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For the first time in at least two decades, Cheyenne County will have a public defender after county commissioners unanimously approved awarding Sidney attorney Donald Miller a contract for the position during Monday's regular meeting. Once contracted, Miller will serve as an independent contractor for a two-year term at a cost of $249,600. Three other bids were received for the public defender position: Stacy Bach of Scottbluff with a two-year cost of $192,000, Steven Elmshaeuser of Sidney...
The four candidates for the 47th District legislative seat tackled a dozen questions from the public, ranging from property taxes to TIF projects, during a candidate forum held at the Buffalo Point Steakhouse in Sidney early Monday afternoon. The District 47 legislative seat is currently held by State Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala, who is term limited from running for re-election. Cheyenne County has two locals running for the State Legislature among the four candidates, which include Wendall F....
In the Creek Valley High School Superintendent's Honor Roll for the third quarter, 13 students made the list. Pictured left to right are Noemi Marin, Jordyn Koenen, Nash Leef, Chandra Smith, Payje Misegadis, Michael Rahe, Samantha Schmidt, Jessie Straber, Cooper Reichman, Keith Everitt, Mackenzie Backus and Austin Rowley. Not pictured is Pierce Leef....
More than 20 Creek Valley High School student were named to the Principal's Honor Roll for the third quarter. To make the honor roll, student must maintain a grade-point average (GPA) between 89.5 and 94.4 percent. Pictured, left to right starting from the front row, are Trey McFee, Joellyn Straber, Tamara Ukena, Liz Green, Joey McConnell, Kira Westman, Kayla Sisco, Raven Batchelor, Hannah Blackwelder, Katie Burch, Kelli Sisco, Kali Priest, Chloe Mitlehne, Ethan Batchelor, Samuel Jandl, Tanner...
Myrna J. Mashek, 92 of Sidney, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 20, 2016. She left this world surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 24, in the Sidney Church of Christ with Dustin Rocha officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Myrna's name to the church or the Sunol Community Center. Gehrig-Stitt... Full story
Kathleen Ann (Kay) Fehringer, 90, passed away early Monday morning, March 21, 2016, at Miller Memorial Care Center in Chappell. Kay was a long-time resident of Chappell and will be remembered for her family, her art, and her involvement in her church and community. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 24, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chappell with Father Matt Koperski officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidne... Full story
Wanda (Geri) Satchell, 85 of rural Bridgeport, went to be with her heavenly father March 19, 2016 as a result of a massive stroke. Wanda was born Feb. 26, 1931 in Maywood to Ora and Zona Mullen. She married Ray Satchell on Sept. 10, 1948. Her life was filled with family, friends, quilting, gardening and canning. Survivors include her husband Ray, brother Robert Mullen, sister Charlene O'Shell, daughters Lynda (Larry) Sydow, Dotty (John) Erickson, Beth (David) Schneider and Diane Contratto; son... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on March 21, 2016 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brian Everingim, 37 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Possession of Hash, which is a Class IV felony. He waived the hearing. Arraignment set for April 6 at 9 a.m. Kenneth Steffens, 42 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Failing to Register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act, which is a Class IIIA felony. He waived the hearing. Arraignment set for April 6, at 9 a.m. Latifa... 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. … HOLY WEEK Maundy Service at First Christian Church will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Sunrise Easter service 7 a.m. Potluck breakfast to follow. Regular Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. Community Good Friday worship service will be held on Friday, March 25, at noon, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1205 10th Ave. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Good Friday worship service will be held on F...
Sidney athletes won 11 events, the most of any school, at the Chadron State College High School Indoor Track and Field Meet held Saturday. But with approximately 500 athletes, and more than 800 entries, in the competition, there were winners from eight different schools. Two seniors were double winners among the girls. For the second straight year, Bayard senior Jessi Smith won both the 55-meter hurdles and the 800 meters. Calbi Ausmann of Newcastle, Wyo., also won two events, the 400 and 1600. Both have been gold medal winners at their state...
Greg McDaniel and Mitch Brown made it look easy in the first weekend of the Kimball Hospital Foundation 9-pin no-tap bowling tournament. The two Kimball men each scored multiple 300 games Friday and Saturday and will have a share of $1,000 in prize money from the first weekend of the tournament. McDaniel, the talented new owner of the Kim Bowl, rolled 300 games in five of six attempts. He scored a perfect 300-300-300 in the men’s league division and a near-perfect 300-287-300 in doubles play. Brown scored 236-300-300 in doubles play, joining K...
