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The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children in the U.S. with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy every 38 minutes. Paige Fiebig, a Sidney 7-year-old, had her wish to go to Hawaii granted earlier this week. Her doctors qualified her for the Make-A-Wish program and was approached this spring by wish granters, Sally Harris and Amanda Arnold. Fiebig hoped to go to Hawaii with her family because of stories a friend shared about how...
The Sidney Public School District Board met on Tuesday night for a work session. Unlike a regular board meeting, no action was taken during the gathering. Instead, board members and district superintendent Jay Ehler discussed the upcoming school year and district policies. Progress on goals identified last year by the school board was also evaluated. “I think the administration has done very well,” board member Randy Miller said. Last year’s goals included expanding the district’s integration of technology into classrooms and necessary infrast...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board met earlier this week to discuss preparations for the 2015 Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo, which kicks off next week. Some of this year's big events include a truck and tractor pull, bull riding, monster truck races, ranch rodeo and demolition derby. At Monday night's meeting, board members provided updates on the status of the planned activities and said arrangements are on track. This will mark the first year the fair will include monster truck racing, and...
Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m., for the rest of the summer. Farmer’s Market on Saturdays July 11 through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square from 8 to 11 a.m. in Sidney Saturday, July 11 Holy Trinity’s Table of Grace Mobile Food Pantry, 254-3124, FREE food! No proof of income required. Saturday, July 11 in Lodgepole at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1011 McCall. 9 a.m. – Registration 9:30 a.m.– Food Distribution. Sign-up for school supplies will be at each of the pantries. Singer Tara Vaughan will perform... Full story
Somehow it seems like only a couple of weeks ago that the American Legion teams opened their seasons. Nevertheless, the post season has arrived – for the juniors anyway -– ready or not. While the seniors have two double headers on tap for next week, the juniors have no more time to find their peak form. It's now or never time for them. On Friday, the District B-7 American Legion Juniors Tournament opens up at Oregon Trail Park in Gering with six teams battling for a berth in the state tou...
CHADRON, Neb. – Though not at their best defensively, the Sidney American Legion teams managed a split of a junior-senior double header in two close games at Chadron on Wednesday night. While keeping their cards close to the vest, the Sidney juniors used a committee of pitchers to edge the Chadron Nationals 6-5 just two days before the two teams will enter the district tournament at Gering's Oregon Trail Park. Sidney managed to eek out its victory against the top-seeded district team despite c...
