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Sidney High School sophomore Derek Robb is carried by wrestling coach John Ganser after winning against Billy Higgins of Omaha Skutt Catholic in the 152-pound Class B state title match. This is the second time Robb has won state. The victory completes a 40-1 season for him. More coverage available on page 8A....
The Sidney City Council postponed increases in electric rates for a study that would help the council determine future rate increases at their last meeting According to Geri Anthony, Interim City Manager, the city normally has a rate increase around the annual budget time. In Novembers' City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Nienhueser said any potential rate increase would be postponed until the rate study is completed. "The good news, I don't think we're going to see a large increase in comparison...
The Sidney First Lego League (FLL) Team went to the 2016 Nebraska Robotics Expo in Ashland, Neb. on Saturday and walked away with a trophy for teamwork. According to Cynthia Gill, Extension Educator with 4H Youth Development, the kids get so much more from the program. "The kids are so engaged with the program, they work together to learn but also it's really the kids that drive the program" says Gill. First Lego League work in teams coached by volunteers to research real-world problems such as...
Evelyn Travis, 93 of Cheyenne, Wyo. and a longtime Sidney resident, died Friday morning, Feb. 19, 2016, at Life Care of Cheyenne. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, in the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney with the Rev. Tom Waddell officiating. Burial will follow in the Dix Cemetery south of Dix. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church or the Dix Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m.... Full story
Loretta M. Borges, 89 of Sidney, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Gurley with Pastor Eric Alm officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home as cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made in Loretta’s name to Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice. Gehrig- Stitt Chapel & Cremation Services, LLC. Is in charge of Lor... Full story
Janice E. Crabb, 79 of Sidney, passed away in Medford, Ore., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Mass of Christian burial memorial services will be will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. There will be no viewing or wake services for Janice. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Friends may view Janice’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig- Sti... Full story
Elroy “Roy” Fischer, 76 of Chappell, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center, Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2016. Viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chappell. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chappell with Father Matthew Koperski officiating. Interment will follow at the Chappell Cemetery. Friends may view Elroy’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigsti... Full story
Dorothy Stein, 85 of Sidney, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2016, at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available with the complete obituary. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Stein family.... Full story
Paul J. Huff, 86 of Lodgepole, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Paul’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Jack L. Worth, of Dalton, passed away in his own home Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jack’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Jan. 11, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Timotheus Encinias, 31, of Denver, Colo., appeared for entry of plea on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon – first offense, which is a class I misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pled guilty to attempted carrying a concealed weapon, which is a Class II misdemeanor. He was sentenced to $500 in fines plus the court costs. Candy Villanueva, 35, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of obstructing a peace o... 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”. … Table of Grace, a ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, is a mobile food pantry that distributes food at various locations t...
Jake E. Nelson of Dalton recently received his commission as an officer in the United States Army. Nelson completed additional training through the Signal Basic Officer Leaders Course at the United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence in Fort Gordon, Ga. Second Lieutenant Nelson is currently stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, serving in Charlie Company of the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. Nelson is a 2015 graduate from Saint John's University in...
Derek Robb was crowned a 2-time state champion at the CenturyLink Arena in Omaha, last weekend. Robb defeated Billy Higgins of Omaha Skutt Catholic by fall in 5:56. Leading up to his championship match, Robb had to work his way through several competitors. In round 1 he defeated Jean-Marie Djidjoho of Mount Michael Benedictine. He followed by defeating Jacob Pinkerton of Beatrice in the quarterfinals. Robb defeated Kole Gray of Plattsmouth by major decision in the semi finals. Also wrestling...
STAFF REPORT Sidney The Sidney Red Raiders lost to Alliance, on the road, Friday, 53-45. Sidney’s record is now 21-3. The Lady Red Raiders were also in action in Alliance Friday. Sidney won the game 45-43. The ladies record improves to 17-6 on the season. Creek Valley The Creek Valley Storm defeated the Wallace Wildcats 49-43, at home, Friday. With the win, Creek Valley improves to 12-9 on the season. They will take on Leyton, Tuesday. Leyton The Leyton Warriors travelled to Oshkosh to play against the Garden County Eagles, Friday. Leyton c...
