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After the county commissioners expressed displeasure last month at the burden placed upon them to find more space for probation offices in Cheyenne County, Linda Buehler, chief probation officer for district 12 attended Monday’s meeting to answer come of their questions. District 12 handles juvenile and adult probation cases for the entire Nebraska panhandle as well as Grant County. As responsibility for underage offenders transitions out of youth rehabilitation and treatment centers is transferred from the Department of Health and Human S...
The city approved the final plat for both the Cabela’s corporate office expansion and the Sidney Regional Medical Center addition. The yes vote by Sidney’s city council last week allows both projects to move forward to their next phases. Cabela’s plans to grade and develop a 27-acre section adjacent to the company’s current headquarters facility. While work will cover the entire plat, Cabela’s expects to build upon the land as needed. The initial construction will include an office structure and parking, as well as preparation of the remaining... Full story
Members of Sidney’s school board approached the city council last week, hoping to share costs on projects associated with the new elementary building, should the measure meet with voter approval. The $16.95 bond issue returns to the ballot as part of the May 13 primaries. The school board hopes to replace three aging elementary buildings—North, South and Central—with a single, modern facility to house a growing K-4 population. Residents previously rejected the proposal by a narrow margin of 105 votes in September of 2013. Should the bond issue...
Students at Sidney High School involved with Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) are raising money for the Night of Hope Foundation by selling tee shirts. Not just any shirts, but specially designed pink tees. Last Friday the FCCLA set up a booth during the Sidney basketball games with Chadron to take orders for the Pink Out shirts. Order forms are available for anyone interested in purchasing a tee shirt to beneifit local cancer patients. The shirts will be available until... Full story
Rose Marie Karnik 1919 to 2014 Rose Marie Karnik, 94, a longtime resident of Cheyenne County, died early Sunday morning, February 2, 2014 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care in Sidney. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., Feb. 8, 2014 at 10 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Art Faesser officiating. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Friends who wish may sign the register... Full story
Jim High 1914 to 2013 Jim High, 99 of Denver, and a longtime Dalton resident died late Friday evening, November 29, 2013 at the Medical Center of Aurora in Aurora, Colo. Memorial services will be held on Jim's 100th birthday, Fri., Feb. 7, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the United Church of the Plains, Trinity site with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Dalton Cemetery. Memorials have been established in Jim's name to the charity of the donor's choice. Cremation has ta... Full story
Thursday, Feb. 6th SHS class of 1974 will have a planning meeting for the 40th reunion 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6th at Hillside Grill. Knitting/Crochet Circle at the Sidney Public Library on Thurs., Feb. 6th, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting or crochet come check out the meeting and bring your current project. For more info call 308-254-3110 Saturday, Feb. 8th The Sidney Public Library presents another in its program series Sat., Feb. 8th from 10 a.m. to noon. The Teen Advisory Board(TAB) and Jr. Friends will be... Full story
I love a good television commercial. At their worse, they are filled with braying injury lawyers, used cars and salad spinners. In the hands of a marketing genius, however, these brief video segments tell entire stories in a matter of seconds—a task that would have eluded the great writers of any age. Imagine Shakespeare’s agent insisting he cram Claymation raisins and 60s Motown into a half minute meant to entice average Americans to purchase tiny boxes from Sun-Maid—or whichever brands were based in California. In my memory I hold onto such...
February is American Heart Month, so what better way to celebrate than exercising for a healthy heart. When it comes to your loved ones, the health of the heart is extremely important. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States, according to Center for Disease Control (CDC). A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is the biggest cause of heart disease. Fortunately, this is something we can change. Regular exercise can: • Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system • Lower blood pressure • Improve muscle tone and strength • Str...
Tuesday night’s basketball games involving Sidney, Peetz and Leyton have all been postponed or cancelled due to weather. Sidney’s junior varsity and varsity contests scheduled at Perkins County will not be made up. The Peetz games scheduled at Prairie have been rescheduled for Feb. 18, with the junior varsity games scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. Leyton, originally scheduled to host Sedgwick County this evening, has yet to determine a make-up date .... Full story
The Bulldogs' Sarah Davis has her eyes fixed on the basket.... Full story
Kara Hradecky winces as she is fouled by a Sedgwick County player.... Full story
Brennen Cruise passes over Minatare's Juan Garfio to an open A.W. Frerichs.... Full story
Dane Havorka sends the white stuff flying as he shovels the Havorka Motors driveway.... Full story
