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The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office arrested two women in Sidney April 9 following the theft of a dog from a Logan County, Colorado residence. On Feb. 29, the Logan County (Colorado) Sheriff's Office (LCSO) received a report of a burglary near Sterling. The report indicated a black and brown heeler was stolen from the residence. The dog had been recently adopted from the Logan County Humane Society and chipped prior to adoption. LCSO investigators were in constant contact with the owner, who...
The Sidney City Council Wednesday, April 1, approved amending the City's appeals process for utility payment to include residents impacted by the corornavirus. The decision was made in a nearly two-hour Zoom - an audio/visual virtual networking program - meeting with each council member, staff and attendee taking part from a remote location. The primary discussion point on the agenda is "Utility Disconnect for Non-payment, Procedures for Domestic Subscribers." At issue is how the City can...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners tabled decisions on purchases for the Highway Department Monday. The commissioners were scheduled to open bids on the purchase of a semi-truck, bottom dump trailer and armor coating for County Road 46. The county received two bids for a truck-tractor, both from RDO Truck Center of Lexington. The bids submitted are for a 2008 International with about 376,000 miles for $30,000 and $500 delivery. The second bid is for a 2012 Mack with a little more than 400,000...
Sidney's annual cruising night continued Friday, April 3, with Illinois Street busy with the tradition of cruising from east to west. The tradition was modified to include the social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-19 virus. Dairy Queen and Steams and Beans did provide treats to cruisers as well....
The impact of the coronavirus has businesses and employees reeling financially. Businesses are limited on they can serve customers, which results in few staff needed to conduct the remaining business. Last week, a webinar was held among business and employment officials explaining options to help keep local businesses open, and employees cover lost wages. The meeting included Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard, Lisa Laws from the Sidney office of the Nebraska Department of...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners officially addressed the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, during the April 6 meeting. The audio Zoom meeting was held with all in attendance participating from remote locations. The policy opens by clearly saying “if you have tested positive for COVID-19 virus, or have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, you are quarantined and must have a Doctor's release to return to work.” The policy is for county employees only. The policy goes on to say if a person...
The Sidney City Council on Tuesday, March 24, approved moving ahead with a Community Development Block Grant that will benefit the Elks Lodge restoration project. The grant is for $415,000. The project would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of the Sidney Elks "This is regarding the redevelopment of the Elks Lodge," Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard said via video conference. The grant will help return the building to its historic relevance, $5,000 for...
The Sidney City Council met with a full council March 24, but only a few council and staff in the council chamber. The Council is following safety protocol and introduced the public to its first webcast meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom, an audio/video communications system designed to conduct “cloud meetings.” Participants call by computer or mobile device and can then participate in the meeting without approaching the 10-person crowd limit. Mayor Roger Gallaway announced the State of Neb...
When the novel coronavirus presence in the United States was announced, its impact was noted in specific areas, people who had health struggles. Then it arrived on “Main Street” and it became everyone's concern. Two local families share their perspectives and what enduring the pandemic means to them. At the close of the March 24 Sidney City Council meeting, Brett Bently of Sidney asked what the City is doing for families facing utility disconnection. During the virtual meeting, Bently asked if...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners have stated that the Court House is open; however, individuals are strongly encouraged to use the online services, if possible, to conduct business and limit personal visits to the Court House. The Cheyenne County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Monday morning to address the impact of the coronavirus on county business. The meeting was held in the Cheyenne County District Courtroom with a maximum of 10 people in attendance, and numerous local officials...
Not all disabilities are visible. Not all service dogs are about physical help. Sometimes, the best of service dogs match what the handler needs, not what he or she wants. The Disability Dogs clinic held at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday focused on matching service veterans and first responders. The clinic brought together veterans with a variety of needs. Disability Dogs founder Ashley Tomberg, of Gainesville, Fla., is a no-nonsense direct speaking veteran who focuses on...
A young couple moved from Sidney a few months ago, setting up house in Parker, Co. Life moved on for the young parents and their child, until a night out resulted in becoming a statistic, a coronavirus-19 patient. Dylan Gregg talked about his experience with the virus also referred to as COVID-19 by phone recently. “It pretty much feels like you're having constant asthma attacks,” he said. He said it started March 12 following his attending a hockey game. He started experiencing symptoms, inc...
The Panhandle region welcomed spring with a dose of heavy wet snow and wind last week. As the first day of spring arrived, so did moisture-heavy snow, resulting in power outages and closed roads throughout the region. The National Weather Service recorded readings near Sidney from clear but overcast and breezy on Tuesday afternoon to windy and heavy snow on Thursday. Between then, the area also experienced heavy fog officially reducing visibility at the airport to a quarter-mile before falling...
