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Samantha Stokes, Jessica Stokes and Madi Frerichs observe as Jessica Webb pours oil into a bottle of blue water to show that the two don't mix. Students performed science demonstrations at the library on Thursday as part of the Summer Reading Program. The last day of the program is July 19, and the final party is July 22....
Night of Hope's annual event is more than a cancer walk, it's a way to provide support for and gain inspiration from cancer patients and survivors. The organization's president, Brenda Noel, promises that the Walk for Cancer will be a special night, particularly for those who've been personally affected by cancer. "It'll be an evening they'll never forget," she said. The walk raises money through many different means to supply locals suffering from cancer with things such as patient aid,...
Kristi Hayek and Matthew Carley, together with their parents, are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage. Kristi is the daughter of Ronald and Marilyn Hayek of Friend, Neb. She graduated from Friend High School in 1998. A Concordia University-Nebraska alumna, she now serves as a Program Officer at Humanities Nebraska, a statewide non-profit organization. Matt is the son of Kay Carley of Dalton and the late Gordon Carley. He graduated from Leyton High School in 1989. A Chadron State College...
Hank Elias, 86 of Sidney, passed away at his home Friday evening, July 11, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 17th with a Wake Service at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening July 16th. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You may view Hank’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www...
Marian R. Hernandez, 79 of Sidney, passed away peacefully at her home Monday morning, June 23, 2014. Marian was born on July 16, 1934 in Sidney to the late Raymond Portz and Bernice Miller. A Memorial Mass will be held for Marian at St. Patrick's Church in Sidney on Wed., July 16th at 3 p.m. Eulogies and a Toast to Marian will be held at The Hampton Inn in Sidney and will be after the Mass. All are welcomed to attend and encouraged to come and speak. Contributions may be made in care of her...
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. School Supplies Sign-up Holy Trinity’s Table of Grace is now registering children who are in need of school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year. This year they will be donating basic school supplies for children in grades K-6. Every child will receive the same supplies (i.e. pencils, crayons, scissors, rulers, etc.). T...
With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, first baseman Zack Means looped a walk-off single into left field that landed just inside the line and the Sidney Junior Post 17 team took home a 10-9 win its opening district game against Ogallala Post 135 Saturday afternoon in Chadron. Sidney finished the game with 10 hits on its way to 10 runs, but also benefited from five Ogallala miscues throughout the contest. The game was originally scheduled to be completed Friday night, but a sudden...
Alliance left fielder Tucker Hill slid in at home just under the tag of Tyler Bergstrom in the bottom of the eighth and the Spartans walked off with a 3-2 win over the Sidney Junior Post 17 team in its second district game, Sunday afternoon in Chadron. With the loss, Sidney faced an elimination game Sunday night. Sidney looked focused to start the game, jumping out to an early lead in the top of the first. After leadoff hitter Ben Goble struck out, freshman Mitch Rolls ran out an infield...
B7 Seniors District Tournament all games at Alliance July 18 Chadron v Alliance 5 p.m. Ogallala v Gering 7 p.m. July 19 Loser’s Bracket 5 p.m. Sidney v Chadron/Gering 7 p.m. July 20 Loser’s Bracket 5 p.m. Winner’s Bracket 7 p.m. July 21 Loser’s Bracket 6 p.m. July 22 Championship Game 5:30 Next game to follow, if necessary...
The Sidney Post 17 junior team took a 2-0 lead against Gering in the first inning of its district elimination game Sunday night, but was unable to hold on in a 6-3 loss. The junior team struggled to slow what seemed like an unending steam of Gering baser runners throughout the game and is now eliminated from the district tournament. Gering stole four bases and also benefited from eight walks, two wild pitches and one hit batter. Facing Gering right-hander Christian Rogers, Sidney's offense came...
Brady Robb watches the flight of the ball after connecting....
Trey Douglas reaches for a blooper hit by Grand Island's Nijul Brunkhorst as catcher Brady Robb looks on....
