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After months of discussion, the Sidney City Council approved the 2016 admission, lesson and rental fees for the Sidney Aquatics Center that will be open to the public as soon as the end of May. Tom Von Seggern, park superintendent for the City of Sidney, presented to the council revised fees based on feedback from the March 8 regular city council meeting. "You had me research a few things," Von Seggern said. For children five years and under and seniors, the admission price is set at $3 daily...
Ed Sadler was officially appointed as the new city manager of Sidney during Tuesday evening's regular city council meeting, filling the position vacated by longtime city manager Gary Person in August last year. "I've been pretending for two days," Sadler joked with the council after they approved the resolution formally appointing him to his new position. The city manager serves as the city's chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for managing day-to-day operations. City...
The City of Sidney will be closed on Friday, March 25, in observance of Good Friday. All city departments will be closed, including the landfill and the library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Friday’s trash on Thursday and Thursday’s trash on Wednesday....
The Peetz Hilltoppers group had a great turnout for its annual Easter egg hunt held Saturday, March 19th, at the Peetz School. Pictured are children who participated in this year's hunt. The Hilltoppers would like to thank the following businesses, organizations and people who donated to make it a successful hunt for the kids: the Peetz Telephone Company; the Town of Peetz; the Peetz Lions Club; the Peetz Co-op; the Peetz Volunteer Fire Department; Peetz United Methodist Church; I.S.A.E....
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took seven impaired drivers off the road during special enforcement efforts conducted in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The special enforcements, which included high visibility patrols and DUI selectives, March 17-19, were conducted thanks in part to overtime funding provided by a $9,600 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS). “We want to thank everyone who helped to keep road ways safe through voluntary compliance and utilizing a designated driver,” said Field Servi...
Everett Parsons, 73 of Sidney, died Tuesday morning, March 22, 2016 at his home in Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with Pastor Leonard Suhr of the Church of the Nazarene officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home with cremation of follow. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com... Full story
Harley J. Cartwright, 62 of Gordonville, Texas, passed unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Services were held at the Holy Cross Church in Madill, Okla., under the direction of Reverend Oby Zunmas. Harley was a former resident of Sidney and a Sidney Sr. High graduate, class of 1971. After graduating high school, Harley enlisted into the United States Army and served diligently for 12 years. Harley is survived by 3 children; Jimmy, Angela and Ryan Cartwright, many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also...
This scholarship is in memory of Karman “JoJo” Reichman, a 2013 graduate of Creek Valley High School. The Karman Reichman Memorial Scholarship, established 2016, is to be awarded each year to a graduating Creek Valley High School senior. The deadline for this scholarship is April 20, 2016. Scholarship Requirements: • Current Creek Valley Senior attending a post-secondary school. • Preference will be given to applicant with strong personal character. • Involved in school and community extracurricular activities. Graduating seniors may acquire a...
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 Christ Episcopal Church of Sidney is holding services during Easter week on Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m.; Good Friday Service at 6 p.m. and Easter Sunday at 10 a.m.. All are welcome! 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 F...
The Nebraska Army National Guard 1057th Transportation Company presented Cheyenne County Commissioners with a certificate of appreciation during Monday's regular meeting in recognition for volunteering the county fairgrounds for the company to hold its annual training meeting this week. Pictured is U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Mason Wren, pictured far right, with county commissioners, from left, Philip Sanders, Darrell Johnson and Steven Olson....
Now that spring has officially sprung, you might look around your home and decide it’s time for some sprucing up. But you don’t have to confine your efforts to your house and yard – you can also engage in a little “spring cleaning” in your investment portfolio. Here are a few suggestions for doing just that: • “Dust off” your investment strategy. Dusting is a big part of spring cleaning. Light fixtures, shelves, windowsills – they can all acquire layers of dust and grime that need to be whisked away. And if you’ve left your investment strategy...
Creek Valley had several students place at the Chadron State College High School Indoor Track and Field Meet held Saturday. Pictured left to right are Austin Soucie (2nd place in 800-meter run), Cooper Reichman (3rd place in 3200-meter run), Garrett Sawyer (8th place in pole vault), Jessie Straber (2nd place in high jump), Jordyn Koenen (3rd place in high jump), Chloe Mitlehner (9th place in high jump), Payje Misegads (4th place in pole vault and 6th place in triple jump) and Sami Schmid (9th...
NET Television is Nebraska’s home for collegiate baseball with seven matchups airing this spring on NET. The first game of “Nebraska Baseball” will air at 2 p.m. CT, Saturday, April 2, on NET live from Hawks Field in Lincoln when the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on Big Ten rival Illinois. NET Sports will also feature “Nebraska Baseball” at 2 p.m. CT, Saturday, April 9, on NET against Northwestern, also live from Hawks Field in Lincoln. On Tuesday, April 26, NET will air “Nebraska vs. Creighton” at 6:30 p.m. CT. The matchup between the two intra...
