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The number of people in western Nebraska confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus is increasing. However, more than half of that number have recovered and are out of isolation. As of April 22, 40 positive cases of people infected with the COVID-19 virus have been confirmed. The agency also confirmed 21 patients have recovered from the illness. In the latest report, Cheyenne County has five cases and two recoveries and out of isolation. Scotts Bluff County has the most with 23 cases; nine have...
The annual tree give-away changed locations this year to accommodate for the social distancing directives in place. The annual event took place at Legion Park near the Forestry building. Recipients were given trees without having to leave their vehicles. About 70 trees were given away within 30 minutes....
With the onset of the COVID-19 virus and the social distancing limits set, local businesses felt the pinch hard and fast. Businesses that depended on constant foot traffic found themselves questioning their future. A few weeks ago, Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard approached the city council about applying LB840 funds to assist businesses struggling because of the COVID-19 virus. The proposal was for limited funds to be available as low-interest and forgivable loans. The Econ...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners rejected bids submitted for purchase of a truck-trailer for the county's highway department Monday, April 20, 2020. Both bids were submitted by RDO Truck Center in Lincoln. In the teleconference meeting, discussion included how closely the bids fit the needs of the county. During the meeting, company representatives said to change the truck's transmission to bid specs would increase the cost by $5,000. The company representatives asked if the county would be...
Anyone wishing to file an application for Early Voting must submit their application to the Cheyenne County Clerk by 6 p.m. May 1. Applications are available at https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/sos.nebraska.gov/files/doc/elections/earlyvote_app_fill.pdf. The last day for my office to receive an application for an Early Voting ballot to be mailed is 6 P.M., on May 1....
The teacher that I profiled this week is Chandra Lewis. Lewis is a kindergarten teacher at Central Elementary school. This is her fourth year teaching in the Sidney Public school district. She obtained her teaching degree from Hastings College in 2009 and then earned her masters from Morningside College in 2016. She and the rest of the kindergarten teachers are keeping their students busy with the kindergarten take-home packets. The teachers put together a Bingo card with activities from each...
The Cheyenne County Republican Party held their bi-annual meeting for the election of delegates to the Nebraska State Republican Convention to be held June 5 and 6 in Kearney. Due to the Covid-19 orders, the Party met by Teleconference with Chairman Bernard Fehringer presiding. Four registered delegates, and five guests were on hand for the meeting. Under new business, Val Nienhueser proposed that the Cheyenne County Republican Party endorse Matt Innis for Nebraska’s Senator, following suit behind Scottsbluff County and Lincoln County. F...
Harvey L. Heilbrun, age 84, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, Saturday, April 25, 2020. No formal services are planned at this time. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Harvey’s care and funeral arrangements....
Mary L. Conger, age 85, of Sidney, NE passed away in Kimball, April 25, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mary’s care and funeral arrangements....
Dale W. Farmer, age 84, of Sidney, NE and former Callaway, NE resident passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Sidney. A Prayer Service for immediate family will be held on Wednesday evening, April 29th with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will be Thursday in the Callaway Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library, Callaway, NE. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Dale’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. A complete obituary will be published when available. G...
To know Brandee Gillham for any length of time is to assume there is a notebook or keyboard somewhere, and a camera, somewhere nearby. With her tools are an observant eye of nature and people that is captured in her stories and photographs. She has a way of describing the everyday events in ranch life in an entertaining and relatable way. Her view on life behind the lens has the same skill level, capturing moments that can be understood a lifetime. Her ability to capture moments on the ranch ear...
Duane was born January 2, 1930 in Sidney, NE to Lawrence and Florence (Shaw) Tobler. He grew up in Dix, NE and played high school football on the six-man team, there. He graduated from Dix High School in 1947. After graduation, he married Mildred (Jacobs) on August 14, 1947 in Kimball, NE. They were married for more than 72 years. Duane taught Sunday school at the Dix Presbyterian Church and was a Deacon. He was proud to be a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons and went on to become a...
Eldora Marie Wheeler, 93, of Sterling, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Sterling. Private family services will be held at a later date in Potter, NE. Eldora was born on May 2, 1926 south of Kimball, NE to Edward J. and Elizabeth M. (Fisbeck) Jones. She attended Potter High School and was a long time resident of Potter. On October 23, 1944 Eldora married Eugene Wheeler and the two were married until Eugene's death in 2006. Eldora was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling, the...
Linda Lee (Gade) Helfrich, 72, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home following an extensive illness. Cremation has taken place and due to the COVID-19 virus, a service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made directly to the donor's charity of choice to help with the COVID-19 crisis. Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory in Lakewood, Colorado is serving the Helfrich family. Linda was born on February 4, 1948 in Sidney, Nebraska to Clinton and...
