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Sometimes the hardest part about losing a job is getting back into the workforce. With the changes the Sidney and Cheyenne County economy has experienced, workers have a long list of needs. Sometimes that list begins with where to start. The Nebraska Department of Labor is designed to help meet that need and match the right skills with the right company. "We have all been impacted in some way, either directly or indirectly, but the changes that have taken place in our community over the last few...
Potter is a town where banquet dining is common in the cafe, a stranger might even share a slice of fresh pie, and if someone hasn't greeted you like and neighbor, you haven't been out of your car or pickup but a few steps. On Thursday, May 2, the town of Potter rolled out the welcome mat as a community to anyone with curiosity or just the time to come explore the western edge of Cheyenne County. The effort was a combination of local businesses and organizations with the support of the Cheyenne...
The 2018 Walk Out of Darkness suicide awareness and prevention event earned Liz Borgmann recognition for organizing the event. However, she quickly admits it wouldn’t have had the flare it did without the help of Sidney High School students. Students in the Unified Raiders program were a vital part in the program, helping with registrations, handing out bracelets and whatever else needed to be done. The question some people might ask is why are teens involved in a program about suicide. The answ...
Area high schools wrap up graduations this week with four ceremonies. Leyton High School and Creek Valley High Schools have commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 11. Creek Valley High School has its commencement service at 3 p.m. and Leyton High School will conduct its service 4 p.m. at Leyton High School in Dalton. On Sunday, May 12, Sidney High School and Peetz School will recognize graduates. Both services are at 2 p.m. The slideshow for Sidney graduates starts at 1:30 p.m. Peetz will hold...
A Sidney Police Officer was treated and released at Sidney Regional Medical Center following a two-car accident Tuesday, May 7. Trent Glanz, 43, of Sidney, was arrested on charges of Assault Officer using a Motor Vehicle, DUI and Leaving Accident — Failure to Furnish Information following a May 7 incident in north Sidney at about 6:30 p.m. At about 6:30 p.m., police received a call for a welfare check on Glanz at 1654 Sky Road, Sidney. Upon arrival at the address, Sidney Police Sgt. Curtis H...
Cheyenne County deputies and Sidney police responded to a report of a self-inflicted gunshot victim in the 2200 block of Cheyenne County Road 113 at about 5:22 p.m. May 7. Upon arriving, deputies found a man lying on the floor in a pool of blood. According to the search warrant, sheriff’s officers observed what appears to be an SKS rifle on the kitchen table. The rifle was secured in the officer’s patrol car, then the victim was assisted until the ambulance arrived. The gunshot victim was tra...
Sidney senior Christian Balandran signed a commitment letter to attend Chadron State College to run track for the Eagles starting in the Fall of 2019. Balandran was joined by family and friends at the signing ceremony at Sidney High School on Wednesday. "Chadron State really felt like home when I visited, and I really like that it's close to home so I can be near my family," said Balandran. Balandran will have a few familiar faces from Sidney joining him at Chadron State in the fall, as track...
The annual West Nebraska All Star Football and Volleyball games will be held on Saturday June 8 in Scottsbluff, and the rosters for the teams have been announced. Several area athletes will be competing for the West teams. The 35th annual West Nebraska All-Star Volleyball game will be held at Cougar Palace on the campus of WNCC in Scottsbluff. The game starts at 2pm MDT, and Sidney seniors Katelyn Sylvester and Payton Jung have been selected to play for the West Team. The 41st annual West...
