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Two local high school students have been selected as winners of the Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association scholarships. Each award is for $500. MacKenzie Bowker, a senior at Sidney High School, and Jake Johnson, a senior at Potter-Dix High School were named the recipeints. Sidney High’s Savanna Rosenbaum and Jachob Wiedeburg were chosen as runners-up for the awards. Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited university by Aug. 31 to receive the scholarship funds. In the event the scholarship winners are not enrolled in an accredited uni... Full story
Led by freshman Connor Dormann, the Sidney High School golf team won its first meet of the season on Tuesday at the Cozad Invitational. Dormann earned top medalist honors after he fired his best competitive round of the year with a 78 at the Cozad Country Club. In addition, the Red Raiders had three other medalists including Nate Dvorak (84), Brady Radcliffe (87) and Jake Burke (88). The Red Raiders’ team total was 337, which was seven strokes better than runner-up Gothenburg. Sidney has one more challenge before districts on May 18. The R... Full story
The Sidney Police Department is reminding motorists to "Click It or Ticket." As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31, just ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. "Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes," said Chief B.J. Wilkinson. "As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 7.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.54 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 4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.66 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were 91.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 19.3 cents per gallon h...
Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Brad Fraass announced a change Monday for the Agriculture Risk Coverage-County program for barley in Cheyenne County. The Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs authorized the Nebraska FSA State Committee to determine Cheyenne County eligible for a separate calculation of revenues by irrigated and nonirrigated practice for purposes of calculating payments under the ARC-CO program. Prior to this change, blended yields and revenues would have been used to determine whether a loss occurred in Cheyenne...
An Equine Welfare Training short course planned for May 14 at Sidney has been postponed for lack of registrations. Organizers hope to reschedule the course, which is hosted by the Nebraska Horse Council and Nebraska Extension. The course is designed to prepare law enforcement personnel for conducting investigations concerning neglected and abused horses and laws pertaining to livestock abuse and neglect.... Full story
Less than a week before the District D-11 track meet, the Potter-Dix Coyotes proved to be in top form as they captured both the boys' and girls' competitions at the Cheyenne County Invite at Sidney High School on Friday. The Coyotes amassed 144 points in the boys' race to edge host Leyton with 114.5. Sidney and Creek Valley, which both split its squads between the Cheyenne County and the Bayard B-C-D, finished fourth and seventh, respectively. The Potter-Dix girls piled up 192 points in that...
During its recent Board of Director’s meeting, the Oregon Trail Community Foundation awarded nearly $64,000 in scholarships to regional students. Receiving $2,000 each from the Clara E. Muehlberger Scholarship was Ashleigh Galles of Hemingford; Justin Mohr from Kimball High School; Jessica Bragg of Gordon-Rushville High School; Michaela Flick of Sidney; Mykayla Brown of Bayard; Dani McKay and Kaitlyn Berner, both of Leyton High School; Cody Robinson and Brian Gould of Alliance; and Kaelia Nelson of Hemingford. Receiving $1,000 each from the C...
Presenting a $1,000 check to Dean Koester of the Peetz Fire Protection District are NHS Treasurer Jessica U. and NHS Service Coordinator Lacee B. This money was raised to help fund an AED (automated external defibrillator) machine for the local Community Center. A huge thanks goes out to the Peetz Community, its students, Wal-Mart, and Sonny's Super Foods for their continued support of PHS National Honor Society.... Full story
The Peetz Bulldogs’ regional baseball game with the Community Christian Crusaders, scheduled for Saturday at All-Star Park in Lakewood, Colo., has been postposed until Tuesday. Because inclement weather is expected this weekend, the Colorado High School Activities Association decided to make the move. The Bulldogs will now meet the Crusaders at 12:30 p.m. at All-Star Park on Tuesday, May 12. Should Peetz win, it would play again at 3 p.m. The championship game will also be postponed from its original schedule date of Thursday at 11 a.m. The d...
LINCOLN— Statewide, roughly 62,000 adults have a serious mental illness and 134,000 adults are impacted by drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, according to data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). During Behavioral Health Awareness Month in May, DHHS is reaffirming its commitment to these individuals and all other Nebraskans who may need behavioral health services. “This month gives us an opportunity to recognize the challenges facing Nebraskans with behavioral health concerns and let them know that help and sup...
Under cloudy skies with misty air and an occassional steady rain, the Creek Valley Storm held its annual Invite at the Chappell Golf Club with nine teams attending. The Storm finished in the middle of the pack with 384 strokes, which placed them fifth. The Bulldogs of Bridgeport won the Invite with a 334 total, which put them 11 strokes ahead of Dundy County/Stratton. Among its four district challengers, Creek Valley finished ahead of South Platte (417), Garden County (417) and Hyannis (486). Mullen (362) and Sutherland (379) finished ahead of...
