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Sidney's City Council approved the use of $250,000 of LB840 funds for the proposed Hickory Street Square Project at its regular meeting Tuesday. The approval designates a needed match for a grant sought through the state's Civic and Community Center Financing Fund as part of financing for the project, which has a projected cost of $743,000. During a review of the request, Melissa Norgaard, the city's economic development director, reminded council the LB840 funds come from a half-cent tax...
One of history's most popular bands will take the stage at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center next Wednesday (March 7, 2018), bringing the unique style developed by musician Glenn Miller in the 1930s. The 18-member ensemble, brought to town by the High Plains Arts Council, features Miller favorites In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, String of Pearls and the signature song Moonlight Serenade and other. The band also plays more modern songs arranged in the Miller style. Glenn Miller...
After wrestling with the decision for a couple of months, the Leyton School Board this month voted on its RIF (Reduction in Force) Plan. Faced with the possibility of cutting more than three teachers and several classes to become more efficient, the board chose to drop one-half of a special education position for next year. That means one of Leyton’s two special education teachers next year will be half time. As for the remainder of needed cuts, those will be accomplished through attrition, s...
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald J. Trump, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Friday, March 2nd in honor of Rev. Billy Graham, who passed away on February 21, 2018 at age 99. "Billy Graham's life and work reflected the love, charity, and compassion of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Through his ministry, Reverend Graham touched the lives of countless Americans across our country and people a...
Creek Valley school students went to school under increased security Thursday after a threatening letter was found in the school. Creek Valley sent out an announcement Wednesday telling students, parents, staff members, and community members, that a terroristic threat was found written on a restroom stall at Creek Valley High School. The threat stated March 1st as the date of occurrence. The Deuel County Sheriff's Office was immediately contacted once the threat was found. School officials and...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Catchable-size rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds, park lakes, and other waters across the state by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. These stockings will enhance fishing opportunities this early spring. Trout fishing is a great way to introduce children to fishing because simple and inexpensive equipment may be used. A spinning or spin-cast rod and reel with a hook baited with a worm will work well. Add a split shot a couple of feet above the hook and a bobber a couple of feet above the split shot. Trout a...
GERING, Neb. -- Participants of a program at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center will express their appreciation for wildlife through the art of watercolor painting. “Wildlife and Watercolors,” the next installment of the center’s Wildcat Weekend series of events, will be Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Amanda Filipi, outdoor education specialist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the event is designed for all ages and is especially ideal for anyone looking to start a new hobby. She said experienced watercolor painters will be on ha...
It was a season-ending loss for the Creek Valley Storm boys basketball team on Tuesday as they fell in their D2-6 Boys District Final game against the Cody-Kilgore Cowboys 47-40 in North Platte. The Cowboys continue on to the State Tournament, while the Storm will have to wait until next year for the chance to qualify for the State Tournament, which would be a first since the consolidation of Chappell and Lodgepole in 2004. The Storm end their season with an 11-11 record, highlighted by their...
Nancy P. Rankin passed away on February 22, 2018 at her grandchildren's home south of Lodgepole. Nancy was born to Lawrence "Buck" Newton and Mary Cureton Newton on March 11, 1941. She was born in Boston, MA. Nancy went to school and graduated from Julesburg High School in 1959. In 1959 she married bud Rankin and they made their home on the ranch south of Lodgepole. They had two girls they raised on the ranch. She loved her family, her flower gardens and playing the piano. She never met a piano...
Laura "Darlene" Hradecky, 76, a lifetime Sterling resident passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Sterling. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 17 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with Rev. Jared Sonnenberg officiating. Darlene was born March 9, 1941 in Sterling, Colorado to Margaret McGuffey. Laura married Bernard "Bernie" Hradecky on August 28, 1973 in Gillette, Wyoming. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. Darlene enjoyed Bingo, fishing,...
Janice L. Kinney, age 97, passed away on February 18, 2018. Janice was born to Aaron and Myrtle Zimmerman in Fairfield, Illinois June 6, 1920. Janice was married to Burel F. Kinney also from Fairfield, Ill. During Burel's service as a Seabee in the Navy during WWII Janice worked as a welder and a wiring installer for a manufacturing facility for army tanks and military aircraft. They moved to Sidney Nebraska where they had a trucking business which they owned until her husband's untimely death...
James M. “Jim” Hoven, age 87 of Sterling, CO and former Sidney resident, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 in Greeley, CO. Private family graveside services with Military Honors will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with Sister Anne Hall officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to the donor’s choice. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jim’s care and funeral arrangements....
