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Articles from the March 17, 2014 edition


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  • The jig is up

    Dave Faries|Mar 17, 2014

    Collin Philipp, Casey Carroll and James Miller do a little Irish kick during the running of Sunday's Leprechaun Leap in Sidney. The 5K-10K run was part of the Git Fit & Stay Fit Challenge and organized by the Cheyenne County Community Center.... Full story

  • Summer projects to bring temporary labor, potential problems to city

    Caitlin Sievers|Mar 17, 2014

    Hundreds of workers will travel to Sidney this summer to labor on the many construction projects soon to be underway. Both Chief of Police B.J. Wilkinson and City Manager Gary Person acknowledge that the presence of so many additional people in the community could pose some problems. Projects set for construction this summer include the new Sidney Regional Medical Center, many streets for new developments in the Interstate 80 area, as well as work on Fort Sidney Rd, Greenwood Rd and Toledo St., Cabela’s corporate expansion, The Ranch s...

  • Bruning brings campaign message to Sidney

    Caitlin Sievers|Mar 17, 2014

    Nebraska's current attorney general, Jon Bruning, believes he can make a seamless transition into the role of governor next year, if elected to that position. "I think this has been a very well run state under governors Heineman and Johanns," Bruning said during a stop in Sidney last week. "And I've worked right alongside both governors in my 12 years as attorney general. Experience matters. I will not need on the job training and I think that's very important in a state where Nebraskans are...

  • Service Notice - Kathy K. Assad

    Mar 17, 2014

    Kathy K. Assad, 58 of Sidney, passed away at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Aurora, Colo. Friday evening, March 14, 2014. Wake services will be held at 6 p.m., Thurs., March 20th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Fri., March 21st. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Art Faesser officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. A memorial is being established. You may view Kathy’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www... Full story

  • Dorothy Mae Hanson

    Mar 17, 2014

    Dorothy Mae Hanson 1932 to 2014 Dorothy Hanson, 81 of Chappell, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care. Memorial services will be held on March 22, 2014 at the Assembly of God in Chappell at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Rich Graeff officiating. Memorials may be made to the Dorwart Cancer Center. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at... Full story

  • No Till Notes: 'Field Pea Planting'

    Mark Watson, Resources Conservationist|Mar 17, 2014

    Last week I covered important considerations in getting your field pea crop off to a good start. I discussed using certified seed, planting population and how to calibrate according to the size of the seed to get the desired 350,000-375,000 final plant stand, and planting the seed at a depth of 2 to 2.5 inches deep. There are also a couple of other important considerations to getting your field pea crop off to a good start. It is very important to do everything you can to get a good, healthy stand of field peas. A good stand will increase the...

  • Leprechaun Leap 5K, 10K

    Dave Faries|Mar 17, 2014

    The Cheyenne County Community Center hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day run/walk on Sunday, sponsored by the Get Fit & Stay Fit Challenge. Winners 5K Run Men's Division Darrold Smith 24.43 Women's Division Sarah Heckenlively 26.45 10K Run Men's Division James McGown 39.20 Women's Division Donna Wiedeburg 59.00 Men's 10K winner James McGown stretches his lead.... Full story

  • Basketball wrap up

    Mar 17, 2014

    Sidney Boys Basketball Scoring Points Ave. Paxton Ehler 393 17.1 Tyler Wintholz 212 9.2 Lane Harvey 187 8.1 Logan Lewis 170 7.4 Lucas Rosenbaum 145 6.3 Cutter O’Connell 90 4.1 Jake Sager 57 3.0 Nick Castner 30 1.3 Assists Total Ave. Lane Harvey 70 3.0 Tyler Wintholz 52 2.3 Paxton Ehler 41 1.8 Logan Lewis 36 1.6 Lucas Rosenbaum 26 1.1 Steals Total Ave. Paxton Ehler 49 2.1 Lane Harvey 34 1.5 Logan Lewis 33 1.4 Tyler Wintholz 32 1.4 Rebounds Total Ave. Tyler Wintholz 156 6.8 Logan Lewis 121 5.3 Lucas Rosenbaum 86 3.7 Jake Sager 61 3.2 Paxton E...

  • Leprechaun Leap 5K, 10K

    Dave Faries|Mar 17, 2014

    The Cheyenne County Community Center hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day run/walk on Sunday, sponsored by the Get Fit & Stay Fit Challenge. Winners 5K Run Men's Division Darrold Smith 24.43 Women's Division Sarah Heckenlively 26.45 10K Run Men's Division James McGown 39.20 Women's Division Donna Wiedeburg 59.00 Donna Wiedeburg, Jenn Dorwart and Fred Wiedeburg keep up the pace.... Full story

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