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Several local artists attended the "Discover 2015 Art Show" reception at the Sidney Public Library Monday evening. The Cheyenne County Art Guild hosted the event. The top 25 artworks of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC) Annual Conference will be displayed through Nov. 30 and will continue to travel across the state. Four pieces of art from the Cheyenne County Art Guild won Awards of Excellence. Judy McElroy's "Sure Delight," Ron Nordyke's "Convergence" and Jane Easterly's "Tucked in...
The Sidney Public School District exceeded state averages last year on tests administered to students throughout Nebraska. According to the State of the Schools Report released by the Nebraska Department of Education, 83 percent of Sidney students tested exceeded or met proficiency standards in reading, 78 percent in mathematics, 85 percent in science and 80 percent in writing. In addition to scoring above statewide averages, more Sidney students scored as meeting or exceeding proficiency in reading, science and writing than the previous year....
Elmer I. Jung, 84 of Potter, passed away at the Golden Living Center in Sidney, Saturday evening, Nov. 7, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Potter Volunteer Fire Department or to the church. You may view Elmer's... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Nov. 4 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Daniel Gonzalez, 39, of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on two counts of possession of methamphetamines, which are both Class IV felonies. Status hearings were continued to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 4. Valente Acosta-Simental, 54, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of distribution of methamphetamines, which is a Class II felony. A status hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 8. Edward Miller, 39, formerly of Sidney, appeared... Full story
Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. Wednesday, Nov. 11 A special Veterans Day ceremony will be held at Leyton High School in Dalton. Refreshments will be provided at 10 a.m. The National Guard, color guard, keynote speakers as well as a P.O.W. and M.I.A. ceremony will be included in the event. The ceremony will fo... Full story
A Leyton Public Schools third grader won the grand champion artist award in the Wheat Belt cover page contest. Shawnee Gamble received the honor and the artwork will be displayed on the cover of the Wheat Belt connection insert in December. The reserve champion artist was Axi Benish. First place winner went to Logan Bartling, and Abriell Steffens took the honorable mention slot. All four drawings will be printed in the December issue. “We are very pleased with the participation from the kids, and enjoyed all their drawings,” Wheat Belt sai...
Johnson Cattle Company of Sidney is a new member of the American Angus Association, announced Richard Wilson, interim CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with nearly 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 18 million registered Angus. The association records ancestral information, and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop...
The Sidney Wrestling Club came up with some big wins last Saturday at the Monster Match National competition in Denver – and saw state high school champion Derek Robb take a second place finish in the 18-under, 152-pound class. Robb began his silver medal push by defeating Tanner Medi in a 4-1 decision, Patrick Williams on fall after just 57 seconds, Alejandro Gandara on a fall in 1:41 and advanced to the championship match with a 6-1 decision over Montana's Jordan Komac. With five c...
The students of Sidney High School have a brand new set of free weights and other workout equipment, courtesy of a $25,000 gift from Sidney residents Mike and Rachael Copeland. The new equipment was installed on Monday...
