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Shoppers browse bargains in front of Finney's Ace Hardware at the sidewalk sales on Saturday in downtown Sidney.... Full story
Local youngsters can travel safely thanks to the Salvation Army and the Sidney Police Department. For the past 12 years, these two organizations have partnered to provide car seats and booster seats to those who can't afford them. "It's just part of our ongoing project to provide car seats to families who may not otherwise have access to new or proper car seats for their kids," said Sidney's Chief of Police BJ Wilkinson. The Sidney Police physically provide the seats to the families while the...
Geraldine M. “Gerry” Zink, 86 of Sidney and formerly of Roseville, MI passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care, Saturday morning, July 19, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl W. Zink; loving mother of Carl (Dorothy) and Raymond (Tina) Zink; and devoted grandmother of Christopher and David Zink. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 30th from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon. Visitation and services will be in the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township, MI. In lieu of flowers, a d... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Kenneth Turner, age 24 of Finleyville, Pennsylvania appeared for a status hearing on a charge of possession of hash with intent, possession of marijuana with intent, possesion of marijuana over one pound and possession of hash. Class III, III, IV, IV, felonies, respectively. He pled no contest to an amended charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver or distribute, a class III felony. Sentencing is... Full story
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.). These s... Full story
Dear Editor, A recent poll showed a preponderance of Independent voters were unhappy with the Congress and the Senate and were considering voting for an Independent candidate. You should only do that if you are content with the continuation of the current Liberal agenda and its free spending anti-Constitutional activities. The only result of voting for an Inependant candidate would split the vote for a more conservative outcome since the Independent candidate cannot win, so your vote would be wasted with the possible result in the Liberal... Full story
Dear Editor, Regarding the article on the Commander’s Home and Tamara Nelsen’s letter to the editor, I hope the larger point was understood. The Cheyenne County Historical Association replaced windows that should never have been replaced. Repaired and restored, but not replaced. Yes, there is no doubt that 147-year old windows will develop some deterioration that needs attention. If the bottom of a window sash rots out, the three solid sides should be fitted with a new piece that replicates the original, you don’t throw the window out. If th... Full story
I hope by the time you are reading this article I have combines rolling in the field. Wheat harvest is running a few weeks later than normal this year. I think the harvest is going to be well worth the wait provided we get the wheat in the bin before something bad happens. Reports coming in from the southern Panhandle indicate we may be having a record winter wheat harvest yield this year. I’ve heard numerous reports of 50-70 bushels per acre or higher winter wheat yields in the southern Panhandle. It appears the winter wheat in our area is g...
Tiffany and Brady Sweetser capped off their swim season with a bang, taking home a combined eight medals at their final meet of the summer, the Cornhusker State Games in Lincoln. Swimming in the 15 to 18 age group, Brady Sweetser captured four gold medals-the 50-meter breaststroke, 50-meter butterfly, 50-meter freestyle and the 100-meter I.M. A swimmer with a team-first attitude, he had many people to credit for his fantastic season. "I wouldn't want to talk about myself," Brady Sweetser said....
On his horse, Jazz, 10-year-old Seth Glass chases down the steer in Monday's Working Ranch competition.... Full story
First place winner Seth Glass (right) and second place winner Taylyn Bauer (left) pose after the Working Ranch event.... Full story
