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A local animal rescue organization made a presentation during Monday’s Cheyenne County Commissioners meeting. Sybil Prosser, representing High Plains PAW Rescue, explained the mission of her organization. “We take all the dogs and cats brought in as strays or found,” she said. This week alone, the rescue is set to receive four dogs. Animals under the care of the organization are thoroughly checked out by a veterinarian, then moved to a foster home while awaiting adoption. The program hopes to find its own facility within five years. Pross...
Children race to find Easter Eggs during the annual hunt at Legion Park on Saturday morning. Kids in a variety of age groups participated.... Full story
The moon took on a burnt-orange tint minutes before a total eclipse on Saturday morning, as seen from a hill on the north side of Sidney. The moon slipped fully into the Earth's shadow at 5:58 a.m. Mountain Time, starting a total lunar eclipse for nearly five minutes.... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.39 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were $1.15 per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 5.9 cents per gallon lower t...
Nebraska Extension Educator Natalia Bjorklund will conduct a training class in Scottsbluff in April for those interested in being part the Nebraska Bee Survey. The survey is intended to determine what bees live in Nebraska. More than 4,000 different types of bees live in North America. The training will take place at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center on Tuesday, April 14 from 1-3 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Pre-register by April 9 by calling (308) 632-1230 or (308) 632-1480. Bjorklund will discuss the...
Agriculture Under Secretary Lisa Mensah has announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants to support rural businesses and help create jobs. “This USDA funding will ensure continued investments in rural businesses,” Mensah said. “Too often, rural businesses and the communities they serve lack access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive. These grants will help remedy that and allow all Americans the chance to share in the nation’s economic recovery.” Approximately $3.7 million Native American earmark funding is expec...
Robert "Bob" Matthes, 62 of Sidney, passed away at his home, Wed., April 1, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wed., April 8, with Wake Services at 6 p.m., Tues. evening, April 7. Both services will be in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Cheyenne County 4-H Council... Full story
Gary Wayne Tvrs, 75 of Dalton, passed from this earth on April 3, 2015 at his home in Dalton surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was born on July 29, 1939 in a little house on a hilltop at Hay Springs, Neb. He was the second son of James and Emma (Konapasek) Tvrs. Gary grew up on the family farm, knowing from a young age what it was to work for a living. At the tender age of nine he joined a crew of young men, who when school dismissed for the year, would harvest hay. Gary and the other y... Full story
William "Bill" Wayne Christie died peacefully in University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on Friday, March 27, 2015 in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 54. He is survived by his father Elton K. Christie of Chappell, his two daughters, Megan Christie of Chappell and Bailee Christie of Sidney, his six sisters and brother, Judi Christie of Cheyenne, Hildy and Kevin Blake of Julesburg, Mary and Doug Bundy of Plattsmouth, Beth Christie of Fort Collins, Dottie Kouba of Cheyenne, Teresa and Jim... Full story
Terrell R. Wiekhorst, 82 of Potter, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Sat., April 4, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Fri., April 10th in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Terrell’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & C... Full story
Edna B. Sprenger, 88, passed away in Sidney, Sun., April 5, 2015. Services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Edna’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Tuesday, April 7 The Jr. Friends of the Library will be meeting Tuesday, April 7 at the Sidney Public Library. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and welcomes youth 7th through 12th grade. This organization emphasizes giving back to the community and in doing so we in turn help ourselves. For more information, please call the library at 254-3110 or stop by for a visit. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship! Thursday, April 9 The Compassionate Friends April Meeting will held on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Points West Bank (420 Glover Road). This... Full story
There is a developing feed source for the cattle industry here in our region with the introduction of field peas as an alternative feed source for the livestock industry. The production of field peas across our region has come about as producers look for alternative crops to transition back to winter wheat in their crop rotations. The addition of field peas has proven to be a sound agronomic practice in crop rotations that benefits the winter wheat production. As producers, we are attempting to make field peas a long-term part of our crop...
In the last column, we introduced a general overview of the allocation system used by the NRD as one of the tools used to maintain adequate ground water supplies. As the District moves forward to set allocations for the irrigation years 2016-2018, we want to share how the process works and what we’re trying to accomplish. In 2004, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources designated the entire South Platte NRD as full appropriated, or using as much ground water as there was ground water recharge. Later that same year, the South Platte R...
Amir Haghverdi will join the faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research and Extension Center this summer as an irrigation and water-management specialist. Haghverdi's appointment was announced by Jack Whittier, research and extension director at the Panhandle R&E Center. He will replace Dean Yonts, the long-time irrigation specialist who passed away in 2012. When he begins on July 1, Haghverdi will be responsible for conducting research and extension programs focused water...
Congratulations to all of the area honor roll students! SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 3rd Quarter Straight “A” Honor Roll 9th Grade Emma Alexander Bailey Bagnell Matthew Benze Kara Birner Charlie Brockhaus Jacob Burke Ashlyn Christian Jordan Cook Braydon Cortney Kristina Davis Connor Dormann Julia Evertson Christina Gay Jocilyn Hessler Alia Jones Cassandra Kilmurray Paige Langley Mitchell Porter Natalie Radcliffe Drew Reece Chantal Riggs Mitchell Rolls Kylie Rosdail Emily Secrest Tessa Siler Emma Spachek Brodie Sutton Emma Tuzicka Kollyn Weimer... Full story
Tyler Wintholz of Sidney High School led a group of nine local high school basketball players who were voted onto the 2015 Nebraska Associated Press boys' basketball teams. Wintholz was selected to the Class B second team while four other Red Raiders were recognized as honorable mentions. That group included Lane Harvey, Jared Ross, Jake Heeren and Cutter O'Connell. In Class D1, Brett Godfrey and Colin Brott of Creek Valley were voted honorable mention as was Cameron Purcell of Potter-Dix. Cody...
Two area players were named to the 2015 Nebraska Associated Press All-State girls basketball teams earlier this week as voted on by sports writers and sportscasters from around the state. In Class B, senior Savanna Rosenbaum of Sidney High School earned the honor while Potter-Dix freshman Audrey Juelfs was named to the Class D1 squad. Both Rosenbaum and Juelfs were part successful teams. The Raiders finished at 17-8 before having their season end in the district finals. The Coyotes compiled a 15-5 mark and reached the sub-district semi’s. R...
BASEBALL Tuesday, April 7 Haxtun at Peetz, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9 Peetz at Fleming (DH), 1 p.m. GOLF Tuesday, April 7 Sidney hosts Sidney Invite at Hillside Golf Course, 9 a.m. Creek Valley at Bayard, 9 a.m. TRACK & FIELD Thursday, April 9 Sidney at Mitchell Invite, 11 a.m. Friday, April 10 Creek Valley hosts Tri-State Invite, 9 a.m. Peetz at Tri-State Invite, 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11 Potter-Dix at Grant Invite, 9 a.m. Peetz at JH Dragon Invite in Holyoke, 9 a.m.... Full story
