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Wolf Automotive on Glover Road in Sidney is officially hosting its second "Back to School Savings and School Supplies Drive." Since earlier this week, Wolf Auto has been accepting school supply donations for local students and teachers in need. "We started this last year as a storewide Wolf Auto dealership event," said Lorena Beckius, internet and marketing manager at Wolf Auto in Ogallala. "We have six locations, and each dealership accepting school supply donations will donate it back to the s...
China One Buffet on Silverberg Drive in Sidney has re-opened under new management. The husband and wife team of Jing Song and XiaoYan Chen are excited about making changes to the restaurant while being a part of the community. "We are originally from New York," Chen said. "My husband learned to cook in New York and then we moved to Oklahoma." Before moving to Sidney, the family operated a larger business in Oklahoma for several years. "We wanted to move to a small town to raise our kids, so we...
Tom Noel, who served as Cheyenne County Highway Superintendent for 15 years, stepped down from his position on Friday morning. An emergency special meeting of the county commissioners was called to accept Noel’s resignation. At the meeting, Doug Hart was appointed as Noel’s replacement. Hart has worked in the county highway department for more than 30 years, where he is currently an operator. Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub explained because Noel’s resignation took effect Friday, an emergency meeting was needed to ensure a highway super...
On June 26, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5 to 4 vote that the Constitution now guarantees the right to same-sex marriages in all 50 states. According to Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh, same-sex couples wishing to obtain a marriage license still go through the original process for an application. “They did amend the marriage license,” Fiegenschuh said. “It now says ‘groom party A’ and ‘bride party B,’ but it is the same application process.” So far in Cheyenne County, Fiegenschuh said there has not been any same-sex marriage licens...
The Cool Kids Club 4-H members had their handmade pillows and table setting skills judged Thursday afternoon as part of the Cheyenne County Fair activities. Special fair section inside today's edition, section B.... Full story
The Sidney City Council approved numerous pay estimates as well as budget reports for all city departments for June 2015 at Tuesday night’s meeting. The council approved items including pay estimates for engineers and contractors for the Greenwood Road and Pole Creek Crossing project. According to Sidney Public Services Director John Hehnke, the first phase of construction is almost completed. During phase two of the Pole Creek Crossing and Fort Sidney Road Bridge Project, construction of Pole Creek Crossing from Greenwood Road to Fort S...
The CH-46 "PHROG" helicopter has served America's military with honor for more than 50 years. A local veteran will be part of the ceremony when it's returned next month near Washington, D.C. On Aug. 1, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Museum of the Marine Corps, will present a retirement ceremony for the historic aircraft. Local vet Mike Rollings of Dalton, along with several other...
Jakob and Jonathon Kruse participated in the Sidney Public Library's Superhero Academy after finishing the summer reading program Thursday afternoon.... Full story
A pregnant Sidney woman driving with her husband to Scottsbluff gave birth to a healthy 7-pound baby girl on the side of the highway outside of Sidney this week. Kendra Stone's labor began Wednesday morning when she noticed a labor pain and called her husband to leave work. Once they made it as far as Gurley – about 15 miles outside Sidney – Stone said she knew they weren't going to make in time. "I woke up around 5:30 a.m. having contractions, but I waited until about 8 a.m. and called my hus...
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children in the U.S. with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy every 38 minutes. Paige Fiebig, a Sidney 7-year-old, had her wish to go to Hawaii granted earlier this week. Her doctors qualified her for the Make-A-Wish program and was approached this spring by wish granters, Sally Harris and Amanda Arnold. Fiebig hoped to go to Hawaii with her family because of stories a friend shared about how...
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sidney is celebrating 100 years of service. According to Pastor Brad Heinecke, the church was founded in 1915 when Lutherans from Missouri moved in to the region northwest of Sidney and north of Potter, Neb. A formal organization of the Potter and Sidney locals was effected on July 11, 1915, at which time the name St. Paul's was chosen and a constitution was adopted and signed. "Trinity South Divide, that is about nine miles south of here was kind of the mother...
The Sidney Public Library, in partnership with the Nebraska Library Commission, offers an abundance of online information through NebraskAccess. As of July, Nebraska residents have complete access to an updated lineup of 15 databases, including 13 new recourses that have been added to expand access to a wide variety of information. NebraskAccess offers reliable sources that help locals look for information to create a family history, establish a small business, learn about medical conditions, receive help with homework, find information about...
