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In November 2021, the Sidney City Council approved contracting with Five Rule Rural Planning to conduct a blight and substandard study. In his report, City Manager David Scott said the City is now in the process of that study, and presented maps for the council's review. Scott said the last full blight study of the city was done in 1994. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development requires a blight study be conducted every 10 years, he said. According to Nebraska Revised Statute 18-2103,...
The Sidney City Council met in a work session June 6 to discuss renewing the City's ½ cent sales tax. In the work session, City Manager David Scott said the proposal was first brought before the city council in 2012, and approved by voters in November of that year. Scott asked council members how the tax revenues should be divided among city projects, if the tax is approved by voters. Scott stated that ten years ago, 50 percent of the funds went to street, 30 percent went to the pool, 12...
JUNE 19, 2022 (SCOTTSBLUFF) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a New York man following a crash that claimed the life of a Scottsbluff woman late Saturday evening. At approximately 11:15 p.m. MT, NSP was called to a report of a fatality crash at mile marker 83 on Interstate 80. Preliminary investigation shows that a Dodge Caravan was traveling westbound when it was struck from behind by a truck tractor/semi-trailer. The collision caused the Caravan to roll, ejecting a front-seat passenger. That passenger has been i...
How does a person move from an idea, a dream, to a successful business? That is one of the challenges “E3” is researching. E3, Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, evolved from Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (E2) with roots in Kansas. “e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems helps communities and regions connect, learn, and share best practices for building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems across North America. With more than 25 years of field experience, particularly in rural America, e2 is the p...
The site that previously offered a coffee with a variety of omelets, burgers and desserts will soon be the place for fuel, pizza, sub sandwiches and various other menu items. After months of anticipation, workers recently demolished the former Perkins restaurant and are preparing the site for a new Maverik. Maverik currently has three stores in Nebraska, all in the Panhandle area: Scottsbluff, Chadron and Alliance. The Sidney location at Old Post Road and Upland Parkway is scheduled to open in...
Donald R. Flohr, age 77, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Friday, June 10, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 24, 2022, at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with Pastor Bud Gillespie officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to VF@W Post #610, or DAV Chapter #40. You may view Don’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at w...
I always enjoy visiting with Nebraskans and seeing the exciting developments happening across our state. As part of a recent state work period, I had the chance to spend the day in Hastings and participate in a series of business tours. In this week’s column, I’d like to tell you a little bit about what I saw that day. My first stop in Hastings was with Small Town Famous, a “modern” general store and screen-printing shop with great staff. Many of their fun products and custom apparel celebra...
“Jesus is Lord of lords (priests) and King of kings and those who are with Him are called, chosen and faithful.” Revelation 17:14. “They went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them. confirming the Word through accompanying signs.” Mark 16:20. Our ‘sonship’ as children of Abba Father, joint heirs with Jesus in fellowship with Holy Spirit is vital to worldly success. Mark 14:36 Personal effort puts our hands in God’s. To do His Will causes our faith to please Him and His favor gra...
The Fed recently OK’d a .75 percentage point increase, the biggest increase since 1994, according to the New York Post. There were also rate hikes in March and May of this year. The reasoning behind it is to try and prevent inflation. Meanwhile others are concerned the move could result in a recession. Electric vehicles are being promoted like there is no choice... before a universal charging method is established, or acknowledgement of where the electricity is generated. Shelves of baby formula...
With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment. But what’s really the difference between a speculator and an investor? Probably the main factor is the differing views of time. A true investor is in it for the long term, building a portfolio that, over many years, can eventually provide the financial resources to achieve important goals, such as a comfortab...
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 This is the Bible verse my Dad wrote in the Bible that he and my Mom gave to me many years ago when I was a young woman. I have referred to and counted on that verse many times in the years gone by and continue to hold it close in my daily life. ……one day at a time. I have heard many of you express the same sentiment as we journey through the turmoil going on in the world today and in our personal lives. It is a...
