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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small grass fire at the top of Haskell Hill Road Tuesday, extinguishing the blaze quickly. No cause for the fire was determined....
Bass Pro Shops announced in a memo late last week an update in its plans, along with the announcement of a campaign advertising buildings for lease following changes to its Sidney Cabela’s campus. In its memo, Bass Pro announced it is investing more than $100,000 in an advertising campaign that began Thursday with an ad in the Wall Street Journal. The ad leads off with the header, “Usually We’re All About The Catch. This Time There Isn’t One.” It follows with the offer of leasing world-class bui...
Sidney's City Council approved the use of $250,000 of LB840 funds for the proposed Hickory Street Square Project at its regular meeting Tuesday. The approval designates a needed match for a grant sought through the state's Civic and Community Center Financing Fund as part of financing for the project, which has a projected cost of $743,000. During a review of the request, Melissa Norgaard, the city's economic development director, reminded council the LB840 funds come from a half-cent tax...
One of history's most popular bands will take the stage at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center next Wednesday (March 7, 2018), bringing the unique style developed by musician Glenn Miller in the 1930s. The 18-member ensemble, brought to town by the High Plains Arts Council, features Miller favorites In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, String of Pearls and the signature song Moonlight Serenade and other. The band also plays more modern songs arranged in the Miller style. Glenn Miller...
After wrestling with the decision for a couple of months, the Leyton School Board this month voted on its RIF (Reduction in Force) Plan. Faced with the possibility of cutting more than three teachers and several classes to become more efficient, the board chose to drop one-half of a special education position for next year. That means one of Leyton’s two special education teachers next year will be half time. As for the remainder of needed cuts, those will be accomplished through attrition, s...
Since 2005, a countdown has been underway for the city of Sidney purchasing the building which has served as headquarters for Hillside Golf Course. The clock is still ticking, but how soon it will strike zero is up to different interpretations. In February 2005, the Sidney City Council approved an agreement with a private group of investors, Hillside Ventures, which allowed the group to build a building that would house the city's pro shop, cart storage and a restaurant. Under the agreement,...
A lockdown drill at Sidney High School last week was realistic enough to cause some concern as word spread through texts and social media, but there was no threat to those in the school and SHS Principal Chris Arent deemed the drill a success. Arent posted a message on the school's Facebook account Friday afternoon reviewing the morning's happenings, which in addition to the lockdown drill, included a drug dog search of the school and parking lot. In the message, Arent complimented SHS students...
Armed with the belief that too many elected officials don't follow their oaths, Lincoln businessman Todd Watson is running for Nebraska's Third District senate seat, saying he will lead a charge to follow the U.S. Constitution. Watson made a stop in Sidney Monday as he kicks off his Nebraska campaign, which, he said, is based on following the Constitution. "They all take the same oath," said Watson of members of the House and Senate, "to support and defend the Constitution of the United States...
KEARNEY - Sidney wrestlers competed in the Nebraska State Duals Championship over the weekend, facing the toughest dual squads the state has to offer. Sidney fnished eighth in the field, losing its duals against third place finisher Northwest and Wahoo, which was fifth. Four Sidney wrestlers capped their seasons with pins to lead Sidney’s effort. Derek Robb, Kaden Vowers, Trey Arellano and Brody Raines, all medalists at last week’s team meet, recorded pins in both of their matches. State Duals T...
A project which aims to make downtown Sidney more attractive and drive downtown business was reviewed by members of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Sidney's city council chambers were filled to capacity by local residents wanting to hear more about the idea behind the Hickory Square project, which would develop a park-like area on 10th Avenue from the mid-block alley north to Hickory Street. Under the plan, both the alley and Hickory St. would remain open unless an event...
An air rescue service newly based out of Sidney officially went into operation last week, and it didn't long to make its first run. Medical Air Rescue Company (MARC) went "live," or able to carry patients, Saturday morning, and that evening carried its first patient. MARC's local operation, in the works since January 2017, has spent the past few months setting up shop in Sidney. The company purchased two homes in Sidney, one for medical personnel, the other for pilots and ground crew, and has ma...
For months since the announcement that Bass Pro Shops purchased Cabela's, uncertainty has hovered over Sidney like a cloud. "What's going to happen on the hill" has been the question many have tried to guess as they hope for their future in Sidney. That question was answered late last week when those employed at Cabela's headquarters received letters outlining a severance package for those voluntarily leaving the company. It is believed that the letters were sent to the majority, if not all, of...
LINCOLN - Sidney High School wrestlers posted their best showing at the state tournament in more than 20 years over the weekend, finishing in a tie for fourth as a team and bringing home four individual medals. From the onset, the Raiders showed they were there to compete, landing atop the team scoreboard after the opening day behind the strength of five pins. "We got some big points in the first round," said Sidney Coach John Ganser. "We had some quarterfinal losses that were tough, but the...
