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The Sidney City Council Wednesday, April 1, approved amending the City's appeals process for utility payment to include residents impacted by the corornavirus. The decision was made in a nearly two-hour Zoom - an audio/visual virtual networking program - meeting with each council member, staff and attendee taking part from a remote location. The primary discussion point on the agenda is "Utility Disconnect for Non-payment, Procedures for Domestic Subscribers." At issue is how the City can...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners tabled decisions on purchases for the Highway Department Monday. The commissioners were scheduled to open bids on the purchase of a semi-truck, bottom dump trailer and armor coating for County Road 46. The county received two bids for a truck-tractor, both from RDO Truck Center of Lexington. The bids submitted are for a 2008 International with about 376,000 miles for $30,000 and $500 delivery. The second bid is for a 2012 Mack with a little more than 400,000...
Sidney's annual cruising night continued Friday, April 3, with Illinois Street busy with the tradition of cruising from east to west. The tradition was modified to include the social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-19 virus. Dairy Queen and Steams and Beans did provide treats to cruisers as well....
The impact of the coronavirus has businesses and employees reeling financially. Businesses are limited on they can serve customers, which results in few staff needed to conduct the remaining business. Last week, a webinar was held among business and employment officials explaining options to help keep local businesses open, and employees cover lost wages. The meeting included Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard, Lisa Laws from the Sidney office of the Nebraska Department of...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners officially addressed the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, during the April 6 meeting. The audio Zoom meeting was held with all in attendance participating from remote locations. The policy opens by clearly saying “if you have tested positive for COVID-19 virus, or have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, you are quarantined and must have a Doctor's release to return to work.” The policy is for county employees only. The policy goes on to say if a person...
Christina Lilley has a unique new way to teach. Without students. She will be teaching her first and second graders with only her computer and a digital classroom. This is what the virus known as COVID-19 or the Coronavirus has done to teaching. She isn't just a regular teacher though, she is a Title One teacher. This is a federally-funded program that is based on students who qualify for reduced lunch and have a learning difficulty. As she is a specialized teacher, she only sees about 20...
Tammy S. Hawthorne, age 56 of Sidney, NE passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Private family burial is planned in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole with a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Tammy’s care and funeral arrangements....
People in Nebraska are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. CPR Call Blocker, makers of the US’s best-selling call blocking device, is predicting that scammers and fraudsters will be ready to strike and take advantage of the situation as more states go into lockdown, forcing people to stay at home, and is warning people in Nebraska to be on their guard for a rise in b...
As you are aware, in consultation with Governor Ricketts, Commissioner Blomstedt, and the Panhandle Public Health COVID-19 Unified Command, Sidney Public Schools has determined that buildings in Sidney will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. We realize that this decision will have tremendous implications for our families, but we must do our part to keep our school and community safe and healthy. While our physical buildings are closed, the business of educating our students continues via the alternative learning...
Nebraskans are tough, resilient, and generous. Our strength of character is revealed on an everyday basis, but it’s especially illuminated during difficult times like we are facing right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. From distilleries and ethanol plants contributing to hand sanitizer production to school districts continuing to provide meals for students in need, the stories I have heard about Nebraskans’ collective response to this crisis are truly inspiring. At a time when the news can oft...
Goodlettsville, Tenn. – Beginning today, Dollar General is proud to provide all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases*. Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount. “At Dollar General, we are deeply appreciative for the ongoing and brave work that our medical professionals, first responder communities and National Guard activated continue to perform during these unprecedented times,” said Todd Vasos...
As I write this article this week I am very concerned with the continued struggle that the COVID-19 virus has presented us with. This crisis has affected every person not only in my legislative district, but throughout the State of Nebraska, throughout the United States, and even throughout the world. Folks have been reaching out to me by phone, email and text messaging about the current situation they are facing. Small business owners are saying if they are forced to close up shop, they may never open again. Agricultural people have contacted...
Food Safety and Supply PSA Watch and download FDA’s “What You Need to Know: Food and COVID-19” public service announcement with Frank Yiannas below (multiple file formats are available). A critical part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mission is safeguarding the human and animal food supply, helping to ensure that our food is not contaminated at any point during its journey along the supply chain. COVID-19 is a new frontier for all of us as we deal with the realities of a pandemic and the impact it is having on our lives, on our fam...
On Friday, March 27, 2020, Joshua James Gipfert, adored father, loving son, brother, nephew and friend, passed away at his home at the young age of 34. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Cremation has been held and friends and family may view Josh's book of memories, leave condolences, photos, stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his daughter, Brooklyn Gipfert in care of Dean Gipfert,...
Fern Bartling Frei, 61, of Potter, NE, passed away on March 29, 2020, at her home with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer. Per Fern's request, no funeral will be held, but only a private family graveside service at Smyrna Cemetery north of Potter with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to NET Nebraska television at donate.netnebraska.org, A Night of Hope in Sidney, or a...
Evelyn M. Bricker, age 92, of Sidney, NE passed away March 31, 2020 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE. She was a current resident of the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff. Evelyn was born in Sidney March 7, 1928 to Harvey S. and Rose G. (Zalesky) Vizina. She graduated from Sidney High School in 1946 and worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for five years. In 1947 she married Robert E. Jobman. To this union four sons were born; Rodney, Russell, Robert, and R...
Duane R. Smith, age 83, of Sidney, NE, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, in Kimball, NE. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date. Cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Cheyenne County Community Center in support of the senior programs. You may view Duane's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Duane's care and funeral...
Dr. Carl J. Cornelius, Jr., age 93, of Sidney, NE passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Sidney. Memorial services will be held at a later date due to the CDC's recommendation of no groups larger than 10 people. Cremation has been held. You may view Carl's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Memorials may be made to Sloan Estates Assisted Living in Sidney. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Carl's care and funeral...
