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Following the 9/11 attacks, the federal government began to collaborate solutions to improve response in times of disaster. One of those solutions resulted in the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network or NRIN. The NRIN system is designed for regional and statewide wireless data sharing to connect Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) or 911 centers and enable them to utilize statewide communication resources and new, developing wireless technologies. In 2005, the Public Safety Communications Grant (PSIC) was created to allow funding for...
A large group of farmers from the area gathered in the District Court room at Monday’s Commissioners meeting to once again voice concerns over the weed Common Mullein. Commissioners have already set a date to hear growing concerns about Common Mullein, a non-native species of plant that occurs throughout most of North America. In Monday’s Commissioners meeting, Randy Matthewson said he hoped to get Common Mullein added to Cheyenne Counties Noxious Weed List before the “problem with the weed gets worse.” “The people that have shown up today hav...
It only comes around once a year, but when it does the highly sought after Girl Scout cookie seems to be on everyones mind. This year the Girl Scouts are celebrating 100 years of this delicious tradition. Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Today, the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place continues in nearly every city across the nation. Five years after...
Janis J. Osweiler, age 85 of Potter, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care in Sidney, Sunday evening, February 5, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You may view Janis’ Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Janis’ care and funeral arrangements....
Harold "Spike" D. Steele, age 94 of Potter, NE passed away at Kimball County Manor Monday, February 6, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 11th in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Harold's name to the Prairie West Church or the Potter Rescue...
Sherrie L. Savage, age 55 of Sidney, NE passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center, Thursday, February 2, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 10th in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Cremation has been held and services will conclude at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. You may view Sherrie's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com....
Richard Sherard joined the United States Marine Corps before graduating from high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He had relatives who had been in the US Army and in the USMC. His thought was that if he had to go to war, he wanted to get the best training available. In August of 1981, he left the comforts of home and made his way to San Diego, California, then to Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). Even with a night arrival, a greeting committee met this young man and others . Their loud voices, constant belittling, and presentations of “I’m the...
After weeks of challenging health and injury issues, Sidney's wrestling team is back and healthy just in time for its most important meet of the year - the B4 District meet in McCook this weekend. "We were finally able to get our team back last week," Sidney Coach John Ganser said. For a while it was nip and tuck to see whether or not all of Sidney's wrestlers would be ready. Between injuries and illness, some team members were out of the action for extended lengths of time. When they came...
Creek Valley senior Brett Godfrey helped lead his team to a big win over rival Leyton last week, scoring his 1,000th career point. Godfrey finished the game with 16 points....