While the stage was set to mimic the Hollywood Oscars, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce could well have named its Saturday awards program the "Team Awards." The Chamber annually uses its award banquet to recognize significant contributions to the community by both businesses and individuals. But without exception representatives of business and individuals alike gave credit not only to their own teams, but the Sidney and Cheyenne County community as well. No matter the category, award...
GOTHENBURG - Sidney roared through semi-final action at the B4 District Wrestling Tournament Saturday, setting the stage for the school's best district finish in nearly 20 years. "We got hot and had a really good semifinal round and continued the rest of the way," said Sidney Coach John Ganser. "That was a credit to the kids and the other coaches." When the smoke cleared, the Raiders won the District crown and qualified eight wrestlers for the state tournament, which begins Thursday at the...
Students from Sidney schools participated in the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Treasure Island Saturday, treating a packed house at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. The play was sponsored locally by the High Plains Arts Council....
A 19 year old Sidney man was partially ejected from his vehicle last Thursday evening when his vehicle rolled on Old Post Road. According to the Sidney Police Department report, the vehicle, driven by Brian S. Atkins of Sidney, was travelling in excess of the posted 35 mile an hour speed limit when he left the roadway, entered the ditch, and rolled one and a half times, landing on its top. The report said Atkins was partially ejected. Sidney fire and ambulance crews responded to the scene and...
Sidney’s wrestlers powered their way through their final weekend of duals, winning all but one after being tripped up by rival Alliance in the final match at the Southeast Duals Tournament in Wyoming. The Raiders opened wekeend action with a 48-23 win over another rival at Gering. Sidney’s Robb brothers opened and closed the dual with strong performances at 170 and 160 pounds. Brad Robb opened with a pin over Jordan Overlin in 1:01. Derek Robb capped the match with a 16-0 technical fall ove...
Members of this year's Leadership Cheyenne County class put the final touches on a community project Friday, placing commemorative plaques at two city transportation covered bus stops, purchased and built through the group's efforts. The class solicited funds and built two shelters along the city's Stage Line bus route, one at 10th and King by the courthouse, the other near the office at Sioux Villa. Class members included Natalie Jobman of the leadership committee, Heather Hausmann, Andrew...
Who knows a town and what it has to offer better than its own residents? That was part of the discussion Joe and Cathy Arterburn had when they decided to enlist Sidney area residents to join a letter writing campaign to bring attention to Sidney for businesses looking to expand their operations. The idea began when Cathy read an article on Apple's plans for expansion. Apple announced last week it is planning business investments that will contribute more than $350 billion to the U.S. economy...
While local officials continue to seek out potential businesses to fill in the employment gap left by the changes at Cabela's, a unique campaign is underway, spearheaded by Sidney Mayor Joe Arterburn and his wife Cathy. The Arterburns recently began a social media campaign asking area residents to write letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook, who announced recently the company is looking for additional locations for business expansion. In a letter, Sidney residents are asked to tell Cook what they like...
TeamMates mentoring program, founded to provide support and encouragement for students, held its local appreciation social Monday, recognizing the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce with the Friends of TeamMates Award. Accepting the award were Chamber Director Denise Wilkinson, Bev Arellano, chamber office coordinator, and Sandy Goble, communications director. TeamMates President, Brad Sherman, said the trio gave the program a lot of assistance over the past year, providing a spot at Gold...
Cheyenne County Commissioners approved security cameras for the county weed building at their meeting Tuesday. The action was taken on a recommendation in part by Ron Leal, Region 21 Emergency Management Director Ron Leal. The concern came after a door was found open. It appeared there wasn’t anything missing, but because of the equipment stored there, it was felt added security would be prudent. Part of those measures include the security cameras, which will feed into the Cheyenne County S...
Cheyenne County has once again been approved for funding to replace a defective bridge. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced a Cheyenne County project was one of 22 proposals selected for the second round of the County Bridge Match Program (CBMP). The CBMP provides funding to counties for the innovative replacement and repair of deficient county bridges. The second Request for Proposals (RFP) was announced in October, with $4 million to be distributed to counties across...
Sidney wrestlers added six wins to their dual meet record last week, first toppling Bridgeport on the road Thursday, evening, then winning all five matches at the UNK Midwest Duals Tournament in Kearney Friday. In a powerful field at the UNK Duals Tournament, Sidney used a 44-27 win over Holdrege to earn fifth place overall. Brady Robb led the way for Sidney, winning four matches by pin in 3:56. Robb averaged less than a minute on the mat with his pin victims, but two of those matches were over...
