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Nebraska state senator Pete Pirsch hopes to leave the legislature next year to work as Nebraska attorney general. "This has been a long standing goal of mine," Pirsch said. "I'm very passionate about the opportunity to serve in this position, to make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans." Pirsch believes current attorney general Jon Bruning, who's running for governor this year, has the office on the right track. Pirsch knows that the partnership between the state's county attorneys and the...
Doug Peterson, candidate for attorney general, spent some time in Sidney on Friday during his campaign turn through the Panhandle. As a former assistant attorney general, former deputy county attorney, and having spent 24 years in a private practice as a lawyer, he feels he has the experience necessary to serve in office. "I have twice the number of years of experience of the other candidates for this position," he said at a meet and greet in Dude's Steakhouse on Friday. "I think that's what dis...
When western Nebraska rancher Deb Fischer graduated from the LEAD program almost 15 years ago, she put the experience to use by becoming involved with the school board. Two years ago Fischer was elected to the senate. Yet LEAD director Terry Hejny is reluctant to tell of prominent success stories. The purpose of the Leadership Education/Action Development program is more fundamental. “When they finish, they go back to their communities and get involved—make their communities stronger,” he explained. The program provides training for Nebra...
Ofelia S. Chacon, 87 of Sidney, passed away at the Golden Living Center, Saturday morning, March 29, 2014. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service LLC, is in charge of Ofelia’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Sandra J. Kope 1964 to 2014 Sandra J. Kope, 49 of Gurley, passed away at her home, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Local funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday morning, April 1st in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Additional services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4th in the Dixson-Atwood & Trowbridge Funeral Home at Elizabethtown, Ky. Burial will follow in the Bryan Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Sandr... Full story
Wendell Lynn Draper 1947 to 2014 Wendell Lynn Draper, 67, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska. A Memorial Service for Wendell will be held at 11 a.m., Wed., April 2, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Rev. Thomas Hyde and Pastor Eric Alm officiating. A private interment has been held in the Gurley Cemetery. Memorials in Wendell's honor can be made to the Gurley Rescue Unit or Lodgepole Valley Shriners. Friends may... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, March 24, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Jonathon Jackson, age 19 of Dalton, appeared for sentencing on a charge of terroristic threats, a class IV Felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement he pled no contest to an amended charge of 3rd Degree Assault, Criminal Trespass and Attempted Terroristic Threats. All are class I misdemeanors. He received 10 days jail and 18 months probation. William Jackson, age 44 of Dalton, appeared for sentencing on a charge of terroristic... Full story
Last week I gave an example of what rancher/farmer Gabe Brown, from Bismarck, N.D. has accomplished on his operation by focusing his efforts on soil health. Over the past 15 years, Gabe has dramatically improved the health of his soil. This improved soil health has lowered his cost of production and improved the profitability of his operation considerably. This path towards soil health has been cleared by people like Gabe and has given us a blue print of how we can begin improving the health and performance of the soils we work with in our area...
The Cheyenne County 4-H Council held its annual spring carnival on Saturday evening, drawing hundreds of young people for games, food, contests and a raffle. Two contestants battle it out on the pillow fight beam.... Full story
The Sidney boys track team showed strength across the board on their way a convincing win in the Red Raider Invitational Track Meet on Saturday at Weymouth Field. With mostly sunny skies and temperatures nearing 70 degrees, the setting was ideal for what was the opening outdoor meet of the 2014 season. Sidney's total of 175 points put them well ahead of second-place finisher Ogallala (116). Alliance (110.83) was third. Potter-Dix finished ahead of all the Class D schools with 38.5 points for fif...
Strong individual performances and beautiful weather highlighted the Red Raider Invitational Track Meet on Saturday as a large contingent of schools from three classes descended on Weymouth Field at Sidney High School. Four local schools competed in the event with Class D schools Creek Valley, Leyton and Potter-Dix joining Class B host Sidney. In the girls team competition Gothenburg came out on top with 154 points while Ogallala was runnerup with 116. Sidney followed in third place with 66...
Girls Individual 100 Meter-Dash 1. Madi Gilg, Gothenburg 12.93 3. Sara VonSeggern, Sidney 13.11 4. Abby Heller, Sidney 13.25 7. Hope Shepard, Potter-Dix 13.54 7. Gabbie Addleman, Sidney 13.54 10. Jessica Houk, Leyton 13.70 17. Morgan Wolff, Potter-Dix 15.03 200 Meter-Dash 1. Tiani Reeves, Gothenburg 25.42 6. Jessica Houk, Leyton 28.60 7. Gabbie Addleman, Sidney 28.62 8. Genessa Schilz, Sidney 28.63 9. Hope Shepard, Potter-Dix 28.66 11. Kate Brosnan, Sidney 28.95 14. Kinley Vowers, Potter-Dix 30.91 15. Tiffany Lewis, Potter-Dix 31.09 400... Full story
With fifth-place on the leaderboard, the young Sidney boys golf team opened their season to mixed results at the cool and windy River's Edge Golf Club in North Platte on Friday. The Raiders finished with a total of 363 strokes, off the pace set by McCook at 329. Behind the Bison were Gering (343), Grand Island (349) and host North Platte (356). In all there were 11 varsity teams competing. Among the top-10 individual finishers, Ryan Birner secured a fifth-place medal with a 13-over par 83. Anoth...
