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Long standing jokes and folklore highlight the rivalry between police officers and firefighters. Memes, cartoons and even story lines on television embellish the differences between two sets of important public servants. Many of us have heard the jokes; "The reason they made [insert department] is so [insert department] could have heroes, too." But when community safety and well being is on the line, all respond where they are needed. Sidney's volunteer fire fighters and police officers will be...
Sidney’s City Council will hold a special meeting Monday morning to examine a potential revision to the city’s economic development plan. If okayed by council, the revised plan would be sent to voters for approval. The city is currently operating under the economic development plan that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the November 2016 election. That gave the city authority to continue setting aside $300,000 of a previously approved special use tax, specifically to be used for eco...
There was a time mail carriers had more threats than an unrestrained dog or an angry customer. They had miles of wilderness and all of the dangers that come with it. The Pony Express earned a place in history, an Old West legend. It was the fastest mail service available to the western territories. Mail sent by stage coach could require a 25-day journey, and by ship would be a months-long adventure. The success of the riders depended on the availability of resources including relay stations,...
Sidney High School's track and football field facilities will be closed starting the first week of July for the Track Resurfacing Project. It will be closed a majority of the month of July until the project is completed. The will upgrade our facility for the community to continue to utilize throughout the year. The district will send out a notice when the project is completed and the facilities are open again. Sidney High School Athletic Director Mike Brockhaus says "We apologize for this...
Weldon Tremain, 69 of Sidney, Nebraska died at his home west of Sidney on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Memorial services were held Thursday, June 21, 2018 in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. A memorial has been established to be determined later. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Weldon Neil Tremain, the son of Forrest Guy and Mildred (Hart) Tremain was born March 14, 1949 in Sidney,...
Cecil "George" Hunt, 88 of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Sterling Living Center. Visitation will be from 10 am – 6 pm, Monday, June 25 with family receiving friends from 4 - 6 pm at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 26 at the Church of the Nazarene with Deacon Ronald Michieli officiating. Burial will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 26 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, Nebraska. Cecil Lewis (George) Hunt was b...
Katherine E. "Kay" Zwickl age 93 of Windsor, CO and former Sidney resident passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Columbine Commons Skilled Nursing Facility in Windsor. A Rosary service wase held at Thursday, June 21st in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Graveside services at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 22nd in the Greenwood Cemetery. Father Mike McDermott will officiate at both services. The casket will be closed. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Katherine's register boo...
