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The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved an agreement for dispatch services to Deuel County. Deuel County officials recently approached Cheyenne County seeking to end their relationship with Kimball County. The agreement calls for Deuel County to initially pay 5 percent of the monthly cost of the emergency communications center. Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub said the share will reduce the liability proportionally for the city and county. He said the contract will likely be...
The bright and sunny afternoon was symbolic of the event as the communities of Potter and Dix came together to witness nine seniors formally complete their high school experience. The gymnasium was decorated with memories, medals and ribbons of achievements. Family and friends entered with excitement of witnessing the students' achievement. "This is the day we've all been waiting for," said Salutatorian John Thomas Herboldsheimer. "Now that is is here, I realize how much I will miss high...
Local law enforcement personnel are once again gearing up to support Special Olympics with its annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torn Run. Each year, the Special Olympics benefits from proceeds raised by Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torn Runs across the state. Last year, Sidney law enforcement personnel and supporters turned out for what proved the largest Torch Run the state has ever seen. More than 100 walkers and runners turned out for the event, serving notice to the rest of the st...
Sidney High School’s “Evening of Excellence” will be held tonight. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments in the Sidney High School commons area followed by the presentation of awards at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The “Evening of Excellence” is the night in which the school and the community honor the students who have achieved excellence in their high school endeavors. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and show support to our community’s top high school students....
Hundreds of riders will stream toward the middle of Nebraska this weekend, participating in the 10th Annual Law Enforcement Ride. From both ends of the state they’ll travel, meeting in Grand Island and then going together to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial. The riders will be primarily members of law enforcement motorcycle clubs, but participants don’t have to be law enforcement, or even motorcycle riders to participate and show support. The ride has several parts to it. One is the com...
Bonita J. “Bonnie” Tallmage, age 74 of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, Friday, May 4, 2018. Cremation has been held. No formal services are planned. Private inurnment will take place in the Weyerts Cemetery, near her mother and father. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Bonnie’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bonnie’s care and funeral arrangements....
Burton L. “Burt” Carter, age 85 of Chappell, NE passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Lincoln, NE. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 19th in the Chappell United Methodist Church with Rev. David Abbott officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in the Chappell Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Memorial contributions may be made in Burt’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Chappell United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service...
The Sidney School District Career Pathways and technology programs are being supported by a donation from Bass Pro and Cabela's. Bass Pro Chief Financial Officer Ralf Castner and Bass Pro Human Resources Director Sarah kaiser were in Sidney Thursday to present a $91,128 check to the District. The funds will be used to support the 1-to-1 Chromebooks. The 1-to-1 Chromebook program will provide students with tablet computers resulting in flexibility in the classroom and in how school work can be...
The Offutt Brass performed at Sidney High School Saturday, with a variety of music from marches to musicals. Senior Airman Nathan Owen (left) was featured on the French Horn in this number....
On Saturday, Sidney High School hosted the Cheyenne County Invitational Track & Field Meet where the area's high schools sent their varsity teams and Sidney sent their Division II team to compete on a day that featured perfect Spring weather and plenty of sunshine. At the end of the day, Creek Valley's men's team and Sidney's women's teams took top honors in the competiton that was filled with oustanding indiviual performance by the local athletes. For the boys, Creek Valley junior Tanner Crass...
On a day where the Peetz Bulldogs didn't miss a beat when their Friday 9 a.m. semi-final game against the Prarie Mustangs was moved from Sterling CO to Peetz because of rain that left the baseball field in Sterling a swampy mess, had the Bulldogs ultimately falling short in the championship matchup later in the afternoon against Caliche, losing a lead and ultimately the game 9-4 to the Buffaloes. In the first game, junior Blake Roelle got the start for the Bulldogs and began the game by...
