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Runza Restaurants will conduct its 13th annual Great Books for Great Kids fundraiser on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The money will benefit local libraries, schools and literacy organizations and be used to purchase children’s books. Last year, more than $42,000 was raised to benefit children in communities with Runza locations, and in the past 10 years, more than $361,000 has been donated. Fifteen percent of sales that day from all locations will be donated to the effort. “Reading is vital to lifelong success and provides an excellent opportunity for...
The John Henry Hinrichs farm in Sidney recently received an award from the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation and the Nebraska Farm Bureau that honors families with 100 years of farm ownership. The Hinrichs' farm consists of 160 acres and was originally acquired on June 27, 1900. Pictured, from left, are: Mike Hinrichs, John Hinrichs, Jack "John" Hinrichs IV, Becky (Hinrichs) Thomas, Rachel Thomas and Jack Hinrichs.... Full story
Sidney High School will hold its annual Gatorade scrimmages on Friday, Aug. 27. The evening begins with the Lady Raiders’ volleyball team taking to the Cabela’s Athletic Facility court at 5:30 p.m. After volleyball, the action will move outside to Weymouth Field where the Raiders’ football squad will take to the gridiron for a 7 p.m. start. As part of the entertainment, the Sidney High School Cheer and Danz teams will be performing. While there is no charge to attend the scrimmages, attendees are asked to donate Gatorade drinks as admis...
Brian J. Linneman, an executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Cabela’s, will become a strategic advisor to the company, effective Aug. 31. Linneman has been with Cabela’s for 17 years and has been the CMO since January 2010. Prior to that role, he held various positions including corporate logistics manager, director of strategic projects, vice president of strategic projects and MIS, vice president and chief operating officer and senior vice president of global supply chain and operations. “Brian has made signi... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.70 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.68 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were 67.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6 cents per gallon higher t...
Paul Steven Raymond of Sidney was among nearly 750 students who received degrees during the University of Nebraska’s summer commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Raymond earned a bachelor of fine arts from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Shane Farritor, Lederer Professor of Engineering, delivered the commencement address. Farritor leads UNL’s Robotics and Mechatronics Lab, a research and education program focused on the innovative application of robotics technology. The graduates were from 35 states, the... Full story
The Serenity Cafe in Sidney held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.... Full story
Job's Daughters International, Bethel #25 of Sidney, recently competed in its annual state competition in Peru, Neb. Members from the Sidney area who competed were: Abby Heller, Kate Huson, Jolene Oliverius, Janessa Carley, Autumn Hartwig, Raina Hartwig, Ginny Herboldsheimer, Jordan Cook, Amanda Beier and Josie Dowse. Bethel #25 placed first in the Team Ritual Competition for a large bethel. It also took first in Team Signing to "Nearer My God to Thee," and third place in Team Choir...
Sidney High School graduate Brendan Holly was named to the dean’s list for the spring term at Centre College, an honor reserved for students who maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average. Holly is the son of Jennifer and Thad Holly of Sidney. Centre College, located in Danville, Ky., and founded in 1819, is ranked among the U.S. News top 50 national liberal arts colleges. Forbes magazine ranks Centre in the top 100 among all the nation’s colleges and universities.... Full story
The Panhandle Senior Ladies’ Golf Association held its latest outing at Cottonwood Golf Course in Torrington, Wyo. The team of Gail Magers, Claudia Benda, Beth Korell and Lois Bare took first place and recorded two birdies. Second place went to the team of Terry Espinoza, Joy Eberhardt, Daria Faden and Margaret Lienemann; they had three birdies. The team of Sheri Dobrinski, Dee Vogel, Alene Schilz and Pat Rogers finished third and had one birdie. Long drives went to Sally Plover, Vogel and Bare. Gina Briggs, Judie Brighton, Terry Korell, K...
This Sunday, Aug. 16, has been designated as the day to commemorate of 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Spirit of ’45 organization has invited national, state and tribal veteran cemeteries to be a participant in the “International Tribute” scheduled for the weekend. Wreath laying ceremonies will begin at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines and continue in a westerly direction around the world. After events in Europe and throughout the U.S., a final garland will be placed at the National Memorial of the Pacific Cemet...
The driver of a tractor-trailer died Saturday morning after a single-vehicle accident off I-80 east of Sidney. The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle accident at 9:37 a.m. Saturday. The driver of the tractor-trailer was traveling westbound on I-80 when he lost control of his vehicle. The truck went across the median, crossed the eastbound traffic lanes, proceeded up a large embankment and crossed County Road 125. It came to rest in a nearby cornfield. The driver was identified as K...
Bridge work is scheduled to begin on L-17B – known as the Potter Link – on Aug. 17, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. Work includes bridge deck and approach repair, installation of a waterproof membrane and asphalt overlay, reconstruction of bridge rail and installation of new guardrail. Traffic will be maintained with the use of a lane closure and a temporary traffic signal to direct traffic through the reduced 12-foot-wide lane. The anticipated completion date is mid-October. Simon Contractors and Subsidiaries, of Cheyenne, Wyo...
