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Union Pacific Railroad officials are investigating the cause of a train derailment near Sidney Saturday. The westbound train derailed 22 cars near Sidney Christmas Eve between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., according to UP Media Relations Director Kristin South. "We're still investigating the cause," South said Tuesday. She said the derailment blocked a crossing, but the crossing was opened by noon Sunday. The train was not carrying any hazardous materials, she added. South said it was a manifest train,...
On Monday, January 22nd, 2018, weather and schedules permitting, the City of Sidney Parks Department will begin trimming trees and bushes in the alleys. Under City Ordinance 1034.06 Care, Trimming, and Removal of Street or Park Trees, Authority of Utility Companies, Plantings by Residents, Permits: “(a) The city may plant, prune, maintain and remove street or park trees, within the rights-of-way of streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares or other public ways or grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety.” 1. Alleys are trimmed bac...
Sidney's boys basketball team made short work of the visiting Mitchell basketball squad in a lopsided 83-31 home contest on Thursday. Sidney exploded with a 14-0 run to start the game and never looked back as the Red Raiders improved their overall record to 5-2 for the season. Seemingly scoring at will and frustrating the visiting Tigers offense, Sidney built up an insurmountable 43-16 lead by the the half. At the start of the second half, Mitchell opened with two quick points, but the Red Raide...
Looking to avenge their only loss of the young season, the Sidney girls basketball team was primed and ready to knock off the undefeated Mitchell Lady Tigers at home on a cold, snowy Thursday afternoon. Mitchell's girls were more than up to the challenge. The Lady Tigers (8-0) defeated Sidney (5-2) 49-37 is a game that had its close moments, but showed that Sidney still has work to do matching up with a powerful defensive team like Mitchell. Although the contest started with Sidney and Mitchell...
Here's a small glimpse of 2017. To read the entire "Year in Review" subscribe online or purchase a paper at one of the many local newsstands... Sidney Business Development Strong Melissa Norgard, Sidney economic development director, gave a presentation to the city council Tuesday on the city’s latest prospects. Sandhills Publishing is “up and running,” Norgard said, at 630 Illinois St., the former Cabela’s call center. Some employees started on April 17, with more starting in May. The company...
Marjorie (Devier) Shupe, age 89 of Scottsdale, AZ and former Dalton resident passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Scottsdale. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 26th with a Wake Service at 5:30 P.M., Thursday, January 25th. Both services will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dalton with Father Dave Rykwalder officiating. Inurnment will follow the Mass in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in...
Barbee Harmon, 79 of Sidney, Nebraska died Thursday evening, December 21, 2017 at her home in Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at...
