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LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska’s rural communities received nearly $190 million in USDA Rural Development funding in federal fiscal year 2014, completed on September 30. In five years, USDA has invested nearly $1.5 billion in Nebraska, according to Rural Development State Director Maxine Moul. In the 19-year history of the agency, the funding total is nearly $2.7 billion in Nebraska. The total portfolio of current loans, loans and loan guarantees under management by the Nebraska Rural Development staff is $1.3 billion. The program funds assist hou...
The Western Nebraska Community College financial aid staff will present “Financial Aid 101” in several panhandle communities throughout January and early February. Students and parents are welcome to attend. The sessions are: • Jan. 21, WNCC Sidney Campus, 6:30 p.m. • Jan. 28, WNCC Alliance Campus, 6:30 p.m. • Jan. 31, WNCC Scottsbluff Campus (Harms Advanced Technology Center), 10 a.m. • Feb. 4, Bayard High School, 6:30 p.m. • Feb. 11, Kimball Jr./Sr. High School, 6:30 p.m. WNCC’s financial aid presentation includes information on FAFSA forms,...
KEARNEY, Neb. – A weekend traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Buffalo County led to the seizure of 35 pounds of marijuana and one arrest. Around 1 p.m. on Sunday, a state trooper stopped an eastbound 2013 Chevy Sonic for failure to maintain its lane, two miles east of the Minden exit on I-80. An NSP canine indicated to the odor of drugs coming from the vehicle. A search of the car led to the seizure of 35.4 lbs. of marijuana. The marijuana was located in duffle bags in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, Lori L...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2 per gallon on Monday, 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 $2.12 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Gas in Sidney continues to be among the lowest in the nation. Western Convenience at 440 Illinois St. is selling unleaded gas at $1.68 per gallon, while the Conoco at Silverberg D...
Nebraska Extension is offering the Master Gardener Training Program to provide volunteers with research-based horticulture education, which prepares them to share their knowledge with others in the community. Training sessions start in February and are open to anyone who is interested in plants and is willing to volunteer. In exchange for the training they receive, Master Gardeners are asked to volunteer an equal amount of time back to their local communities. They work closely with Extension educators in the local office in solving problems...
The Leyton Warriors boys’ basketball team advanced past .500 with a convincing 59-28 victory over the Hay Springs Hawks in a non-district matchup Saturday afternoon in Dalton. The Warriors (5-5) jumped on the Hawks (1-6) from the start as they opened up with an 18-4 first quarter lead and never looked back. By halftime Leyton’s advantage had reached 34-13. Sophomore Drew Brenner led all scorers with 18 points which included 4 three pointers. Cody McKay and Zach Hellie also reached double figures with 14 and 12 respectively. The Warriors have a...
On the strength of a dominant fourth-quarter performance, the Leyton Lady Warriors erased a third-period deficit to topple Hay Springs 35-25 on home ground Saturday afternoon. The Warriors advanced their record to 4-5 while the Lady Hawks slipped to 2-6. Junior Diedra Waite was the only Leyton player to crack double figures with 13 points. Dani McKay and Kaitlyn Berner each had five while Shaela Jenkins and Abbe Draper contributed four apiece. Leyton trailed the Hawks 19-15 entering the final...
LINCOLN – Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach today announced the beginning of the 12th annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. The contest is open to all Nebraska youth currently in first through sixth grades. This year’s theme is “A Day on the Farm.” “Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry. It is important for young students to understand the key role farmers and ranchers play in our everyday lives,” Ibach said. “Through the years, we’ve heard from numerous teachers that this contest opens the...
Six students prevailed as finalists at the Leyton Spelling Bee held on Thursday in the Gurley site gym. Each of the six are eligible to compete in the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee at West Elementary School in Sidney on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 12:45 p.m. Pictured from left are: D.J. George, 8th grade; Jonathan Borges, 5th grade; Kaitlyn Jones, 5th grade; Dominick Russ, 6th grade; Brayden Hale, 5th grade; and Hannah Vath, 6th grade. Vath is a repeat champion from last year....
The 2015 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Day will feature advice for producers, news about health benefits, updates on research and reports from the state commission and U.S. Dry Bean Council. Dry Edible Bean Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.13, at the Gering Civic Center, sponsored by the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association (NDBGA). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program starts at 9 a.m. In addition to the NDBGA annual meeting and lunch, the day’s agenda includes these topics and presenters: A featured speaker will be Duane Maatz, d...
Sidney Regional Medical Center will close its Ogallala satellite office for Home Health and Hospice effective March 30. Services will be available through Grant Hospital. For more than 10 years SRMC has provided home health and hospice services to families in the Ogallala and surrounding areas. “It has been our pleasure to serve the needs of these communities,” said Jason Petik, the CEO at SRMC. “This decision was not an easy one to make. However in the best interest of our organization and resources, our outreach efforts will continue to ad...
A Sidney man allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with a 16-year-old has had the charges reduced in the case. Scott H. Atkins, 55, was originally charged with making terroristic threats, use of a weapon and child abuse after the incident Nov. 28 at a residence in the 1100th block of 7th Avenue. He now faces third-degree assault charges, according to Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub. According to Sidney Police and court documents, Atkins is accused of using two different knives and a small caliber handgun during the argument with the...
