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The Sidney City Council approved an increase in landfill rates designed to cover costs of improvements and planning for future investments. City Manager Ed Sadler said the proposal changes the rate structure so that business and residential customers pay the same per-ton rate. In his memo to city council, Sadler said that rates have remained the same since 2013, “and rate revenue has stayed stable at $1,100,000 for that time frame.” He added that the City began paying on new debt from the con...
"We're strong, we're resilient, and we have a lot of positives." That was part of the message Sidney Mayor Joe Arterburn presented to a crowd of 120 Wednesday at the State of Sidney, presented by the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City of Sidney. Arterburn's message focused on the need for the positive in interactions with each other and with out of town visitors alike, as "you never know how that word will affect their impression." While Sidney was hard hit with...
The Sidney Council approved a subdivision request by the City’s Economic Development office subdividing a 4.03 acre tract in the Sidney Business Park Addition. The request was made on behalf of NexGen Outfitters, resulting in a total of 8.06 acres at the Sidney Industrial Park. Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard said the reason NexGen Outfitters chose that parcel is if they expand, they will have the potential of about 12 acres and nearing the Union Pacific railroad line. She said t...
Friday, June 15 10 a.m. “WWI Weapons,” Paul Vickery (Adult Workshop), Cheyenne County Community Ctr. 12:00 noon “Opposition to the Great War,” Ted Kachel (Adult Workshop), Cheyenne County Community Ctr. 1-7 p.m. Youth Chautauqua Camp, Performing Arts Ctr, Sidney High School. (*advanced registration required) 1:30 p.m. “Winning Hearts and Minds,” Charles Everett Pace (Adult Workshop), Cheyenne County Community Ctr 5:30 p.m. Food by Cheyenne County 4-H, Commons Area, Sidney High School. $ 6 p.m. Youth Chautauqua presentations, Performi...
Clara Bowcut, left, shares some ice cream with Kathy Scripp during the Chautauqua kickoff at the Fort Sidney Museum Wednesday. The evening social included an introduction of Chautauqua characters in costume, an Honor Guard presentation with a 48-star WWI flag and tours of the museum....
Students of Kool Kids get ready to enjoy snacks made possible through a fund raiser by Arby's in Sidney. For one month, Arby's donated a portion of its profits to the club's nutrition program to make sure all kids have healthy food and snacks. A check for more than $3,600 was presented to Kool Kids Director Kim Hofrock (center) by Alicia Mata, general manager (left) and assistant manager Julie Gaston....
Kid's Korner Early Childhood Center presents Sidney Public Library Director Andrew Sherman with a check for $721.03 to help fund the library's Bookmobile. The money was raised by the children during the "Change For Kids" fundraiser in April, when local children collected all the change they could from piggy banks, under the couch cushions, and from their parents cars to keep the Bookmobile running and in service. Approximately 9,000 people take advantage of the Bookmobile's services every...
According to the USDA Crop Progress Report for the week ending June 10, 2018, topsoil moisture supplies rated 2 percent very short, 21% short, 74% adequate and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated the same as last week with 4 percent very short, 21% short, 74% adequate and 1% surplus. Winter wheat conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 7% poor, 23% fair, 52% good and 16% excellent. Winter wheat headed was at 88 percent, which is behind last year’s 99 percent, but above the 85 percent five-year average. Producers in the northern P...
Peetz standout Logan Sircy was selected to play in the CHSCA (Colorado High School Coaches Association) All State Basketball Games held in Alamosa, CO at Adams State University last weekend. Sircy, who led Peetz to a CHSAA Division 1A State Championship and was named CHSAA Division 1A Player of the Year, traveled to southern Colorado to represent Peetz in the 62nd annual event. Sircy talked about his experience at the All State Games saying, "I don't think I've ever been this far south in Colora...
Sidney's Jonathan Smith, Chris Koozer, and Coby Haas after the 40th Annual West All Star Game on Saturday. Smith was honored with the Sportsmanship Award, and kicked two field goals of 25 and 37 yards in the game....
Kay Lenore Glassburn, age 67 of Fullerton, NE and former Sidney resident, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Fullerton Care and Rehabilitation, formerly Golden Living, in Fullerton. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M.., Monday, June 18th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Kay's register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of...
Wade Thomas McMillen, age 57 of Gurley, NE passed away Tuesday, June 12th 2018 at the Sterling Living Center. Cremation has taken place at Chaney and Reager Funeral Home. A small informal gathering for friends and family will be held at the shelter house in Sidney, NE Monday, June 18th from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. Wade was born October 16th, 1960 in Elizabethtown, KY and move to Gurley Nebraska in 2010 to be with family. He worked at the Egging Co. From 2010 to 2018. Wade is proceeded in death by his father William ‘Mobley’ McMillen, brother Mar...