COZAD – The Sidney High School Envirothon team made a run at the Nebraska state championship at Camp Comeca recently, falling by just a few points to champion Concordia High in the end. Sidney tied Concordia in one of the seven skill areas – aquatics – but Concordia topped all teams in five additional areas to capture its third straight state title. Concordia now prepares for the National Envirothon in Springfield, Mo., in July. On the way to state, student teams that were comprised of five members, first competed in one of six regional conte...
Several local students will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across Nebraska at Boys' and Girls' State later this month. The program will take place May 31-June 6 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate. Each participant is sponsored locally by an organization such as an American...
For the 12th consecutive year, students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will head west to be a part of “Dental Day” on June 5 and 6. This is an opportunity for children to receive dental care at no cost. “A great number of kids receive dental care during Dental Day,” said Janelle Hansen, PPHD Health educator. “It requires extensive planning and coordination with school nurses, hospitals, UNMC, and community volunteers. We are glad to be a part of such a great program to help ensure children in the Panhandle h...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.46 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 increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.62 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were $1.05 per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 9.4 cents per gallon higher t...
The Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians is seeking nominations for the Nebraska Family Physician of the Year. This award is given annually to a Nebraska Family Physician who best demonstrates the qualities of comprehensive and continuing “care with caring.” The winner will be selected based on the following criteria: • A practicing family physician • Member of the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians • Board certification/recertification • Provides his/her patients with compassionate, comprehensive, and caring family medicine on a continuin...
Class 1A schools from around the state descended on Limon, Colo. on Saturday with the annual 1A Invitational. More than 30 teams showed up with Springfield taking the boys’ title while Shining Mountain ruled the girls’ meet. Boosted again by its strong relay teams, the Peetz boys finished in a tie for ninth place with 34 points. The girls picked up up all their five points in the 4x800-meter relay. Besides their success in the relays, the Bulldogs also had two individual placers. Cody Wilson, a sophomore, was just .08 from victory in the 400...
Sidney High School senior Zoey Mines was selected as the recipient of a $500 scholarship from Wolf Auto as part of its "Student of the Month" program it sponsored this year. Wolf Auto recognized each of the students of the month for the academic year at a pizza party Thursday at Sidney High School. They were: Hayden Lienemann (September), Zoey Mines (October), Brett McConnell (November), Vanessa Riley (December), Lane Harvey (January), R.J. Egnor (February) and Jordan Jenkins (March). Each of...
Cabela’s Inc. network engineer Erik Fritzler received the company’s Community Hero Award on Thursday for his work leading a team that upgraded the Sidney Public Schools network over the summer. Chosen by a committee that includes Cabela’s executive vice presidents and CEO, the Community Hero Award is given annually as the company’s highest honor for community outreach. Fritzler and his team led a project that gave Sidney Public Schools $1.8 million in upgrades to its network infrastructure at a fraction of the cost through generous donatio...
CHADRON – The Sidney High School boys’ golf team shot its best score of the season to finish second at the Western Conference Tournament on Thursday at Ridgeview Country Club. Sidney fell eight strokes short of winner Scottsbluff as it shot 325 to the Bearcats 317. Chadron (346) finished third with Gering (358) and Alliance (361) finishing fourth and fifth. The Raiders were led by Ryan Birner with a 79, which placed him second in the individual standings. Jared Pilkington’s 77 earned him the individual conference championship. Sidney also had t...
Dress Down Day funds were awarded to Post-Prom Committees for areas schools. Post-prom parties were available to students as a safe activity for them to do after prom. School committees receiving the funds included Sidney, Potter-Dix, Leyton and Creek Valley. A total of $1,084.64 was raised and divided equally between the four schools. Pictured are, from left: Jennifer Deal (Leyton), Margaret Lienemann (Cheyenne County Chamber), Lianne Higgins (Leyton), Alexus Rozelle (Potter-Dix), Linda... Full story
Mary Egging Schadegg celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend at the Sidney Regional Medical Center with friends and family – many whom traveled from outside the state. She was born on April 28, 1915, in Wilhelmina, Mo., and is one of 13 children in the family. The family moved to Gurley in 1928. Mary married Ernest Schadegg in August 1940. They supervised St. Patrick's boys' boarding house for several years. Over the years, Mary worked at McDonalds General Store, Fabric Boutique and M... Full story
Sidney High School senior MacKenzie Bowker was chosen as the 2015 Sidney Rotary Club Scholarship recipient. Bowker will attend Chadron State College in the fall and plans to study nursing. The $1,000 scholarship is provided by the fundraising activities of the local Rotary International Club. “It’s always so difficult to choose just one person for this award; all the applications were very good,” said committee member Matt Moore. “But MacKenzie was an excellent interview, and after discussing all the candidates’ applications and interviews, we...
International Experience – USA, a high school student exchange organization, announced that its will welcome a record number of students to U.S. communities in the fall of 2015, mirroring a national trend. According to the Council on Standards for International Education Travel) 200,000-plus exchange students are expected in 2015. As the leading English-speaking host country of foreign exchange students, the United State has seen an increase in high school exchange participants of about 13 percent in the past decade. This upward trend is e...
