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He was born in Sidney. One might say he was born into medicine, and then passed on the legacy to his children. Three of his children continued the practice of medicine in the family. Dr. Clinton B. Dorwart recently retired from practice in Sidney. His dad was a general practitioner in Sidney until his death in 1978. “ We could not be prouder of all the work you've done throughout your 40 year career in Sidney. The dedication to the city, the perseverance through difficult times and your unwaveri...
Due to the forecast of a major winter storm event, the City of Sidney has declared a snow emergency effective Wednesday, January 5, at 12:00P.M. The snow emergency shall remain in effect until further notice. Due to weather conditions, the City closed offices, including the Sidney Public Library, as of 2 p.m. today. Public transportation has also been suspended due to the weather. During the issuance of a snow emergency, no vehicles shall be parked or remain to be parked on any portion of an eme...
It is a process six years in the making, a process that cost a lot of budgeting and support from the City of Sidney and the community. Almost exactly a year after it was ordered, the Sidney Fire Department received its newest response unit, a 2021 fire engine. Fire Chief Laverne Bown said the process of purchasing the truck has taken five to six years. In that time, the city council approved saving a percent of the fire department's budget each year. The frugal approach allowed the department...
Leonard C. Soucie, age 94, of Sidney, NE passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at SRMC Extended Care in Sidney. Rosary services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 7, 2022 in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. with Father Karnish officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, January 6...
Cody Merritt George, age 34, of Sidney, NE passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Sidney. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Crook Community Center in Crook, CO with Pastor Kerry Johnson officiating. Those attending are welcome to wear camouflage in Cody’s honor. Cremation has been held and inurnment will be at a later date. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on F...
Robert Burns Poppen, age 93, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Cheyenne County passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Kimball, NE. Memorial services will be announced when available. Cremation has been held. You may view Bob’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bob’s care and funeral arrangements. Bob will be remembered for his energetic commitment to agriculture and...
We live in a time of incredible hostility. Hatred can be expressed openly without consequences, provided such animosity is directed at the right group or person. The internet and social media have made expressing opinions to a large audience fast and easy. Sadly, many choose to hide in the shadows of anonymity while directing all kinds of filth, threats, lies and profanity at those with whom they disagree. This must stop, and I know a good way to do it. The founders envisioned a nation in which...
It’s that time of year when trash cans have digested their diet of Christmas wrapping paper, and now is the time for poets to write the soothing rhymes of what we want in a perfect world. The very idea of New Year’s Resolutions invites image of cliche beauty contests. “I wish for world peace, and ending poverty.” The artificial smile reflects the spotlights but doesn’t go very far reaching toward the heart. I was recently asked what I wanted for Christmas. I frequently ask myself how I should...
Recently, selected members of the Leyton School Community received a letter concerning the upcoming recall vote of Rol Rushman & Suzy Ernest titled “Know Before You Vote.” Although the letter was unsigned and had no return address, it bears a very similar format to documents and speeches presented at Leyton School Board meetings from certain individuals! I’ve always thought opinions in an unsigned letter are worthless!! The anonymous letter states that this “mess” started when Suzy and Rol came on as new Board members. It started much earlier t...
We have surpassed our matching grant goal of $20,000 by almost $35,000! We would like to thank the following businesses and all the individuals, too numerous to list, for your donations to the Table of Grace. May God bless you all in 2022! Aflac- Jenn Powell, Andrews Trains, Anthem/Healthy Blue of Nebraska, Avon (Julie Matthews), Best Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Bell Pole & Lumber, Bush Family Trust, Eagle Chevrolet Buick - Chadron, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Frat Order of the Eagles- Oshkosh, Golden Real Estate, JDNA Farm – Oshkosh, KK I...
When you invest, you incur risk – there’s no avoiding it. But the concept of “risk” may be more expansive than you realized. And by understanding the different types of investment risk and how these risks can be addressed, you can improve your skills as an investor. The most common perception of investment risk is simply the risk of losing money. When you invest in stocks and stock-based vehicles, such as mutual funds, there are no guarantees that your principal – your initial investment amount – will be preserved. Generally speaking, i...
Galen Wittrock has taken over as the new General Manager for the South Platte NRD (District). Wittrock, who was just honored for 30 years of service to the District, takes over for Rod Horn who stepped down as General Manager on December 31, 2021. Horn, a 35-year employee of the District himself, stated that the time is right for him to step down and that he plans to spend more time with his kids and grandkids. During his time as General Manager, Horn has seen many changes to the South Platte...
