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Sidney Raiders Television, or SRTV, is becoming something to watch not only for Sidney students, but for those in the community as well. Matt McKay, tech coordinator, and Roger Gallaway, technology facilitator for Sidney Public Schools, started SRTV as a club three years ago. The club began slow and has grown exponentially since that time. According to Gallaway, they started with a laptop computer and a few members. When the administration approached them about turning their club into class,...
The City of Sidney has warned citizens about a phone scam going around the area. In the phone call, those who call demand supposed delinquent utility payments and threaten that utilities or phone service will be shut off. The alert also said the callers have a "threatening and insistent tone." Sidney Sapp Bros Petroleum was the first to get the call. According to Penny Borcher, manager at Sapp Bros, one of her employees received a call in the morning from a person claiming to be from the city...
Hazel (Brauer) Gentry passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 at age 97. She was born on Sept. 8, 1918, south of Sidney to Frieda (Kragel) and Richard Brauer. She was the second of five children. She was baptized Sept. 29, 1918 and confirmed April of 1933, both at Trinity Lutheran Church. She attended the one room Lutheran school across the road through the 8th grade. She and her brother, Arnold, then went to work to help support the family during hard times. She initially... Full story
Catherine E. McElroy, 93 of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Golden Living Center. Per her wishes, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place and private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Catherine's Tribute Wall and leave condolences for the family. Memorials may be made in Catherine's memory to the donor's choice. Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball is serving the McElroy family. Catherine Evelena (Caywood)... Full story
Matelda Torres, 94 of Denver, passed away at the Miller Memorial Care Center Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Olinger-Highland Mortuary, 10201 North Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229-2021. Local condolences may be dropped off at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. It was mom’s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matelda’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. You may view Matelda’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehri... Full story
Ongoing The Elks Lenten Fish Fry will be held every Friday between Feb. 19 through March 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., located at 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. … 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 Math Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on: Monday, Feb. 22 at the North Elementary and Monday, Feb. 29 at the South E... Full story
Application forms are now available for college scholarships provided through the Oregon Trail Community Foundation. The Oregon Trail Community Foundation annually awards dozens of scholarships to regional high school and college students. The scholarships have been established by regional families and organizations, which entrust endowment funds and program management to the foundation. In 2015, the foundation awarded $64,450 in scholarships to regional students. Downloadable applications are available online at www.otcf.org. The application...
If you have a child in college, you’re probably familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be completed to help ensure that students don’t miss out on federal and state grants, work-study jobs and loans. But you might not know that some important changes will be coming to the FAFSA during 2016 – and these changes can affect both the process of filing for aid, and, possibly, the amount of aid your child will receive. Here are three key changes to watch for: • Earlier availability of the FAFSA – Currently, you...
The Potter-Dix girls basketball team kept alive in the playoffs with a win on Tuesday night, while the season ended for both Leyton and Creek Valley. Potter-Dix 61, Garden County 26 Potter-Dix jumped out to a first quarter lead and rolled to a 51-26 win over Garden County to open the D2-11 subdistrict playoffs on Tuesday night in Gering. The Lady Coyotes (17-2) went up 18-10 in the first quarter and built a 30-15 halftime advantage. They also outscored the Lady Eagles (2-17) by a 21-11 margin...
BASKETBALL Thursday, Feb. 18 Potter-Dix girls vs. South Platte 6:30 p.m. (D2-11 subdistrict at Gering 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 Omaha 9:30 a.m. CST Saturday, Feb. 20 State meet at Omaha 9:30 a.m. CST...
