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Articles from the February 16, 2016 edition


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  • Honoring Scalia

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 16, 2016

    The flag waves at half staff in Hickory Square on Monday in honor of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died Saturday....

  • County board approves tax exemptions

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 16, 2016

    The Cheyenne County commissioners and board of equalization approved tax exemptions at its meeting on Tuesday. County Assessor Louella Pippitt presented for consideration and approval the tax exemptions on real and personal property by qualifying organizations. Every four years citizens and organizations re-apply, disclose new members and report changes in an application to qualify for charitable, educational or religious tax exemptions. According to Pippitt, in the intervening years between...

  • No snow this time

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 16, 2016

    Rain clouds loom over the Sidney late Monday afternoon. With temperatures in the 50s, they brought rain instead of snow....

  • Engagement: Horn, Gehrt to marry

    Feb 16, 2016

    Rod and Deb Horn, along with Roy and Joanie Gehrt, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Austin and Sarah. Austin is a 2007 graduate of Sidney High School and a 2011 graduate of Chadron State College with a Degree in Range Management and a Wildlife minor. He is currently ranching south of Thedford. Sarah is a 2009 graduate of S-E-M High School and is certified through ABS to AI breeding heifers. She is currently employed at Larsen Veterinary Clinic in Valentine. A June... Full story

  • Death Notice: Hazel Sophie Emma Gentry

    Feb 16, 2016

    Hazel Sophie Emma Gentry, 97 of Sidney, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 15, 2016, at the SRMC Extended Care in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Hazel’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Death Notice: Alvin Robert Lukesh

    Feb 16, 2016

    Alvin Robert Lukesh, 84, of Sidney and former Kimball resident, passed away at his home Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Alvin’s wishes were for cremation to be held and no formal funeral services. Private family services will take place at a later date. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Alvin’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Community Calendar 02-16-16

    Feb 16, 2016

    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”. … UPCOMING The dates, times, and locations have been set for classroom sessions for irrigation and nitrogen certification training. Training will be held Feb. 18 at Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp in Sidney. Sessions are at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Training will also be held Feb. 19 a... Full story

  • UPCOMING SCHEDULE

    Feb 16, 2016

    BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb. 16 Potter-Dix girls vs. Minatare/Garden Co. winner 5:30 p.m. (D2-11 subdistrict at Gering High School) Creek Valley girls vs. Dundy Co./Stratton 4 p.m. Leyton girls vs. Morrill 5:30 p.m. (D1-12 subdistrict at Bridgeport High School) Friday, Feb. 19 Leyton at Garden County (boys only) 4 p.m. Peetz at Fleming 4 p.m. Wallace at Creek Valley (boys only) 5 p.m. Sidney at Alliance 5:30 p.m. Potter-Dix at Minatare (boys only) 6 p.m. WRESTLING Thursday, Feb. 18 State meet at Omaha 9:30 a.m. CST Friday, Feb. 19 State meet at...

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