The importance of a strong agriculture economy to the state of Nebraska and our entire nation cannot be overstated. Often overlooked in policy conversations, the products supplied by farmers and ranchers are fundamental to fueling our lives, filling our plates, putting shirts on our backs, and so much more. Yet, American ag producers currently face a bevy of historic crises which threaten their livelihoods and the long-term health of our economy. This comes at a time when relief for Americans...
Be aware when fertilizing your perennials. Perennial flowers, ground covers and grasses don’t need a lot of fertilization and in fact some may react negatively. Overfertilized perennials may bolt, producing excessive soft growth instead of more flowers. To be safe, a soil test will help you determine the needs of your plants and the amount of fertilizer, if any, is warranted. Fertilizers with a 10-10-10 formula are generally sufficient. Do you have floppy plants? Stake ‘em! Some plants may need...
Sidney's American Legion Post 17 teams traveled up to Scottsbluff last Wednesday night, and the Westco Zephyr team used a big inning to pull away from the Sidney boys for an 11-to-3 victory. Sidney started the game with Landon Riddle and Reid Fiscus both going down to strikeouts, but Zech Roggasch was able to drill a single past second base to get on board. Roggasch was caught stealing second base to end the inning. Blaine Russell started on the mound for Sidney and ran into trouble early,...
Sidney’s American Legion Post 17 Senior baseball team traveled to Ogallala last Tuesday to take on the Post 135 Adams Bank and Trust team, and went hitless in a 10-to-2 loss. Sidney scored on a wild pitch and a walk forcing in a run from third base in the second inning, but that was all the offense the Post 17 boys could muster in the contest. In the first inning, Ogallala starter Ian Shaw started the game by striking out the first four batters he faced until he ran into control problems in t...
The Sidney Stingrays Swim Team held their annual meet at the Sidney Aquatic Center on Saturday, and other than some gusting winds, the conditions were ideal for a competition drawing the panhandle area's best youth-league swimmers. The results for the Sidney team are as follows: Sidney Stingrays Meet Sidney Results Girl's / Women's Results Girls 8 & Under 25 Yard Freestyle 2, Shoemaker, Krickett, Sidney, 22.57. 3, Bentley, Madi, Sidney, 22.59. 9, Plaster, Elsie, Sidney, 27.79. Girls 8 & Under 50...
South Platte NRD (SPNRD) is pleased to announce our 2022 scholarship recipient. SPNRD awarded one $500 scholarship to an outstanding area student. The SPNRD program is designed to recognize achievements and encourage students who have an interest in Natural Resources, Environmental or Agricultural studies. Congratulations to Daniel Bashtovoi! He will be a Freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Major Course of Study: Biological Systems Engineering. Daniel is the son of Denis and Amy...
The Native American tribes had pet names for George Armstrong Custer. The Crow called him Child of the Morning Star, the Cheyenne labeled him Yellow Hair, but the Lakota Sioux referred to him as Long Hair, even though a barber had cut off his curly blond locks, days before his Last Stand. A major general when the Civil War ended, but a Lieutenant Colonel during the Indian Wars in the Dakota’s and Montana, Custer harbored more lofty ambitions than only serving in the U. S. Army. At least that i...
A double standard occurs whenever a set of moral principles applies to one group of people, but not to another. Today it is easy to find examples of how conservative Republicans are held to higher standards than liberal Democrats. So, today I thought I would document for you some recent examples of these kinds of double standards all of which occurred in the news last week. In March a California jury convicted Nebraska Congressman, Jeff Fortenberry, of lying to federal agents and concealing the...
Deuel County Clerk Arrested Following NSP Investigation JUNE 14 (SCOTTSBLUFF) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Chappell woman following an investigation related to purchases at the Deuel County Clerk’s Office. The case was initially referred to NSP by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. Investigators developed information that Polly Olson, 59, who serves as the Deuel County Clerk, had purchased more than $18,000 worth of personal items from various retailers using an official Deuel County credit card. An arrest warr...
