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In November 2012 a personal feud, with threats of violence reported from both sides, ultimately ended in the death of 36 year old Sidney resident Adam McCormick. During opening statements of the state of Nebraska vs. Jason Custer both the defense and prosecution described a messy, complicated case. Although the prosecution maintained that Custer is guilty of premeditated murder, the defense claimed that Custer shot McCormick in self defense. Custer, 35 is charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a...
The Sidney girls bowling team which qualified for state last Saturday is from left is, Natausha Holtz, Kylie Ellwanger and Jeniffer Cochran.... Full story
As new people come to Sidney, services available to current residents must keep pace. Bryanne Schmitt recently began working as an occupational therapist at Golden Living, a skilled nursing facility in Sidney. The facility had previously been employing part time staff for this position that came in from Bridgeport and served residents at the center a few times per week. "It was an existing position but they hadn't been able to fill it in a really long time," Schmitt said. She assists residents...
William G. “Bill” Arnold 1937 to 2013 A Memorial Celebration will be held for longtime Lamar resident, William G. “Bill” Arnold at 10 a.m., Fri., Jan. 31, 2014 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rory Gillespie and Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Bill’s request cremation has taken place. Bill was born on Dec. 6, 1937 at Hamelin, Germany to Frederick and Molli Arnold and passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sat., Jan. 25, 2014 at the age of 76. Bill is survived by his wife, Judy of t... Full story
Cougar Nielsen of Sidney, is the newest member of the NE Army National Guard. Welcome to the team! He will be an 88M (Motor Transport Operator) with DET 2 1057th Transportation Company, Sidney.... Full story
This week the National Institutes of Health began infecting volunteers with a mild form of the current flu bug, hoping to discover a more reliable vaccine. Now, most sentient types avoid the potentially deadly virus. They know that even if the microscopic beast doesn’t flatten you for good, it can easily knock you around for a week or so. But these foolhardy volunteers know that at the end of a three week quarantine period, some government clerk will be handing them a check amounting to $3,000. Besides, it’s just a mild form. I’ve survi...
Tyler Wintholz and Nick Castner in the zone.... Full story
There may have been a little nail biting going on before the word became official, but both the Sidney boys and girls bowling teams qualified for state. By virtue of their runnerup finishes at the district tournament, held at Cedar Bowl in North Platte on Saturday, the Sidney squads will head for Lincoln where they will compete for state honors Feb. 7-8, at Hollywood Bowl. It's the second year in a row that both teams have qualified for state. Last year the girls team was the Class C2 district...
