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The people of Sidney are looking fresh-faced these days, but expensive lotions are not the reason. "The trend is continuing for the age to get younger," said city manager, Gary Person. Sidney's median age was 37 in 2010, which is significantly below that of most rural areas. Banner County's median age in 2010 was 48, more than 10 years older than Sidney's, according to Sidney's 2012 comprehensive plan. The city is working deliberately to create an environment that embraces job growth, which in turn attracts younger people, Person explained. He...
As you pass through Gurley Driving to Dalton on Highway 385 the road is smooth. Vehicles zip along the route. Suddenly the road surface changes to a rough, worn and rutted highway. At the end of June the state will begin repairing this particular stretch, from the county line through Dalton to Gurley. Nebraska Department of Highways Doug Hovert said the state examines the condition of a road to determine if it should need repaving. And this means listening to ride quality complaints. Weather...
A June 7 report by the Associated Press and Lincoln Star-Journal pointed to an Australian oil company, Black Star, reportedly finding oil in Banner County. According to a news release from the company, the find in Banner County could account for between 4.3 million and 23.3 million barrels of oil between the two wells. “This is a fairly large area, that comes down into the northern part of Kimball County,” said Bill Sydow, director of the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. “It...
Affordable housing is in high demand in Sidney. The city's housing authority works to provide quality affordable housing for Cheyenne county residents with limited incomes. The housing authority is responsible for the administration of Sioux Villa and Western Heritage apartment complexes in Sidney. Sioux Villa, located on the north side of town has very low rent, but no income restrictions. Western Heritage, located on the south side of town, is income restricted. The housing authority is responsible for making sure those managing these two...
I like to consider myself an independent lady. Obviously, I left everyone I know back in Colorado to move to Sidney, where I know no one. If I wasn't capable of fending for myself, I'd be in trouble. I like doing things for myself. I know how to change the oil in my car, I tend to fix small problems in my apartment by myself and I don't usually ask for advice. I'm not sure exactly why I feel that I need to do everything on my own, but I know a lot of other people feel the same way. We all know small children who want to dress themselves, even...
