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With costumes, lines, sets, props and makeup, Theresa Egloff and Chris Wilkinson – the Missoula Children's Theatre touring actors and directors – arrived in Sidney to cast local students for roles in the production of "The Wizard of Oz." On Monday, more than 150 local students met in the Sidney High School auditorium to audition for roles in the theatre's production of the play, which was made possible by the Sidney High Plains Art Council. The cast includes: Dorothy, Toto, the Lion, the Tin...
The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several counterfeit $20 bills pass in the Sidney area at several local businesses. The sheriff’s office is asking local business owners to make sure their employees understand how to determine counterfeit bills and to keep a watchful eye for them. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (308) 254-2922 or to call Crimestoppers at (308) 254-3344.... Full story
Students from Sidney Middle School, West and North elementary schools, Potter-Dix and Leyton will compete in the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee on Wednesday. They will compete in the auditorium at West Elementary beginning at 12:45 p.m. The winner advances to represent Cheyenne County in the State Spelling Bee in Omaha on March 14. The 24 local students participating are: • Sidney Middle School: Taighlor Arnett, Colin Crauer, Salena Petluri, Zach Pettit, Sophie Price, Kassidy Raines • West/North Elementary: Hannah Ernst, Cauyer Glanz, Cha...
The Peetz Local Spelling Bee was held last week, with Dylan Baggs of Sidney coming out on top. Bryson Long of Peetz finished second. The top 25 spellers based on a written test competed for 10 spots – eight qualifiers and two alternates. That group advances to the Regional Bee in Brush, Colo., on Feb. 2. They are: pictured in the back row – Baggs, Jakob Kurz, Long, Sarah Davis and Matthew Davis; and front row – Gage Soucie, Owen Kurz, Gus Cowan, Michael Ramos and Dani Albus.... Full story
Air Force Airman Robert C. Rocha graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. Rocha is the son of Robert R. Rocha of Sidney and Melody H. Keller of Gurley, and the brother of Alexis A. Rocha of Florida and Mikel C. Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo. He is a 2010 graduate of Leyton High School. Rocha completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic... Full story
Phil S. Fulton, 78 of Sidney, passed away at his home Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6th in the East Lawn Cemetery near Minatare. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 5th to sign Phil’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. A complete obituary will be published when available. You may view Phil’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www... Full story
Pauline (Sauer) Vass, formerly of Chappell, died Sun., Jan. 25, 2015 at the Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Neb. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Jan. 29, 2015 in the Methodist Church in Chappell with Rev. Ezekiel Koech officiating. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wed. at the Holechek Funeral Home in Chappell. Memorials have been established to the Methodist Church in Chappell. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Pauline Ruth (Sauer) Vass, the eldest... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Misty Butler, age 32 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of Witness Tampering and Terroristic Threats, both class IV felonies. Preliminary Hearing set for Feb. 5 at 8:30 a.m. Slimane Lashini, age 47 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 1st Offense, a class W misdemeanor. He pled not guilty. Pre-trial conference set for Feb. 9. James Graf Jr., age 57 of Scottsbluff, appeared for arraignment on a... Full story
Ongoing Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie @ 250-1113 if questions. Tonight Western Nebraska Community College nursing students will take part in the Diabetes Health Fair at Regional West Medical Center on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 5-7 p.m. The health fair, hosted by the Regional West Physicians Clinic and the Diabetes Care Center, is open to the public and takes place in Medical Plaza South room 1202. For more information, contact Mary Skiles... Full story
The Sidney High Red Raiders' freshman boys' basketball team didn't take long before sending the message that they intended to keep its perfect record intact. The Raiders stormed out of the gate at the Cabela's Athletic Facility on Monday night and cruised to a 55-34 win over the Alliance Bulldogs. The Raiders won their ninth game against no losses this season despite the absence of three players usually at their service. Jake Burke and Mitch Porter, who also play with the varsity and junior...
The Sidney High Lady Raiders' freshman basketball team continued its outstanding season Monday with a 38-26 win over the Lady Bulldogs of Alliance at the Cabela's Athletic Facility. The win advanced the Raiders' record to 8-1. Sidney was led in scoring by Christina Gay with eight points. A trio of Raiders disturbed the twine for five points, including Emily Secrest, Carissa Radtke and Ashlyn Christian. Marque Crowe was the top scorer for Alliance as she matched Gay's eight points. "I'm very...
BOYS Freshman Sidney 55, Alliance 34 Alliance 5 8 12 9 – 34 Sidney 17 13 9 16 – 55 ALLIANCE (34) – Peyton Pinedo 14, Caden Dean 9, Owen Shelmadine 5, Brayden DuBray 4, Nathan Lauder 2. SIDNEY (55) – Tyler Bergstrom 14, Jon Smith 13, Josh Schaub 13, Connor Dormann 9, Braydon Cortney 4, Cole Westfall 2. GIRLS Freshman Sidney 38, Alliance 26 Alliance 9 5 6 6 – 26 Sidney 12 10 7 9 – 38 ALLIANCE (26) – Marque Crowe 8, Sydney Nordeen 4, Taylor Hopp 4, Grace Tostedt 2, Josie Otto 2, Shae Toof 2, Kaylee McDonald 2, Madison Morgan 2. SIDNEY (38) ... Full story
Girls’ Basketball Tuesday, Jan. 27 Sutherland at Creek Valley, 5 p.m. Pine Bluffs at Potter-Dix, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 Minatare at Leyton, TBA Garden Co. at Creek Valley, 5 p.m. Sidney at Chadron, 5:30 p.m. Prairie at Peetz, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 Pawnee at Peetz, 2 p.m. Leyton at Crawford, 3:30 p.m. Sidney at Hershey, 5 p.m. MDT Potter-Dix at Minatare, 5:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball Tuesday, Jan. 27 Sutherland at Creek Valley, 6:30 p.m. Pine Bluffs at Potter-Dix, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 Minatare at Leyton, TBA Garden Co. at Creek Valley, 6:3... Full story