Panhandle Public Health Director Kim Engel says all COVID-19 tests as of March 18 have returned negative. However Nebraska did record its second case of “community spread,” this time in Douglas County. During a recent video press conference, Engel also said restaurants are still open, for take-out and delivery only. She added that small business loans for up to 30 years and $2 million will be available. “Of course they (businesses) are being impacted,” she said. At that time, she said stores...
On Sunday afternoon, the Sidney Public School District announced it is closing through March 27, possibly longer if necessary. The decision was made following a meeting of the COVID-19 Unified Command, a panel of health department officials and emergency management coordinators of the Panhandle area. Monday evening, the school board held an emergency meeting to address compensation of staff during the additional two weeks. Superintendent Jay Ehler said the teachers and principals are designing...
The Sidney Airport Authority Board expects to close on purchasing of the former Cablea's hangar at the airport today. Bass Pro/Cabela's accepted an offer of $225,000 for the hangar. The hangar is valued at close to $400,000, according to Sidney attorney J. Leef, who serves as legal counsel for the City of Sidney and the Airport Authority Board. Leef briefed the Sidney City Council on plans to purchase the hangar during the March 10 city council meeting. During the city council meeting,...
People who are passionate, act from their heart, do so with a sense of duty that is deeper than a written code of duty. People whose compassion is for children within the court system, children who need a voice, carry more than a passion for a children, more like a calling. CASAs answer the call for children within the court system. They are Court-Appointed Special Advocates who are appointed by a judge to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, and to ensure children do not...
The City of Sidney is modifying access to its public offices in reaction to the corona-19 virus. The Sidney Public Library and Hillside Golf Course is closed through March 27. The city transit Stageline Bus service will also be idled through March 27. Additionally, the city building will be closed to walk-in traffic through March 27. Business can still be conducted by appointment or by the drive-through window. Bills can also be paid online by visiting cityofsidney.org and clicking on the...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday reviewed sealed bids submitted for purchase of a backhoe/loader. All three of the bids were submitted by Murphy Tractor and Equipment. The first bid opened was a 2004 John Deere 301 5G with about 3,000 hours for $35,000, the second a 2002 Caterpillar 420D with 5,300 hours for $35,000 and the third was a 2002 Case for $25,000. However, the commissioners learned upon opening of the bid that the Case was sold after the bids were submitted and before they...
Richard Sandstrom was recently selected as the new director of the Sidney Public Library. Sandstrom comes to Sidney from Emporia, Kan., where he worked at the college library and then at the public library. "We went there (Emporia) because my wife was a pastor there," he said recently. He said after spending some time at home as a stay-at-home dad, he earned his Master of Library Science degree from Emporia State College. He earned his MLS degree in 2015. He earned his undergraduate degree from...
A program is coming to Sidney designed to meet the specific needs of military veterans and the disabilities they face. Sidney is one of the stops on Disability Dogs' first road trip since becoming a nonprofit organization. The stop in Sidney is scheduled as a two-day clinic offering veterans, then First Responders, to meet trainer Ashley Tomberg and discuss opportunities with the Disability Dogs program. “My program is designed to target veterans and and first responders,” Tomberg said. Loc...
They take care of children, answer phones, design a fabulous meal. They also own small businesses and lead multi-million dollar companies. There are also those who do both. On Wednesday, March 4, UST Global celebrated the contributions of women in the workplace, recognizing International Women's Day. A lunch served by Sam & Louie's Pizzeria was hosted at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with guest speakers. One of the guest speakers, Kayte Mollendor, shared her experience working in UST Global....
Isiah Hernandez and Sabrina Sanchez take their turns with some artwork by Janice Borgman during the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at Sidney Public Library Saturday....
News reports indicate part of China is under quarantine, a reaction to the identification of a new virus in a community. Reports varied from a biological weapon to a problem at an animal market. Sidney Regional Medical Center's Infection Control and Quality Manager Bob Kentner, MSN RN CPHQ, says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The CDC says the International Committee on...
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners approved renewing the weed control contract with Cris Burks with an increase of almost 6 percent. “We have not raised it in two years,” said Burks. “This is for 2020.” Burks is working with a contract of about $53,000. With the approved 5.7 percent increase she will receive $56,500 as Cheyenne County Weed Superintendent. The contract will be reviewed by County Attorney Paul Schaub before final approval. The commissioners and Burks also noted improve...
