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A Sidney man accused of leaving the scene of a fatal vehicle crash earlier this month was arraigned in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty to the single charge against him. Abel Domingo Jeronimo, 38, of Sidney, is charged with failing to stop, disclose information and render assistance in an accident involving death – a Class III felony. He is accused of being involved in the fatal crash on April 7 that killed 45-year-old Martin Geiger Jr. of Sidney and Chapp...
The 4-H building at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds in Sidney received minor damage last week after a city maintenance vehicle hit the structure. According to a Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office motor vehicle accident report, the building sustained $500 in damage. Two occupants were in the vehicle, but neither were injured. Both were wearing seat belts, and drugs or alcohol are not suspected. The collision occurred last Thursday at 7:38 in the morning, as the maintenance truck was driven into the 4-H building through an overhead door. A...
A nationwide campaign is encouraging Americans to cast aside their cell phones, tablets and other devices in exchange for a day of outdoor activities. “Disconnect Day” was unveiled earlier this month in a rally against “over-connectivity,” according to one of Cabela’s executives. “The core idea behind Disconnect Day is to remember how rewarding the outdoors can be in strengthening the relationships in our lives,” said chief marketing officer Scott Williams. “When our children grow up, they aren’t going to remember how many likes they got on...
The Cheyenne County Farm Bureau presented a check for $500 to Sidney's 4-H to offset costs of the Quality Assurance training program. Pictured from left are: Caitlyn Deal, Zach Deal, 4-H Council President Kip Miller, Farm Bureau President Tyson Narjes and Seth McMillen. In Cheyenne County, more than 100 youth exhibit livestock at the Cheyenne County Fair annually. 4-H members are required to take a Quality Assurance course to show livestock. Livestock QA is a self-directed course designed to... Full story
Creek Valley High School held its prom last Saturday. The 2015 "Prom Royalty" included: Junior Crownbearers, Thomas Jay and Brooklyn Cline; Junior Attendants, Hannah Blackwelder and Keith Everitt; Prom Queen, Madison Blackwelder; Prom King, Dane McConnell; and Senior Crownbearers, Eireson Kurth and Zander Polk.... Full story
Melody J. Jung, 51 of Potter, passed away at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Sunday, April 26, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 1, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Melody’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the Potter Rescue Unit. You may v... Full story
The Master Chorale, under the direction of Don Johnson, with accompanist Mary Smith, will present its 24th Spring Concert on Sunday, May 3rd at 4 p.m. in the auditorium of the Sterling Middle School. The first half of the concert will be the performance of Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass,” which sets the words from the Catholic Mass to the rhythm and harmony of African-American music. After a brief intermission, the second half of the program will include a variety of music. Tickets for the performance may be purchased at KC’s Music & Electro...
SCOTTSBLUFF – With Nate Dvorak carding his second straight 80 and three Red Raiders breaking 85 for the first time this season, the Sidney High School golf team finished third in the Scottsbluff Invite at Scotts Bluff Country Club on Monday. Laramie (Wyo.) took 323 strokes to edge out Cheyenne Central by a stroke. The Sidney total was 337. Host Scottsbluff, considered a strong contender for the District B-4 championship, brought only one varsity player as most of the team was at a school e...
Thursday, April 30 Creek Valley Schools’ will hold eighth-grade orientation on Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in the high school gym. It is designed to help in the transition from middle school to high school. For more information, contact Kathy Ford at (308) 874-3310. Saturday, May 2 The Great Trash Race will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9-11 a.m., beginning at Hickory Street Square. Free T-Shirt for those who register before April 24. Prizes for the Top 3 teams collecting the most trash. $25 Chamber gift certificate for the “Weirdest Fin... Full story
TRACK & FIELD Tuesday, April 28 Sidney, Leyton, Creek Valley and Potter-Dix at Best of the West (@Scottsbluff), 4:30 p.m. Peetz at Y-W Area Meet (@Yuma), 3 p.m. Friday, May 1 Sidney at Western Conference Meet (@Scottsbluff), 11 a.m. Leyton, Creek Valley and Potter-Dix at Conference Meet (@Bayard), 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2 Peetz at 1A State Invitational (@Limon), 9 a.m. GOLF Tuesday, April 28 Creek Valley at Perkins County, 9 a.m. Thursday, April 30 Sidney at Conference Tourney (@Chadron), 9 a.m. Creek Valley at Conference Tourney (@Chappell), 9... Full story