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Cheyenne County's 130th Fair and Rodeo is in the books, and by all indications was a successful event. For the youth, 4-H members officially ended activities Saturday morning with the livestock sale, topping months of work with their animals. More than 100 animals, from rabbits to beef, went into the show ring for the last time during the sale while supporters' bids showed appreciation for 4-Hr's efforts. The sale was held in the new Livestock Pavilion, the center of activity for larger...
With mostly clear skies and favorable conditions, Cheyenne County’s wheat harvest went by quickly this year, and was mostly finished by the weekend. This year’s harvest has been deemed a success, with overall good test weights and about average yields. The only disappointment, according to Blake Mackey, general manager at Scoular Grain, was low protein levels, around nine percent. “It was a good harvest,” Mackey said. Mackey said test weights average around 62 or 63 pounds per bushel, and est...
Over the summer the Sidney Public Library held it's annual adult reading series. The program coincided with the youth reading program in an effort to promote the library. With summer drawing to a close and school starting in August this years program ended with the announcement of the winner from the youth and adult reading programs. Librarian Vickie Morlock said the adult reading program has been a part of the library's schedule for thirty years. During the summer months when an adult reader wo...
Vergie Atkins, 94 of Sidney, died Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are pending and will announced when available. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Atkins family....
Francis E. “Fran” Hedglin, 86 of Sidney, passed away at the Golden Living Center in Sidney, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 29 in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. Military Graveside Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Fran’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Fran’s name to the Boy Scouts...
SCOTTSBLUFF - Sidney's 10-and-under Cal Ripkin team got off to a rough start in Babe Ruth Regional Tournament action here last week, and was unable to break its offense open to advance into bracket play. Friday, the group fell to Colorado's team 16-1, then lost to Kansas 16-1. "They were tough losses," said Sidney Coach Jason Jones. "But the boys played extremely well." Jones said Sidney went through the tournament with good fielding and hit the ball hard, "but we just couldn't hit the ball...
