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The kindergartners of Central Elementary took a field trip to local businesses and public services including: the post office, American National Bank, Cheyenne County Treasurer's Office, Sheriff's Department, Katie Haas' State Farm office and the 911 call center. Principal Brent Jeffers said this is a way for students to get familiar with their community.... Full story
A 26-year-old Sidney man was sentenced in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday morning for stealing a U.S. Forest Service fire truck last September and driving it from Chadron to Sidney. As part of a plea agreement, Aaron Timmens pleaded guilty last month to a single count of theft by unlawful taking, a Class IV felony. Timmens served 18 days in custody after he was arrested at Legion Park in Sidney on Sept. 28, 2014. On Tuesday, Cheyenne District Court Judge Derek Weimer ordered Timmens...
Ashlynn Kuhns, a 7-year-old from Kimball, recently won the "Our Little Miss" title at the preliminary competition in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was also awarded with the "living doll" award. According to her step-mother Dakota Robbins, Nebraska doesn't offer an "Our Little Miss" pageant. Several of Ashlynn's relatives residen in Sidney. They include: grandparents, Arnie and Sherrie Biberos, Rob and Regina Kuhns and Scott Padilla; and her step-father and mother, Kennth and Danielle Lancaster. "This is he...
Eva I. McGee, 84 of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Skyview at Bridgeport. Her memorial service was held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Church of Christ with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the Boys Town or March of Dimes. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.bbchapels.com. Bridgeport Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Eva was born on Oct. 17, 1930 in Dalton to Gustov and Ellen (McMullen) Gilgren. She graduated fro... Full story
Geraldine M. Talich, 95 of Sidney, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Geraldine's name to First United Methodist Church Care/Share or the Foundation for Angelman... Full story
Kathryn E. Schmidt, 93 of Sidney, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2015, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Eric Alm officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the Star Legacy... Full story
Two local high school students have been selected as winners of the Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association scholarships. Each award is for $500. MacKenzie Bowker, a senior at Sidney High School, and Jake Johnson, a senior at Potter-Dix High School were named the recipeints. Sidney High’s Savanna Rosenbaum and Jachob Wiedeburg were chosen as runners-up for the awards. Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited university by Aug. 31 to receive the scholarship funds. In the event the scholarship winners are not enrolled in an accredited uni... Full story
Week of May 10-13 Spring Revival at Calvary Baptist Church. 10th and Linden St., Sidney. Join us for old-fashioned music. Special music by Norman Frink. Sunday, May 10th through Wed., May 13th at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 The Sidney High School 2014-2015 “Evening of Excellence” will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments in the commons area. The presentation of awards will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Students who have achieved excellence in their high school endeavors will be honored. The public is invited. As part of... Full story
Before the Colorado 1A North Central League Track and Field Championships at Sterling High School last week, Peetz High junior Garrin Cox needed the throw of his life in the shot put to qualify for state. By launchiung the shot put better that 40 feet for the first time in his career, Cox opened up a seat for himself on the bus to state with inches to spare. Cox will join 10 of his teammates who have qualified for this week's state meet at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood, Colo. The meet beg...
Led by freshman Connor Dormann, the Sidney High School golf team won its first meet of the season on Tuesday at the Cozad Invitational. Dormann earned top medalist honors after he fired his best competitive round of the year with a 78 at the Cozad Country Club. In addition, the Red Raiders had three other medalists including Nate Dvorak (84), Brady Radcliffe (87) and Jake Burke (88). The Red Raiders’ team total was 337, which was seven strokes better than runner-up Gothenburg. Sidney has one more challenge before districts on May 18. The R... Full story