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s agricultural economy rebounding this year and the subsequent property tax relief tied to the economy are among the top agriculture stories of 2021, according to Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). Also making the list is the move to expand broadband, calls for sweeping changes to the cattle markets, and NEFB’s work to halt a proposal that would devastate family farms. “It’s no secret that we’ve seen progress in prices for most commodities over the past year and we know that when Nebraska agriculture does well, our state’s eco...
Sidney’s Red Raider boys and girls basketball teams both went 3-and-0 to take championship honors at the Sidney Holiday Tournament Monday through Wednesday last week. Both teams continued their hot start to the 2021-22 season, and both have a record of 9-and-1 going into the New Year. Eight area teams participated in the 2021 Sidney Holiday Tournament on December 27-29, and all the teams got a full slate of games. For the boys, the first place game result was Sidney 51, Gordon-Rushville 45, t...
Sidney Red Raider Cross Country Head Coach Donna Wiedeburg has been honored as the 2021-22 Nebraska Coaches Association/Hudl Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year. Wiedeburg has coached Cross Country in the Sidney Public School system for fifteen years, ten as an assistant coach and five as Head Coach. She coached this years' Girls Class C State Championship team, and it was the first State Championship win for the Sidney girls team. Wiedeburg was chosen by her peers for the honor over many...
Sidney's Red Raider Boys Wrestling team ended 2021 with a bang at the Ogallala/McCook Triangular on December 29, victorious in both matches against their rivals. Big wins by Landon Hanes at 285 lbs., Jeremiah Roggasch at 220lbs., Jashawn Davenport at 145 lbs., Colby Langley at 138 lbs., Austin Munier at 126 lbs., and Chance Houser at 113 lbs powered Sidney to 47-to-27 Meet win over Ogallala. The Red Raiders had even more success against McCook, with most of the wrestlers winning by Fall, and...
On Thursday afternoon, the typical flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic was somewhat distracted by a sight a little out of place on any other day. There at the side of Illinois Street a large wooden cross was resting against a street sign. On the cross were meager goods and two flags: the U.S. flag and the black and white POW-MIA flag. Near the foot of the cross were a few belongings, very few considering he has been on the road for nine years. His visit to Sidney is spiritual in part, but...
Sidney Police Department Dec. 29 1:54 a.m., Parking Complaint, 10th Avenue and Quince Street. 2:18 a.m., Suspicious Vehicle, 700 block Osage Street. 2:34 a.m., Parking Complaint, 14th Avenue and Jackson Street. 4:27 a.m., Traffic Stop, 14th Avenue and Kincaid Street. 10:02 a.m., Dumping Illegally, 2400 block 11th Avenue. 10:39 a.m., Animal Call, 800 block Linden Street. 11:09 a.m., Code Violation, 800 block Linden Street. 11:11 a.m., Follow-Up, 1600 block Jackson Street. 11:30 a.m., Parking Complaint, 800 block Linden Street. 11:48 a.m.,...
Donald Trump lost the 2020 election on November 3, 2020. Although some 74.2 million voters voted for him, 81.2 voted for Biden, a difference of over 7.0 million. Then, Biden won 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232. Despite those facts, Donald Trump vowed he would never concede. Instead of acting as a gracious political contender who had lost an election, he acted otherwise. Trump claimed that the election was stolen, that ineligible voters had mailed in ballots. He rallied his supporters with, “S...
In my July 10, 2020 article I wrote about the use of certain therapeutic re-purposed prescription drugs for the treatment of COVID-19 symptoms. I especially talked about the potential benefits of inhaled budesonide and hydroxychloroquine. After I published that article, I received some harsh criticism from several folks who accused me of not following the science. Well, it turns out 18 months later that I was right all along. Treating the symptoms of original COVID-19, along with its delta and...
If you’ve read my weekly columns, tuned into a press conference, or heard me speak before, you are no stranger to my guiding vision for the state: growing Nebraska. It’s been the mission of my Administration, and each year we have achieved success towards that goal. This year has been no different. In fact, Nebraska has made plenty of progress in 2021 worth celebrating. Last week, Politico ranked Nebraska number one in the country for our pandemic response in its State Pandemic Scorecard. Eco...
Let’s start the New Year by reaching into the past. As we look ahead into 2022 I’m reminded of a 1960’s Bob Dylan song: “The Times They Are A Changing.” Dylan tended to be a bit morbid with some of the lyrics he wrote for this song. Among them is this line from the first verse: “Then you’d better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone for the times they are a-changin’.” I’d like to quote the entire song, but space does not allow. I suggest you look ‘em up on line. I won’t call him a prophe...
Rose Mary Thomas, age 90, of Sidney, NE passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. Rosary services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. with Father Robert Karnish officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday, J...