It's officially mosquito season. The first positive test for West Nile Virus was reported in Webster County in June. With the summer thunderstorms and warm weather, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to help Nebraskans protect themselves from the 50 different species of mosquitoes in Nebraska. "We spend more time outdoors over the Fourth of July and throughout the summer that increases our chances of mosquito and other bug bites," said Dr. Tom Safranek, a state...
The Sidney High School Danz Team participated in the National Dance Alliance camp at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., and earned a trip to nationals in Florida with its strong showing. Coached by Krissy Fry and Alisha Miller, the dancers were able to compete as individuals and as a team, perform their routines and learn new techniques are routines during their time at camp. Hannah Rapp, Shayla Domstead, Kollyn Weimer, Julia Evertson and Drew Stiles were nominated to try out for...
After being a part of the Sidney community for nearly three decades, the Cabela's retail marketing manager Connie Carrillo is bidding farewell to the area. Originally from Bridgeport, Neb., Carrillo came to Sidney once her parents moved to the area. She began working at the old downtown Cabela's retail store before her 10 years as marketing manager. "I have been in retail for 29 years and I kind of just fell into this position, and now there's one of me in every store," Carrillo said. "I've...
World War II veteran Dean Hecker received Military Honors at the Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday morning. The Patriot Guard Riders also participated in Hecker's funeral procession from St. Patrick's Catholic Church.... Full story
The 20th annual Nebraska Methodist Bike Ride for Hunger (NUMB) will begin in Ogallala on Saturday evening. Since the first ride in 1996, NUMB has contributed more than $700,000 to help alleviate hunger in Nebraska and around the world while also raising awareness. This year's ride consists of a more than 245-mile loop that starts and ends in Ogallala. Approximately 150 riders from across the nation meet in Nebraska each year to be a part of this tour. Route Director Greg Bakewell of Omaha...
Children need nourishment and good food all year long, even when they're not in school. Too often when school ends, some children find themselves hungry or with limited resources for food. With the Summer Food Service Program, healthy meals are provided to children age 18 years and younger, free of charge. With the program and summer meals, students receive the nutrition they need to continue learning, playing and growing during their summer vacation. Sponsors for the Summer Food Service...
Automobile enthusiasts and car junkies will be recognized at Maddox Motor Company's customer appreciation days this Friday and Saturday. The monster truck Rammunition and its driver Mat Dishman of the Hall Brothers Racing team will also be making an appearance to crush cars during the event. Dishman said he is excited to show off Rammunition, the 10-foot tall, Ram Heavy Duty monster truck with 66-inch tires. Hall Brothers Racing team is based out of Champaign, Ill., where they own the entire lin...
POTTER – Between veterans and rookies, locals from the Potter area have worked together to bring the wild west to life for the town's annual melodrama. This year, "Is There a Doctor In The House?" will be performed at the town's Legion Hall, bringing rapid-fire jokes, sight gags and slapstick comedy. The performances begin Thursday and run nightly through Saturday. Taking place in a western style hotel lobby and general store, Lucy Canary played by Talia Enevoldsen wants to marry Lester D...
The local Kiwanis International club awarded $500 scholarships to three recent graduates Thursday afternoon during one of its monthly meetings. Kiwanis is an international organization with more than 600,000 members. The club and its many communities annually raise more than $100 million and dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. Established in 1915, Kiwanis focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a...
Ashlynn and Gracynn Wieser kicked off their summer with a Lemonade Stand Friday afternoon on the corner of 11th Avenue in Sidney.... Full story
The eclectic sounds of "Exit 125" will kick off the Downtown Sounds-Music in the Square three-part summer concert series on Hickory Street Square on Friday evening. With Richard Ontiveros on drums and vocals and Dennis Fuller on guitar, harmonic and vocals the two man band is excited to fill the streets of Sidney with music. Based out of Sterling, Colo., "Exit 125" is no stranger to performing in Sidney. "We have played in Sidney many, many times for Cabela's private parties," Ontiveros said. "W...
Students from 21 schools across Nebraska qualified to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center's 23rd annual State Science meet in Omaha earlier this month. Sidney Middle School eighth grader Quinn Siler received top honors at the regional meet on his presentation about growing plants using hydroponics and earned a chance to attend the state meet. According to UNMC, the goal of the State Science meet is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in...
Locals celebrated Sidney's 12th annual Gold Rush Days at Legion Park over the weekend. The park was filled with stories, music, games, food and skits representing Sidney's history during the gold rush.... Full story
