plentywood
2:30 pm -
Buzzard Day Runs
1301 Snyder St , Glendive
1:30 pm -
Buzzard Day Runs (1 Miles)
1301 Snyder St , Glendive
1:30 pm
Monday May 11
Thursday May 14
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Sidney. Apply here.
- Little Miracles Inc posted a job opening for Physical Therapist in Sidney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sidney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wolf Point
- Same wind, same neighbors, same responsibility to find a better way (newsfromthestates.com)
- You Won't Be Blue If You Adopt Blue From The Humane Society (kyssfm.com)
Ok Sidney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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