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On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo. On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an armistice with the Allies, officially ending World War 1. On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Nebraska Chautauqua, presented by Humanities Nebraska, will be hosting an event in Sidney June 14-17. The Nebraska Chautauqua offers opportunities for audiences to come together to develop a fuller understanding of the lasting influences of the Great War, according to...
The concern in rural areas is often about "growing" the next generation of farmers and ranchers as well as the current season's grains and livestock. The Gary and Susan Narjes family southeast of Sidney is helping educate students on what life is like on a farm. The family hosted two tours of fourth grade students this week. Son Tyson Narjes and his wife Gina lead the tour, explaining the details of caring for cattle, the breeds of cattle favored at the ranch and what each breed is known for....
Cheyenne County's Tourism Director has only a few weeks before she pursues a new adventure in another location. Heather Hausmann has spent her time in Sidney and Cheyenne County as a business owner, a part of the Chamber of Commerce and most recently the tourism director. Tourism director is a rather appropriate title for someone with the quiet international background she has. Some people spend their lives content in a neighborhood or familiar region. Others seem to be destined for seeking new...
Cheyenne County Republican leaders met in convention this week, choosing its leadership and delegates to the state convention in June. Part of the lightly-attended gathering included discussion to draw more participants into the party fold. "It's a non-election year, so there isn't a very big turnout," said Bernie Fehringer, a long-time member of the party's leadership team. Fehringer said part of the party's work over the next couple of years should be to grow active members prior to the 2020...
The food is fast and cheesy, sometimes literally, and the characters often quirky to a slapstick degree. The monster is coming and wants to take over the world. That and more are in store for patrons of Sidney High School's production of Little Luncheonette of Terror tonight, Saturday and Sunday. The show is a deliberate spoof of Little Shop of Horrors. The story line includes a blend of laughter and humorous terror as Mongo the rock-eating creature from the center of the earth contacts Pete...
Peetz's Bulldog Baseball team needed a five-run fifth inning to defeat the Prairie Mustangs in New Raymer on Wednesday. Peetz (3-1-1) started senior Tre Fehringer who gave up a run to the Mustangs in the bottom of the first. Peetz was able to get that run back in their half of the second, while the Mustangs were able to tack on another run in the bottom of the fourth. Down 2-1, Peetz put together a rally in the fifth, scoring five runs and putting the game out of reach for Prairie. Although the...
It was a beautiful early spring day for the Sidney Invitational Golf Tournament held at Hillside Golf course in Sidney. As the day progressed, it became clear that top honors were going to fall to either Scottsbluff or Sidney, and by the end of the round, a winner had still not been determined as the two teams finished in a tie, 332-332. This prompted a one-hole playoff that Scottsbluff was able to win, earning the team first place honors for the tournament. Scottsbluff was first with a score...
Sidney Wrestling coach John Ganser and senior Derek Robb have been honored by the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association (NSWCA)for their outstanding performances and dedication to Nebraska High School Wrestling. Ganser was named the Class B Vern Ekfelt Coach of the Year and also awarded the Class B Distinguished Service Award. Ganser, who plans on retiring at the end of the school year, finished his 38th year as the Sidney Wrestling Team's Head Coach. Sidney High Scool senior Derek...
Lois Busboom, 99 of Sidney, Nebraska and a longtime Gurley area resident died Sunday evening, April 1, 2018 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Sullivan Hills Camp. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. You can view the online obituary...
