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Construction contracts are in such high demand due to all the work in Sidney this summer that competitive bids, or sometimes any bids, are difficult to find. Last week the city of Sidney opened bids for work on sanitary sewer and water extensions on the Fairfield Marriott hotel project as well as a sanitary sewer extension for a nearby property. “There were no bids received,” said city manager Gary Person at last week’s city council meeting. “This was part of our fear, with so many things going on in the community right now, of getting no bids...
Students at North Elementary hosted a celebrity at their awards day on Friday. Bad Kitty passed out books and shook hands with those earnings awards.... Full story
Lanie Moench receives an emotional hug.... Full story
Leona M. “Lee” Bahr, 85 of Sidney, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, May 17, 2014 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wed., May 21st in the First Christian Church with Dr. Curtiss Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at Gehrig- Stitt Chapel Tues., May 20th from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., with family present from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Leona’s name to SRMC Hospice, First Christian Church or to th... Full story
Debbie Jo Grothe, 57, of Lemoyne, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Ogallala Memorial Hospital in Ogallala. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., May 22, 2014 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala with Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Burial of the ashes will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Lemoyne Cemetery. Rosary services will be held on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to a fund created at the Bank of... Full story
Coming Up International Spy Academy Vacation Bible School at Evangelical Free Church (2763 11th St, Sidney) - Mon., June 23 through Thurs., June 26th - 9 a.m. to 11:30 am; Children ages 4 years - 4th grade are invited to attend the 4 day vacation Bible school “International Spy Academy” held on June 23 through June 26th from 9-11:30 am. Call the church office for more information at 254-6162 or email [email protected] to sign up your child today!!! Tuesday, May 20 A Night of Hope Walk for Cancer holds its regular monthly meetings on the... Full story
Every once in a while I’m fortunate enough to catch a few fish for dinner. I’ve always felt the best way to cook a good batch of pan fish is to fry them up in some hot oil with a good batter on them. My wife Denise will often comment that the house smells like fish after one of my fried fish dinners. I always tell her that a house that smells like fried fish is a good thing. I’ll also occasionally tromp into the kitchen with mud on my boots. Denise will often point out to me that I could take my boots off outside. I’ll often remind her that mud...
Following a long winter, mother nature must have been as anxious for baseball as the large crowd that gathered at Legion Field for opening day. Although blue skies, warm temperatures and a stiff wind blowing in from center field seemd like a good way to start a season, both Sidney American Legion teams ended up just one run short on Sunday. McCook earned a pair of comeback wins as it toppled the juniors 4-3 and the seniors 3-2. Lane Harvey went the distance on the hill for the seniors and...
The Nebraska School Activities Association added five Raiders to the state track and field roster based upon times in last week’s district meet. Thanks to the wild card entries, Sidney is now sending 20 scholar-athletes to Omaha. In addition, the NSAA qualified five on the original state roster for extra events. The new participants are Genessa Schilz, who qualified for a spot in the 400 meter dash thanks to her run of 1:03.16 in districts; Emily Mika, Gabbie Addleman and Abby Heller, who join qualifier Sara VonSeggern in the 4x100 relay; a...
Northeastern Junior College, in conjunction with the American Stock Horse Association, sponsored the NJC Showdown, a three-day Equine Horse Show hosted by the Logan County Fair Grounds May 9-11. Three local Nebraska contestants, all riding horses owned by Watt Performance Horses of Sidney, placed high in the standings. Jacey Watt, won the Amateur All-Around Award. Garry Watt won runner-up in the working cow horse division. Rachel Motzkus of Chappell placed 1st and 3rd in the Novice Amateur... Full story
The Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber presented a check for $882.99 to Sidney American Legion Baseball in a ceremony at home plate Sunday. The check will help Post 17 with new equipment, uniforms and field improvements. Presenting the check to Clay Phillips, left, and Kevin Burton, right, is Margaret Lienemann of the Ladies Chamber.... Full story
Arik Doty slides safely into second as McCook shortstop Cash Bortner catches the ball with his chin.... Full story
