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The arctic winds didn't stop the celebration as state and local officials and recent residents came together to celebrate the completion of Canterbury Estates. "This is a project that started about six years ago," said Scott McDaniel, Sidney Housing Authority Board member after the ribbon cutting. In November 2018, officials broke ground on the project, announcing six two-bedroom and four one-bedroom units to be built specifically for residents with disabilities. McDaniel said Wednesday the...
Anything can be used for a costume if you have the inspiration. The annual Trunk or Treat event in Hickory Square drew over 1,200 trick or treaters in all types of costumes from superheroes to dinosaurs, witches, and goblins....
Some of the objections filed by Bass Pro/Cabela's were addressed but several need a higher court. The Cheyenne County commissioners were updated Monday on a list of objections filed by the Bass Pro/Cabela's corporation regarding real estate valuations in Cheyenne County. County Attorney Paul Schaub, speaking for County Assessor Mel Keller and the county appraisers involved in the process, said properties including the tract of land near the retail center in Sidney with the gazebo and pond have...
Sidney American Legion Unit No. 17 is celebrating the national Auxiliary's milestone, a century of service in 2019-2020. The Sidney American Legion Unit No. 17 is part of The American Legion Family, which includes not only The American Legion, but the American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, and American Legion Riders. None of these organizations would exist without The American Legion. All were created as veterans support organizations. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded N...
Nicky Sierra, left, sells his Halloween candy to Lifesmiles of Sidney on Nov. 1. The dental office bought the candy at $1 per pound. The candy was then packaged and sent to military personnel overseas. Pictured with Sierra are Lindsey Huck and Liam Dornbier. About 168 pounds of candy was collected....
Rory L. Jeppson, age 54 of Chappell, NE passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Chappell, NE. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Chappell United Methodist Church with Pastor David Abbott and Pastor Rod Wright officiating. Cremation has been held. Private family inurnment will take place prior to service time in the Chappell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Rory’s name at the Adams Bank in Chappell, 641 2nd Street, Chappell, NE 69129. A complete obituary will be p...
Advance tickets for Elvis Tribute Artist Joseph Hall's Dec. 21 Christmas Show will go on sale Saturday, Nov. 9 Hall is coming to Sidney as part of the High Plains Arts Council's 2019-2020 season, and the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is handling advance ticket sales. Stop by the Chamber office at 740 Illinois St., mail them your request or call 308-254-5851. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students (including Western Nebraska Community College students), and children...
The Sidney Community will be celebrating Veterans Day Monday with programs and dinner. A Veterans Day program is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Sidney Middle School. The program will be held in the gymnasium. Guest speaker will be Ret. Col. Lori Fritz. She is a 1981 graduate of Sidney High School, highly-decorated veteran with 21 years of active duty. The program is designed to honor veterans, for local veterans and to share with students the importance of patriotism and military service. The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and...
On October 27, 2019, Frank C. Gregg peacefully passed from this world to the next, surrounded by family, in Sidney, NE. Frank, the son of L.E. and Florence (Renner) Gregg, was born at home in Saint James, TN on June 20, 1925. Frank was inducted into the United States Navy on December 18, 1943 and completed his training at the Amphibious Training facility in Little Creek, Virginia. Frank was a Motor Machinist Mate 3rd class and served in the Pacific fleet on LSM vessels. Frank was honorably...
Diane Merritt, age 87 of Sidney, NE passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 in San Luis Obispo, CA. Memorial services will be held at a later date, contributions may be made in Diane's name to the Cheyenne County Community Center, the Junior Golf League or the donor's choice. Condolences for the family may be dropped off at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Diane's care and funeral arrangements. Diane Merritt, the daughter of Donald C. and...
Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team cruised through the regular season with a 30-and-3 record, earning a District Final at home and the number three seed in the Class B rankings. This set up Saturday's matchup against the number 14 seed Beatrice Lady Orange, a team much better than their 15-and-15 record indicated due to strength of schedule. Sidney first year head coach Marcus Ehrke has refined the team, getting the squad to communicated more effectively while working to improve their...
The turnaround in the long-struggling Creek Valley football program started last season, when the Storm finished with three wins and a playoff berth. Finally earning its first victory since 2010, Creek Valley went on to lose a road playoff game against the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons 100-to-56, but the seeds were planted and a team that ended the season at 3-and-6 was growing into a force far more dangerous than their 2018 record. The Storm proved that they could score points, they just needed to...
George Lapaseotes was sitting behind a computer dreaming of a different life. "I kept thinking, 'This isn't what I love or what I want to do every day,'" Lapaseotes said. "So I sat down and decided to do something with aviation." Specifically, Lapaseotes, who would accompany his uncle on flying trips frequently as a kid, decided to enroll in the Western Nebraska Community College Aviation Maintenance program. "The instructors made it fun, too," he said. "It wasn't just a sit in class all day and...
Leyton's Lady Warriors had many challenges this year, fighting for consistency while hovering around the .500 mark for the season. Last Tuesday after getting past a stubborn Minatare team in the semi-finals of the D2-12 Subdistrict Tournament, the Lady Warriors faced off against the powerhouse Garden County Lady Eagles, a team that had lost only one match the entire season. Leyton had dropped seven straight sets to Garden County during the season, but battled hard in the first set. Tied at...
The Sidney Seventh Grade A and B Volleyball teams capped off perfect 2019 seasons on October 7, by sweeping Scottsbluff. "Not only did the girls finished undefeated, they also won every match in straight sets, said Red Raiders Coach Jack Thorpe. "That rarely happens at any level in volleyball, and to have two teams accomplish this feat is almost unheard of." Sidney won regular season games against Gering, Kimball, Sterling, Alliance, Ogallala, and Scottsbluff. The Raiders were champions at the...
Peetz’s Bulldog Football team ended their season Friday afternoon with a 73-to-7 loss in the first round of the CHSAA 6-Man State Football Playoffs to number one seeded Kit Carson. The undefeated Wildcats made quick work of the Bulldogs, racking up 28 points in the first quarter and 32 points in the second quarter to build an insurmountable 60-to-7 lead. Peetz had no answers for a dominant defense that limited the Bulldogs to one pass completion for three yards, a touchdown pass from junior q...
