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More than 40 people "gave their all" during a special rollout of a new workout program held Saturday at the Cheyenne County Community Center. By participating in the event, they became part of an elite club. Transform :20 Live is a high energy step workout based on a program developed by nationally known trainer, Shawn T. The original program, Transform :20 gives participants access to taped workout and additional materials. The program held at Sidney Saturday, Transform :20 Live, puts the...
The storm of about two weeks ago hit the Panhandle with an hours-long blizzard. The impact to central and eastern Nebraska continues to be more like the the Dutch Boy pulled his finger out of the dike, and local residents are doing what they can to help their flooded neighbors. The latest of efforts to support flood victims in central and eastern Nebraska came in the form of farm supplies and a pallet or so of home needs. Sidney Feed and Seed and Geiger's Construction teamed up to send hay,...
As the old saying goes, "What goes around, comes around." That's not always a bad thing. Just ask the community of Winslow, Nebraska. Last week, Winslow was one of several towns and cities across the state affected by flooding. Floodwater impaired the town's main roads, making travel in and around the area difficult. House foundations were heavily damaged and streets became rivers of mud. "You just don't expect something like this until it happens," said Zac Klein, Chief of the Winslow...
When one transportation system infringes upon another, sometimes it is the commuter who loses the battle. Residents just west of Sidney are in that battle, again. In December 2018, John and Kim Phillips addressed the Cheyenne County Commissioners regarding railroad traffic. Their concern was when trains are stopped in such a way as to block the road to their home, they are literally landlocked. There is the possibility, although posted as trespassing, to use the Union Pacific right of way....
A Sidney teacher is among those being recognized for their outstanding contributions to sports as members of the 26th induction class selected by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Jennifer (Warner) Ramsey, a media specialist with Sidney Public Schools, is being recognized for her achievements while at St. Paul and Greeley High Schools. While at the schools, she led each school to a state basketball championship. As a freshman (Warner) Ramsey led her team in Greeley to the...
Agricultural producers and their supporters filled the hall last week at the Cheyenne County’s Ag Social, one of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce’s most popular events each year. Highlighting the event was the presentation of the Chamber’s Agribusiness Scholarships. Each year the Chamber presents two scholarships to deserving high school students who plan to further their education in agriculture. The scholarships, one for $1,000 and one for $500 are awarded by the Chamber’s Ag Committ...
The Lodgepole Lions Club held its pancake feed recently as a fund raiser for scholarships. The Lions served a record 147 people and made $900 to be used towards the high school scholarships....
Geneva Cromwell, 93, of Wakita, OK, passed away March 27, 2019. She was born April 16, 1925 in Dalton, NE, daughter of William and Vivian (Lipska) Benish. Survivors include her son, Tony Cromwell (Carol); daughter-in-law, Jeanette Cromwell; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings: Billie Jean Griffiths and Donald Benish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay; son, Bill; and brother, Kenneth Benish. A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Wakita, Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to...
Florence B. Larson, age 92 of Dalton, NE passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 in Dalton. Private family graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1-6:00 P.M. with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Florence's name to the donor's choice. You may view Florence's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www....
Betty Grothe, 81, of Ogallala, NE formally Sidney NE died peacefully in her sleep March 29th, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 6th in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Wake Services will be at 5:00 P.M. Friday evening in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Fr. Mike McDermott will officiate both services. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-5:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to the Sidney Public Library. You may view Betty's...
With weather wrecking havoc on the schedule early in this Track & Field season, the Red Raiders traveled out to the McCook Invitational on Monday, foregoing the previously scheduled Tri-State Invite at Creek Valley High School in Chappell. The Sidney boy were stayed close but were unable to beat out McCook and Lexington squads in overall points, despite the expected strong performances from the distance runners and solid performances in the field events. Senior Cade Lewis had the only...
Creek Valley's Storm Track & Field team hosted the annual Tri-State Invitational on Monday, and the weather held up nicely and provided good conditions for the event. For the Men's Varsity teams, Kimball took top honors followed by Pine Bluffs and Paxton, with Creek Valley taking fifth, Leyton taking eighth, and Potter-Dix finishing twelfth. For the Women's Varsity, the Pine Bluff's team took the top spot, followed by Bridgeport and South Platte. Creek Valley placed sixth, while Leyton took...
Peetz's Bulldog baseball team hosted the Merino Rams on Thursday for two games, and lost both contests by big margins. The game time temperature was 40 degrees with a steady chill wind blowing in from the outfield. Remnants of last month's snowstorm still lined the outfield fences, creating a ground rule double if the the ball ended up in one of the drifts in play. Peetz junior starter Mike Turpin had some movement to his pitches, but the cold played havoc with his placement and control, and...
