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A little more than a year ago, a new medical helicopter landed in Sidney, soon followed by an ambulance, staffed by black-uniformed Medical Air Rescue Company personnel. The company recently announced the effort to serve the Sidney area did not work as planned and the company is moving. The decision was made at the end of May, according to ground operations manager Chris Wells. "To function at a break even point, we need 14 revenue creating flights per month," Well said. "We were averaging six t...
Guns vs Hoses 2019 is scheduled for June 23 at the softball fields. The event will include a barbecue, raffle and excitement watching firefighters take on law enforcement officers in a benefit softball game. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at field 1 at the softball fields. Raffle tickets are $5 each for a chance at a television, Bronco tickets and a fire pit. There will also be raffle tickets sold at $1 each or six for $5. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Night of H...
On a clear night, a gaze into the sky can reveal more planets and stars than the mind can comprehend. That same gaze can usually identify evidence of Greek mythology, wildlife and hunters, and the most consistent tool in navigational history. Students in the Sidney Public Library summer reading program heard a lesson by Eileen Nightingale and Etta Sherman on astronomy, its uses and its history, at the library's Stargazer Park. She started the noon-hour event by asking children what they know...
The year was 1776. The action was primarily done in secret, until July 4 when the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved and published. More than 200 years later, the significance of July 4 remains in the hearts of many. Their recognition of the historic significance is still seen in the people lighting sparklers and bursts of color following a family barbecue. In Sidney, the Balfour family has its own legacy, serving fireworks customers for at least 50 years. "We're...
County roads need a specific gravel to maintain integrity and withstand traffic, and landowners need a specific level of compensation to supply the gravel. Cheyenne County commissioners Monday met with county landowners on how to bring both issues together. “People don’t understand where we get our gravel,” said Cheyenne County Commissioner Philip Sanders. “We buy our gravel from landowners. That is where the conflict starts, according to Sanders. Presently, the gravel pits are valuated as a si...
The Sidney Airport Authority is seeking a new board member. The Airport Authority is a five-member board elected to six-year terms of service. The board is responsible for the operation of the airport under the authority of the Sidney City Council. Board members must reside within the city limits. Board member Scott Cowan recently submitted his resignation. He is resigning to move to Oklahoma with his family. He resigned in the May 9 meeting. He was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in...
KEARNEY – Nathan Moore can tell you the exact number of tornadoes he's seen in his life. It's 216, including 15 this year. "That's like your trophy," Moore said. "It's your reward. You definitely keep track." Moore, who works in information technology services at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has been recording thunderstorms and other natural phenomena for nearly three decades. What started as an on-and-off hobby is now a second profession for the 47-year-old. "I love seeing what M...
Sidney's American Legion Junior team had a busy week, winning three and losing one to raise their record to 9-and-5 on the season. The week started when the Juniors hosted the Alliance First Nation Spartans Junior team on Tuesday, and Micah Schneider was able to retire the side without any damage after giving up a lead off single. Luke Kasten led off the Sidney inning with a walk, and was able to score on a Dietrich Lecher grounder that was misplayed for an error to give Sidney an early 1-to-0...
LINCOLN – Hunters have until July 5 to apply for a 2019-2020 multispecies lottery permit. Two types of permits are available: Super Tag and Combo. The Super Tag permit is valid in 2019 and 2020 for one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex, and two turkeys (only toms and bearded hens may be taken in the spring). The permit is valid in open seasons with the appropriate weapons. One Super Tag permit is authorized for residents only, and one permit is authorized for residents/nonresidents. Persons may apply for the...
The old saying goes "Once is chance, twice is coincidence, a third time is a pattern." But when you get to five times, it's probably safe to say it's a habit. Dillen Gregg of Sidney seems to have made scoring a hole-in-one a habit as hit his fifth ace on Friday June 7 at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney. The hole-in one was witnessed by Gregg's playing partner for the day, Randy Phipps. Gregg selected his Nike Covert pitching wedge and set up his shot on the par 3 125 yard hole number 8. "The wind...
Men’s Monday Night Golf League Results - Hillside Golf Course Week 4 Results - June 10,2019 Week 4 Points Team Points Harmon/Rodewald 6 Sterling/Sukup 6 Allison/Stewart 5 Rauner/Thayer 4 Hildebrandt/Meyer 4 Flohr/Kuhns 2 Lempke/Stecher 2 Dorwart/Plummer 1 Feeney/Wallace 0 Season Points Team Points Harmon/Rodewald 12 Allison/Stewart 10.5 Hildebrandt/Meyer 10 Dorwart/Plummer 7 Flohr/Kuhns 7 Sterling/Sukup 7 Rauner/Thayer 4 Lempke/Stecher 2 Feeney/Wallace .5 Pin Prizes - Week 4 Closest to the Pin in One #11 -James Harmon Longest Putt Made #13 -...
Sidney's American Legion Post 17 Senior baseball team continued to struggle as they hosted the Alliance First National Spartans Senior team on Tuesday and followed up with a double header against Buckley on Thursday at Legion Field. Dante Peterson made the start for Sidney, and immediately got into trouble giving up a lead off infield single followed by a sacrifice bunt to give Alliance a runner in scoring position with one out. On a 3-and-2 pitch, the Spartan's JJ Garza went deep with a home...
LINCOLN – As part of a national effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence (BUI), the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will participate in Operation Dry Water July 5-7. While Operation Dry Water is a year-round BUI awareness and enforcement campaign, that effort will be heightened by Game and Parks’ Law Enforcement Division officers during the final weekend of June. Alcohol use while boating is one of the leading factors in boater deaths. In Nebraska, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat wit...
Patricia P. Davis, 94, of Lakewood, CO and former Sidney resident, passed away on March 8, 2019. Memorial graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Pat’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Pat’s care and funeral arrangements....
Scott A. Gilbreath, 57, of Scottsbluff, NE and former Sidney resident passed away on June 4, 2019 in Scottsbluff. Memorial graveside services and inurnment will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 22nd in the Greenwood Cemetery with Reverend Mary Jo Dean of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church officiating. A reception will follow the services at the Silver Dollar Bar & Grill in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Scott's register book and leave condolences for the...
Ronald L. "Ron" Statler of Greeley, CO and former Sidney resident, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Kimball County Manor in Kimball. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 20th in the Chappell Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 11:00 until noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of the family for future designation. You may view Ron's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at...
Mary E. Schadegg, age 104, of Sidney, NE passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Sidney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, June 13, 2019, with a Wake service being held Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00 P.M. Both services will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Inurnment will follow Mass in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials can be made in Mary's name to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Friends may stop at the...
Joyce Elaine Jallen, age 86 of Sidney, NE passed away in Poplar Bluffs, MO, with her son by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 21, 2019, in the Christ Episcopal Church in Sidney with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating and inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Joyce's register book and leave condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in...
Surrounded by his family, Frank Joseph Fehringer, 90, of Sterling, Colo., formerly of Peetz, Colo. passed away June 15, 2019, at Centre Avenue Health and Rehab in Fort Collins. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Vigil service and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:00 followed by a time of fellowship. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m.,...
