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An economic development briefing at Sidney's Holiday Inn, meant to inform area business people and contractors about the millions of dollars worth of projects in store for the community's near future achieved an unexpectedly high turnout of 175 people. "Sidney, Nebraska, has worked very hard to set the table over the past 25 years as we've kind of reinvented ourselves, reinvented our economic development efforts," said city manager Gary Person. The city addressed all its long term... Full story
On Tuesday the Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber presented a check in the amount of $1,049.59 to the Oktoberfest Committee for entertainment, sound system and the tent. Doris Jensen, a member of the Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber, presented the check to Sally Harris, Oktoberfest Committee member. Dan King from Cabela's represents the many businesses that participate in the Dress Down Days on the third Friday of each month.... Full story
The Status Advisory Board for the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Foundation appeared before the Board of Commissioners because they discovered that an appointed board was unnecessary, as the foundation created falls under the umbrella of the Nebraska Community Foundation. As part of this community foundation oversight, the board can be driven by volunteer participation. The members of the foundation asked the Board of Commissioners to withdraw the appointments, made previously in September. The Board obliged with a three-to-zero vote. The members...
Matthew Emerzian made his first court appearance this week after being arrested by deputies from the Deuel County Sheriff's Office last month for domestic assault, first degree false imprisonment and strangulation which are all felonies as well as carrying a concealed weapon, a misdemeanor. The 30-year-old Emerzian engaged in a domestic dispute, witnessed by several people at the Big Springs truck stop in Deuel County in October. Law enforcement spoke with many who said they witnessed the assault at the truck stop. All of them told very...
Cabela's Sidney distribution center sponsored a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness month, culminating in a Pink-Out Day and ultimately raising over $1,600, which was donated to local charity Every Woman Matters. Led by General Manager Rod Baker, center outfitters participated in Silent Auctions, purchased items signifying the cause and made cash donations for a total of $1605.35 in the one week event. On Tuesday, Oct. 29 the center had a special lunch, announced the winners of the silent...
Four awards will be presented to top stewards from across the South Platte NRD at a reception next week, recognizing their contributions to their care of natural resources in various areas. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12 at the South Platte NRD conference room just prior to the District’s monthly board meeting. Matt and Mia Varra, who ranch north of Dix, are being recognized for the Grassland Manager award. They purchased their ranch in 2008 and since then have dramatically changed its value with intensive m...
Much like the wild scene at Weymouth Field that followed the Sidney football team's district championship nearly two weeks ago, a similar celebration broke out Tuesday night at the Cabela's Athletic Facility. Once the final point was scored in Tuesday's District B-8 championship game, the student section poured onto the court in celebration of the Red Raiders 3-0 victory over the Gering Bulldogs. Head Coach Sarah Wilson dispensed with her usual post-game players meeting - which was instead condu...
Leyton needed only three sets to capture the D2-11 sub district title on Tuesday night. Yet Diedra Waite expressed as much relief as satisfaction. "We knew it would be intense," the sophomore hitter said. The Warriors dropped South Platte for the third time this season, only in this instance by lopsided margins of 25-11, 25-14 and 25-9. But head coach Jodi Craig marveled at her squad's resilience, as if the outcome had been in doubt until the final serve. "We were able to outlast them," she...
Donna Rush, 79 of Sidney, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2013 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Rush family.... Full story
Ernest J. Ward, 51 of Sidney, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Fri., Nov. 8th in the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Gerhold officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of the family to help with expenses. You may view Ernie’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories a... Full story
James "Jim" Lee Hare, 68, a former resident of Sidney, passed away on Tues., Oct. 29, 2013. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Amarillo with Rev. James Schmitmeyer officiating. Private interment was at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas. Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon & Happy, Texas were in charge of the Jim's care and funeral arrangements. Jim Hare was born Aug. 31, 1945 in Sidney, to Clarence George and Lillian Catherine... Full story
Cara Sue Pankoke was born on July 7, 1953, in Casper, Wyo.; to Jack and Marjory (Harris) Fish and passed away on Oct. 28, 2013, in Lincoln; at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 21 days. She grew up in Sidney, where she graduated from High School. On Nov. 16, 1979, she married Keith Pankoke in Cordova, Neb. Cara worked at several different business including Toovey Repair, Walkers and most recently in receiving at Wal-Mart. Cara enjoyed reading, and crossword puzzles. She was a girl scout leader... Full story