Sidney Regional Medical Center has added a new physician to its staff. Dr. Brandon Brown began seeing patients today at the SRMC Physicians Clinic. Born and raised in Scottsbluff, Brown joins his wife, Dr. Jennifer Brown, who is also a physician at the SRMC Physicians Clinic. He recently completed his residency at University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. His doctorate is in family practice, but he has a strong passion for obstetrics and sports medicine as well. "Sports medicine is of...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.60 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 76.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 3.7 cents per gallon l...
The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing now has an office in Scottsbluff. Field Representative Brittney Graham is the NCDHH representative for the Scottsbluff and Western Nebraska area. Previously, Gov. Pete Ricketts approved the budget for NCDHH to include a request to reopen a full time presence in Scottsbluff. Prior to a full-time position, the office’s field representatives in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha were making to the western part of the state to assist and advocate. Since January, nearly 300 people in the 11 western c...
There were two holes-in-one recorded at Hillside Golf Course last week. On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Jayden Jones aced the 161-yard 4th hole with a 5 iron. Three days later on Aug. 7, Terry Wadlow used a 6 iron to score his ace on the 142-yard 8th hole.... Full story
The Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska's Young Women's Entrepreneurial Camp was held at recently at Lakeview Cabin in North Platte, and included Sarah-Kate Splichal of Sidney. This Girl Scout leadership program brought together high school girls and female business leaders. The four-day camp provides positive female mentorship to build the next generation of leaders in Nebraska. The Girl Scouts and their mentors were, from left: Grace Steinmeyer of Wisner; Colonie Wiley from Union Pacific; Cherokee... Full story
The Blackwood Legacy Quartet from Nashville, will be presenting several concert events in the area this week, including one in Sidney. With its unbroken link to the Dove and Grammy-award winning Blackwood Brothers, the artists link the best of southern gospel's traditional sound with today's newer country gospel and worship music. The Blackwood Legacy Quartet will be in concert on the following dates: • Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 1709 East 27th Street in S...
The Windblown Arts Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 in the village of Bushnell. The Sisters Grimm, Bushnell’s bookstore and coffee shop, will serve as the host. The festival will include live music, food, crafts and a beer garden. There is no cover charge. Live music will feature Martin Gilmore (2-2:50 p.m.), Ryan Head (3-3:50 p.m.), Ben Treffer (4-4:50 p.m.), Deb Carpenter-Nolting (5-5:50 p.m.) and Jake McIntosh (6-6:50 p.m.). The music ranges from bluegrass to folk to country to classical. The last hour is scheduled as an open mic f... Full story
The Fort Sidney Chapter of DeMolay has had a busy summer. While preparing for Conclave, the DeMolay Chapter had an outing in July at Lake McConaughy at the home of Randy and Tracy Miller for members and prospective members. For the fifth consecutive year, the chapter won the Ritual Competition trophy at the summer Conclave held in Grand Island. First place winners included: Ryan Birner, Master Councilor and Examination Queries; Thomas Kokjer, Marshall; Will Castner, Orator, Chaplain and 4th...
The American Plains Artists has accepted artwork by J.I. McElroy of Gurley for inclusion in its 30th Annual Juried “Art of the Plains” exhibit and sale in Lincoln. The event will be held at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St., Lincoln, from Aug. 7 through Oct. 24. Approximately 120 pieces of art from more than 80 artists from across the nation were accepted into this show. McElroy’s selected artwork is a 24-inch by 12-inch acrylic painting titled “Crane Sunrise.”. The public is invited to attend this celebration of “Art of the Plains” fea...
Getting ready for your children to head back to school? Take a look through your child’s book shelf and donate the gently used children’s books your family no longer reads to the Friends of the Sidney Public Library. All books collected will be distributed to local businesses for the use of their youngest patrons while they are waiting for appointments or for business to be completed. “One of our organization’s goals is to promote literacy throughout the community,” said Lisa Davis, president of the Friends of the Sidney Public Library....
The Cheyenne County Leadership Class presented a $916.71 check to Tim Linemann to help the Table of Grace Mobile Food Pantry purchase school supplies for area students for the upcoming school year. To take part in the free, school supply distribution, contact Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at (308) 254-3124. Pictured, from left, are: Jody Kearney, Bev Arellano, Tim Linemann, Matt Heinz and Clay Keane.... Full story
A single-vehicle crash in Wyoming last week resulted in the death of 34-year-old Sidney resident Daniel T. Poole. The crash occurred on July 29 at about 10:35 p.m. on Interstate 25 approximately seven miles south of Douglas, Wyo. Poole was the front-seat passenger in a 2002 Ford Explorer driven by his wife, 28-year-old Brittany Poole. Daniel and Brittany Poole were reported to be arguing while traveling north on I-25, according to Sgt. David Wagener of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. At one point during the argument, Daniel Poole reached over and...
