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  • Heat blankets Midwest

    Don Ogle|Jun 16, 2016

    Heat is expected to rise thorugh much of the country over the next few days, with high temperatures triggering heat-related warnings in come areas. According to Weather Underground, a wave of low pressure will transition east southeastward over the Midwest. A warm frontal boundary associated with this system will ignite strong to severe thunderstorms across the Ohio Valley, the Appalachians and the Mid-Atlantic. Severe thunderstorms will be possible in eastern Ohio, eastern Kentucky, northeast T...

  • Summer heat brings New Wave Time Machine

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Jun 16, 2016

    Summer heat waves bring a new kind of wave to Sidney as Downtown Sounds kicks off it's concert series with New Wave Time Machine performing Friday. New Wave Time Machine is a 80's cover band with local ties. Shawn Oakes plays the guitar, synth and performs vocals for the band, he is currently the music teacher for Leyton schools. The band is comprised of four other members besides Oakes, Nate Beutler, guitar, synth, flute, sax, bass, vocals, John Lowry, drums, Randy Watson, Bass and Joal...

  • Local youth perform "Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch"

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Jun 16, 2016

    This weekend local youth will be performing the Way Out West Community Theatre (WOW) youth production of “Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch” by Tim Kelly. Erin Huddleston with WOW said, “For the past 2 and half months, these kids have gotten together to meticulously practice, memorize, learn blocking, and so very much more to put this show on.” Huddleston said the show involves about 30 kids ranging from those that have never stepped foot on a stage to those who have been involved in almost 30 plays. “We have had the pleasure of working w...

  • Wilfred R. "Nig" Nelson Obituary

    Jun 16, 2016

    Wilfred R. "Nig" Nelson, 100, entered into rest Monday, June 13, 2016 at Sidney Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the fifth son born on the family homestead south of Potter in Cheyenne County, Nebraska on July 31, 1915 to Edward M. & Verda J. (Glassburn) Nelson. He attended District 16 school through the 10th grade & graduated from Sidney High School. Funeral Services will be held Saturday afternoon, June 18th at 3 p.m. at the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor...

  • Gladys J. Adams - Death Notice

    Jun 16, 2016

    Gladys J. Adams, 87 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Gladys’ care and funeral arrangements....

  • Juniors put in solid game, take advantage of errors

    Don Ogle|Jun 16, 2016

    Sidney's Post #17 Juniors continue to iron out kinks in their game as they enter the halfway point toward district play. Sidney Coach Ray Witt said the Juniors put in a good performance against Gordon-Rushville Wednesday evening in a 13-3 win. Sidney trailed just once after Gordon-Rushville scored a run in the top of the first inning. The Juniors took over from there, scoring five runs in the first, taking advantage of errors between the Gordon-Rushville catcher and first baseman. Logan Sircy ig...