A 22-year-old Sidney man was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 to 60 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine. Javier Campos was sentenced Wednesday in Cheyenne County District Court by Judge Derek Weimer. Campos received the maximum sentence for the class IV felony. Previously. Campos was sentenced in March 2012 to two to four years in prison for attempted possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver. He was released on parole after serving seven months....
The “Keep Sidney Beautiful” program received a grant as part of more than $2 million doled out from the state. The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Acting Director Pat Rice announced the awarding of $2,099,364 in 57 grants for litter cleanup, recycling, and public education programs and activities on Wednesday. Sidney’s portion was $39,774 for its recycling and litter education, partnerships with businesses and social media use. Funds for the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program are generated from a fee charged to certa...
The Leyton High boys’ basketball team shook off some holiday rust in the second half to overcome the Haxtun (Colo.) Fightin’ Bulldogs 65-48 on the road Tuesday night. The Warriors (3-4, 3-0) trailed 11-6 after one quarter and 39-22 at the half before dominating the second 16 minutes. Cody McKay led all scorers with 25 points while James Rushman and Kenny Ernest were each good for 11. Lance Chapdelaine and Kaleb Anderson topped the Bulldogs’ list with 12 and 11 points, respectively. “In the first half, it was like we were playing in sand,...
Despite a game-high 18 points from senior Kaitlyn Berner, the Leyton Lady Warriors (3-5, 2-1) dropped a 45-31 decision to the Haxtun (Colo.) Bulldogs (3-3) on Tuesday night in Haxtun. The Warriors got off to a slow start with just two points in the opening quarter. They trailed 23-10 at the half. Though the teams played to nearly a standstill in the final 16 minutes, Leyton never recovered from its slow start. "They had a very strong inside player (Callie Dickerson) who gave us some fits early...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Three Nebraskans were honored for their service and dedication to agriculture at the Nebraska Agribusiness Club's 48th annual awards banquet at Hillcrest Country Club. The 2014 honorees for Public Service to Agriculture are Don Anthony of Lexington and Stan Jensen of York. The club also recognized Brandon Hunnicutt as the New Horizon Award honoree. Anthony, president of Anthony Land Company, farms 1,300 acres of irrigated corn, soybeans, and alfalfa plus custom farming near L...
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Katelyn Woten, business administration-accounting major from Potter, was awarded the business scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year at Black Hills State University. Students were recognized for their academic achievements at a special scholarship celebration. Students also met with the families and individuals that established the scholarships they received. Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is a master's level university that promotes excellence in teaching a...
PAXTON, Neb. – An Arizona man was arrested and jailed for driving while intoxicated after a Nebraska trooper stopped his vehicle for speeding 127 mph in a 75-mph zone on Interstate 80 in Keith County. Just before 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, Troop D-North Platte received a report of a white BMW sedan traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on I-80 in Keith County. A trooper observed a vehicle matching the description east of Paxton on I-80. The trooper clocked the vehicle at 127 mph in the 75-mph zone and initiated a traffic stop. Upon approaching t...
William Lydiatt, M.D., a professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, has been appointed vice chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Thyroid Guidelines Panel. Lydiatt – a native of Chappell – has been a member of the NCCN's head and neck committee since the 1990s. He also is a physician at Nebraska Medicine, UNMC's hospital partner. "This role provides an opportunity to make a real difference in the standards of...
Approximately 165 people took part in a free, Christmas meal at the First United Methodist Church of Sidney on Thursday afternoon. Each year a few families provide a the meal and a day of fellowship. The families involved this year were: Dean and Susan Starr, Randy and Karen DoBear, Jim and Kelly Price and their children, Yeager and Sophie Price....
Sidney's Brian and Julie Slagle won first place this year in the annual "House Lighting" contest sponsored by the Cheyenne County Visitors Committee. The Slagles, whose house is located at 2040 Elm St., won $100. Second place went to John Hanley and Kandace Conroy at 2214 13th Ave. They won $75. Burt and Rachel Abrams at 1555 Greenwood Road collected third place and $50. The "Griswold Award" – named after the family in the movie, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" – went to Ron and Bre...
During the holiday months, Adams Industries has been involved in various activities to help less fortunate families in our community. In November, it hosted a community-wide coat drive. It asked employees and the members of the community to donate any men's, women's or children's gently used coats, gloves, scarves or hats. Employees collected nearly 75 coats and a good amount of warm necessities. The coats that were collected went to anyone in the community who reached out to the company and...
CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 660 students who qualified for the institution’s fall 2014 semester academic honors lists. The president’s list, which requires a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average, consists of 277 names. Another 383 students met requirements for the dean’s list by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify. Local students who made the lists include: President’s list – Karson Lang...
Born and raised on Nebraska cattle ranches, J. I. McElroy has a great love and respect for nature, wide-open spaces, and the natural interplay between the land and its inhabitants. These are depicted almost exclusively in her artwork, which is accomplished in a realistic style. "Sometimes, I simply try to pass on the humor, wholesomeness, and wonder of people, animals and events that I am encountering on life's highways," said McElroy, who was named the Cheyenne County Art Guild's Artist of the...
