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Smoking and tobacco use among youth is not a new issue. For some, it is symbolic rebellion. For others, they may not even know why they smoke. What is known is tobacco use is not allowed on or in a public school facility. Research is also showing teens are attracted to electronic delivery of nicotine and other products, using methods including vaping, e-cigs and Juul (name brand). Juul’s website says its product is designed for smokers, using a device that is “a vaporizer that has regulated tem...
The highway was cluttered with fans, photographers, the curious and train enthusiasts as history repeated itself Monday afternoon. With the fanfare of an old-time steam locomotive belching steam and black smoke from coal, the Union Pacific celebrated the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad 150 years later. The Union Pacific's Big Bog steam locomotive No. 4014 made its stop in Sidney as part of a system-wide tour in celebration of the transcontinental railroad's 150th anniversary. The...
A 4-H club project put a little spit and polish on a little-known private cemetery near Lorenzo last week, sprucing up the final resting place of a long-gone Cheyenne County family. The project, borne of the search for a project to serve the community, was founded in the minds of young 4-H and real-life sisters, Peyton and Taylor Sprenger. While they were brainstorming for a club project, the sisters spoke to a neighbor, who told them about the small cemetery just east of Lorenzo, suggesting a...
Agriculture in the Nebraska Panhandle offers many career opportunities besides being a farmer or rancher. An entire industry has developed to support farmers in the field as they grow food; to process the food they grow; and research the best ways to grow a safe, plentiful supply of food. Local Extension staff have created a unique camp to expose 4-H youth ages 8-12 to some of the not-so-well-known agricultural options available in the area. The Panhandle Ag 4-H Camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the University...
The City of Sidney Parks Department will conduct initial mosquito spraying on Sunday evening, July 14. Weather permitting, spraying will continue 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. each Sunday into September. In the U.S., West Nile Virus has become a common mosquito borne disease affecting humans. Outbreaks frequently follow a surge in the mosquito population brought on by warm, wet weather. Mosquitos also transmit canine heartworm, fatal to dogs once contracted. Pet owners can purchase a preventative...
Families with students who need extra help obtaining school supplies have a resource in the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN). Through the organization, families can get assistance or supplies for the upcoming school year through July 31. Families in seeking help should call 254-5856 to make an appointment, then will be able to go to CAPWN at 2241 Illinois St. for assistance. Proof of income is required, and meetings are by appointment only. For questions or to make an appointment, contact Lorilei at 2...
After defeating the WESTCO Bluffs team for the second time on Sunday, the Sidney 11U baseball team ended the weekend undefeated and earned the Cal Ripken State Baseball Championship for the second straight year. Action started on Friday afternoon in Alliance for the the five team double elimination tournament, with Sidney drawing the host team Alliance in their first game. After opening with a two run first inning, the Sidney boys got their strokes down and piled up 19 runs to put the contest...
Sidney's American Legion Post 17 baseball program retired the number 24 in honor of Tyson Herrera, who was killed in a car accident in Wyoming on April 22. It is the first number ever retired in the history of Sidney American Legion baseball. An emotional tribute to the 25 year old former Post 17 standout included his family, tributes by former coaches, and Tyson's father Tim Herrera and mother Shanna Garvin threw out the ceremonial first pitches for the Seniors contest against Chadron. Tyson wa...
Sidney's American Legion Post 17 Senior baseball team battled through the last part of their regular season schedule over the last week, and were unable to pick up a win during the four-game stretch. On July 2, the Senior squad faced off against Chadron, and after an emotional ceremony honoring the memory of Tyson Herrera, Dante Peterson took the mound to start the game. An infield error allowed Chadron to score a run in the first inning, and the Sidney bats went silent to start the game and sta...
The Sidney 10U baseball team traveled to Scottsbluff over the weekend for the Cal Ripken State Tournament, and came away with a second place showing to end their season with a 28-and-14 record. The 10U team started the double-elimination tournament on Friday night with a 16-to-9 victory against Chadron. On Saturday they faced a dominant WESTCO squad, and fell by a score of 14-to-0. On Sunday, they were able to beat North Platte by a score of 7-to-2, putting the Sidney squad in the Championship...
Sidney’s American Legion Post 17 Junior baseball team hosted the Chadron Nationals last Tuesday, and survived a comeback attempt by the visitors to earn a 4-to-3 victory at Legion Park. Micah Schneider took the mound and started the game for the Juniors, and pitched four full innings, surrendering just one run off of two hits. Sidney’s offense started hot, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning when Sawyer Dickman doubled to give Sidney runners on second and third. Two walks in...
