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The effects of marijuana legalization in Colorado reach far beyond its borders. “Our proximity to Colorado and the availability of marijuana has certainly had an impact on us here,” said Sidney Chief of police B.J. Wilkinson. “Marijuana availability is relatively prolific in Sidney right now and lots of people we didn’t suspect a year ago, two years ago are now using today.” Police find personal use quantities and paraphernalia on a regular basis. The number of cases submitted by the police in the last six months for misdemeanor marijuana...
The Sidney High School vocal music department presented their Spring Choral Festival featuring The Concert Choir and the Sidney Singers. The Concert Choir performed selections that will be presented at the District Music Contest Thursday, April 24 at WNCC in Scottsbluff. The night also honored seniors and their parents.... Full story
SIDNEY (AP) — A Sidney woman accused of stealing from the Sidney Federation Wrestling Club has been given 18 months of probation. Amanda Sykora was sentenced on Monday. She’d made a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to attempted theft. Prosecutors had lowered the charge and dismissed another in exchange for Sykora’s plea. Authorities say the 30-year-old Sykora wrote and cashed or deposited 13 unauthorized checks totaling more than $4,500 when she was treasurer of the wrestling club. Prosecutors say she’s already paid $4,000 in restitu... Full story
Peetz High School held its prom over the weekend and elected its royalty. From left to right: Melissa Schumacher, Robert Palmore, Queen Morgan Burns, King Ben Karnik, Crae Foreman, Megan Gillham.... Full story
Tora J. Payton, 66 of Lodgepole, passed away Tuesday evening April 15, 2014 at the Porter Adventis Hospital in Denver, Colo. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Tora’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Marie Johnson, 88 of Sidney, passed away Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., April 19th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 18th from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Marie’s name to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. You may view Marie’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at... Full story
Wilbert Higuchi, 83 of Sidney, died Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Sidney. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. A time of remembrance and sharing will be held at 2 p.m., Sat., April 19, 2014 in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. Services will conclude at the funeral home with inurnment in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, South Dakota at a later date. Memorials have been established to the Sidney High School... Full story
The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, April 14, before the Honorable Travis O’Gorman: Amanda Sykora, age 30 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Theft, a class IV felony. She received 18 months probation and paid $4000 in restitution. The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, April 15, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Scott Sabin, age 51 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Manufacturing Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deli... Full story
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day — a day devoted to education and action on environmental issues. As a citizen of the world, you may have a keen interest in protecting your physical surroundings. And as someone trying to reach long-term financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you’re probably also interested in improving your investment environment. So here are a few suggestions: • Respond to environmental factors. Over the past few years, we’ve had a favorable investment climate, marked by low inflation, low interest rates a...
As Leyton's Kaitlyn Berner was preparing to run her first competitive 800-meter race at Chappell Tuesday, Warriors distance coach James McGown gave her some useful advice. "Stick close to Ashley Burr," he said. Though Berner followed her coaches advice to the letter, she still couldn't catch the veteran Creek Valley runner down the stretch. But Berner managed to get the best of her friend and adversary Burr in another closely fought battle. With the Burr-Berner rivalry being just two of many...
Mason Low and Keegan Michel helped lead the Creek Valley Storm boys as they hosted the Storm Invite on Tuesday. The Leyton boys, meanwhile, earned their fourth-place finish on the strength of a solid team effort across the board. Michel gave the home-town crowd reason to celebrate, winning the high jump early in the meet despite being away from the practice field for most of the week. He, and many of his teammates, recently returned from a Future Farmers of America event. "I thought I should...
Girls Individual Results 100 Meters 1. Sam Hanson, Pine Bluffs 13.40 6. Kaitlyn Berner, Leyton 14.10 7. Jessica Houk, Leyton 14.10 200 Meters 1. Alicia Ehrlich, Garden County 28.80 2. Jessica Houk, Leyton 29.30 400 Meters 1. Alisha Heelan, Garden County 1:04.40 4. Katy Ernest, Leyton 1:12.80 8. Autumn Hartwig, Leyton 1:24.30 800 Meters 1. Ashley Burr, Creek Valley 2:33.70 2. Kaitlyn Berner, Leyton 2:34.80 8. Kelsey Miller, Leyton 3:23.10 1,600 Meters 1. Austin Asay, Pine Bluffs 5:56.00 3,200...
Peetz dropped both ends of a twinbill to Briggsdale on Tuesday, losing 9-6 and 8-5. Tre Lewis slides safely into third base.... Full story
