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A total of 195 years of service was recognized at the Sidney Fire Department Awards Program Saturday, including a first of its kind award within the Sidney ranks. Roger Jorgensen received a standing ovation when he was recognized for 50 years of service, the first time any Sidney volunteer fireman has reached that pinnacle. After the ceremony, Jorgensen said he has seen a lot through the years, and has been through six chiefs. Current chief Keith Stone is one of those, and was also recognized...
The Sidney City Council will convene for a regular meeting beginning at 7:15 p.m. this Tuesday inside the council chambers at Sidney City Hall located at 1115 13th Ave. Public hearings and ordinance approvals for two re-zonings are on the agenda for consideration by council regarding reclassifying the Cheyenne County fairgrounds from Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential and an unplatted track of land north of the hospital from Agricultural to C-1 Light Commercial. Councilors will also consider a request from the Sidney Gold Rush Days...
Area residents made their way out to Sidney Regional Medical Center early Saturday morning for an opportunity to receive discounted blood screenings to help keep tabs on their health for conditions such as high cholesterol and diabetes. “For many people, this is the one time during the year when they can actually get blood screenings done,” SRMC registered nurse Tammy Meier said. “The community really looks forward to when we do this.” The blood screenings, offered in partnership with non-profit 9Health, were originally set to take place d...
Melissa Lauderdale displays her Princess House home goods at the Spring Craft Show held Saturday. Lauderdale hosted the show at the Cheyenne County Community Center....
Saturday's youth week celebration, held at the Sidney Elks Lodge, featured games, a cake walk, face painting by Job's Daughters Bethel 25, a puppet show by Kids on the Block and an appearance from Elroy the Elk. Above, Brenda and Roger Daum with the Nebraska Elks-sponsored Kids on the Block talk about the dangers of smoking cigarettes using puppets....
It was an afternoon of reminiscing about the past and looking towards the future as 20 graduates received their high school diplomas during the Creek Valley High School Class of 2016 commencement ceremony held inside the high school's gymnasium in Chappell on Saturday. "Enjoy this success," Superintendent Ron Howard said to the soon-to-be graduates following some welcome remarks from Senior Class Vice-President Nash Leef. "Cherish the moment with family and friends, and then get back to work on...
Jerald Wilson Rains, oil industry professional, avid golfer and quartet singer, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Sidney. He was born to Wilson and Juanita Rains in 1937 and grew up on a farm northwest of Towanda, Kan. The family moved to Wichita in 1945. He served as a reservist in the Air National Guard for four years and graduated from Wichita State University in 1964 with a BBA degree. In later years, his love and expertise for the land leasing part of the business drew him to work as a...
Jean M. Ogle, 54 of Scottsbluff, passed away Thursday morning, at the Regional West Medical Center, Thursday, May 5, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Gary Ogle officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday to sign Jean's register book and drop off condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be...
Dale Francis Kinney, 86, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home in Bettendorf, Iowa. A service in celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 16, at Weerts Funeral Home, located at Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road, in Davenport, Iowa. Visitation with family will begin at noon followed by a service at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery, Rock Island, Ill. Dale was born in Bloomfield on February 3, 1930, the son of Charles William and Emma Pauline (Bruegman) Kinn...
Thursday, May 12 Cancer survivor support group meets every SECOND Thursday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions. … Tuesday, May 17 Ever thought of getting involved in the community and being a part of something important? Then plan to attend A Night Of Hope Walk For Cancer’s meeting on every third Tuesday of the month, from April through August, at 5:30pm in the basement of the First United Methodist Church located at 2622 11th Ave in Sidney. Please use th...
The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call of a fire alarm and smoke in the kitchen at Golden Living Center located at 1435 Toledo street in Sidney, Monday morning. After investigation it was found that the smoke was coming from a heating unit located on top of the building. The heating unit has been looked at and no longer poses a fire hazard to residents....
A growing concern across the country is the development of herbicide resistance in weed species to glyphosphate herbicide more commonly referred to as Roundup. This herbicide has grown in popularity in crop production since it first came on the market years ago. With advanced technology we now have crops such as soybeans, corn, sugar beets, and alfalfa which tolerate the herbicide. These genetically modified crops can be planted and the glyphosphate herbicide applied on them to control weeds in the crop. The widespread use of glyphosphate...
Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals 1, Jessi Smith, Bayard, 12.86. 2, Courtney Fritzler, Sidney, 12.99. 3, Kelly Von Seggern, Sidney, 13.01. 4, Bryttnee Lemmon, Crawford, 13.38. 5, Olivia Armstrong, Mitchell, 13.43. 6, Bethany Sterkel, Mitchell, 13.56. 7, Madison Reiber, Alliance, 14.28. Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals 1, Courtney Fritzler, Sidney, 27.01. 2, Natasha Perez, Mitchell, 27.29. 3, Olivia Armstrong, Mitchell, 27.67. 4, Bryttnee Lemmon, Crawford, 27.72. 5, Kaitlyn Nein, Bridgeport, 28.19. 6,...
