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The Sidney school board voted last night to have a bond election to finance a new elementary school. The election will take place September 10. At the May meeting, the board decided to give the public an opportunity to speak out before going through with an election. The board held two public hearings June 10 about a possible new elementary school. "The meetings were not hugely attended by any means," said Jay Ehler, superintendent of Sidney schools. He estimated that there were a total of 35... Full story
With continued development on the east side of Sidney, storm drainage has come under increased scrutiny. Development means more asphalt in the form of parking lots and roads—and these have a direct impact on the direction and energy of storm runoff. In the absence of planning, heavy rains can cause flooding, erosion and structural damage. The South Platte Natural Resource District held a recent meeting in conjunction with the city to hear the findings of an independent study, commissioned by Sidney and conducted by Olsson Associates. At the m... Full story
As the temperature rises, sightings of rattlesnakes will increase, as well. Rattlesnake attacks on pets were more common last year at the beginning of summer, and tapered off toward the end, said Don Devie, office manager at Sidney Veterinary Hospital. Rattlesnakes were probably more active at the beginning of the season last year because of the higher temperatures, he said. "Well, by this time last year we'd dealt with six or eight," Devie said. Dogs can be protected from the worst affects of a rattlesnake bite by receiving a vaccine. Sidney V... Full story
Home is where your memories are stored, where your children are born and grow up, where you make friends. For Marvel Freudenberg Moore, Betty Kurth and Elain Weyerts, Gurley is more than just a town. The Burlington Railroad founded Gurley October 18, 1913, as a stop on their line. Trains still pass through Gurley, but the depot is gone. For longtime residents, the community's centennial celebration, scheduled for this weekend (June 22-23), will bring back memories of the town and its people, including those that moved away. Marvel Freudenberg... Full story
Sidney Regional Medical Center's Oklahoma Disaster Relief Donation Drive was a big help to those in need. The drive, which was put together by Rachel Forster, director of pharmacy at Sidney Regional Medical Center accepted donations during the last weekend of May. Donated items came from as far away as Chadron, Chappell and Peetz, Forster said. Items accepted at the drive included non-perishable food, pet supplies, sleeping bags, tents and much more. The drive received a large amount of... Full story
With the West trailing 10-6 and just 6:19 left in the fourth quarter of the 36th Annual Sertoma 8-Man Classic in Hastings, it was getting excruciatingly close to now-or-never time. The West took possession of the ball with a first-and-ten at the East 39-yard line and quarterback Tyler Schnitzler made the call in the huddle. "White zip orbit," he called. For slot receiver Brady Knigge of Potter-Dix that meant looping around the wideout and running straight down the right sideline. Knigge did so... Full story
Karen Yvonne Fecht passed away June 3, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. She was born May 16, 1955 in Dalton, NE to Herbert & Darlene Fecht. She spent most of her life in Omaha raising her family. In 2005 she moved to Arizona to be close to her daughters & grandchildren. Last year she returned to Lincoln to be the House Director of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. Karen touched many lives over the years, and her kind & gentle nature will be remembered by all. She was a talented cook, gardener, and seamstress. Her...
