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  • Brothers praised by Eagle Scout court of honor

    Caitlin Sievers|Jul 27, 2013

    Zach and Jeff Deal, both Eagle Scouts, know the importance of community service as well as the value of having a good time. Although the Deals finally achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in December of last year, they received praise from scout leaders in a court of honor for their accomplishments at the end of last month. "To become an Eagle Scout there's several requirements and one of them is to plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious... Full story

  • Cabela's announces plans for four new stores

    Caitlin Sievers|Jul 27, 2013

    Cabela's continues to grow at an exponential rate. On Thursday, the Sidney based corporation announced plans for four additional new stores in 2014. Cabela's is scheduled to open two new stores in Georgia, one in Montana and one in Ontario, Canada. The Acworth, Ga. location will span 100,000 square feet and will employ around 200 people. The store in Augusta, Ga. will be 42,000 square feet and will employ around 90 people. "We are thrilled to bring Cabela's to a state with such a great outdoor tradition," said Cabela's CEO Tommy Millner in a... Full story

  • Sidney police, WING arrest four in separate drug cases

    Caitlin Sievers|Jul 27, 2013

    The Sidney Police Department, in conjunction with WING/HIDTA Drug Task Force made quite a few drug related arrests Thursday.Trevor Franklin, 19, of Sidney was arrested for deliver of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school which is a Class Id felony.Cordell Relerford, 18, of Sidney was arrested for delivery of Marijuana, a class III felony.Joshua Pilger, 23, of Sidney was arrested for delivery or distribution of hydromorphone, which is a class III felony. He was also charged with delivery or distribution of fentanyl, a class III... Full story

  • Across the fence: Union Pacific robbery at Big Springs

    M. Timothy Nolting|Jul 27, 2013

    On the day before his 27th birthday Sam Bass, along with several of his gang, walked intothe general store in Round Rock, Texas for a fresh pouch of Bull Durham. The local Deputy Sheriff A. W. Grimes recognized the group and approached them, demanding their surrender. In response, Deputy Grimes was shot and killed. As the gang attempted their escape, Texas Rangers George Herold and Richard Ware shot and fatally wounded young Sam Bass. Although he escaped, Bass was later found in a nearby...