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One couldn't ask for a more fitting start to this year's Night of Hope Walk for Cancer. The storm clouds had just dissipated and the late-afternoon sun emerged. Warm golden light shined down on the estimated 400 attendees in Legion Park on Friday evening. Boy Scout Troop 90 raised the flag on the bridge over the pond, and the Sidney Singers led the national anthem, giving voice to the mood of optimism which permeated the event. "Every year, we get a challenge with the clouds rolling in," said...
When school starts on Aug. 18 drivers need to keep a watchful eye for pedestrians big and small. “We’re going to have all kinds of kids out, we’ve got new drivers coming out,” said Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson. Both Jenson and Sidney’s Chief of Police BJ Wilkinson advised that drivers slow down and pay extra attention in school zones. “With school coming up, they really need to get their head wrapped around, it doesn’t matter how late they are, they need to leave earlier and allow more time,” Jenson said. Motorists need to remember tha...
With the addition of 20 preschool students, the entire enrollment at Sidney public schools rose from 1,260 in September 2013 to 1,342 as of Monday, an increase of 82 from last year. Sidney’s pre-school is full with 40 students. On the first day of school in the fall of 2013, there were 111 kindergarten students enrolled. As of Monday there were 120. “I think it’s some good news for us,” said Brent Jeffers, principal of Central Elementary. The numbers could increase over the next few days leading up to the beginning of school as well as on the...
John Schlothauer of Docu-Shred takes a moment to shred documents brought in by area residents at the Keep Sidney Beautiful paper shredding event on Monday. Sidney citizens filled around 12 64-gallon bins at the event.... Full story
Sidney Public School will be hosting their annual Back to School Nights for elementary students. Back to School Night provides parents and students with a unique opportunity to meet their new teacher and to learn about the expectations for the upcoming school year. All students and parents are invited to attend. West Elementary, located at 2350 Osage St., will host their Back to School Night on August 13, 2014, at 6 p.m. Parents and students for grades 5 & 6 should plan to attend this hour long session. North Elementary, located at 434 Elm... Full story
Herman Ben Jürgens passed quietly in the morning of July 26, 2014 with his loving wife of 69 years, Delores R. Jürgens at his side in their home in Branson, MO. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Lynn, mother, Annette, father, Ben Chris, two sisters, and twelve half-brothers and sisters. Herman was born June 2, 1923 in Sidney to Annette and Ben Jürgens, both of whom were born in Northern Germany in the lands known as Friesland. Herman, being a true son of Friesland, spent the ma... Full story
Aug. 30, 1954 to Aug. 4, 2014 Kathie lost her 8-year battle with cancer in Nashville, TN, surrounded by family. Kathie is preceeded in death by her father and mother, Mike and Mary Mongone, and brother and sister James Mongone and Donna Mongone. Kathie was also great niece to the late James, Albert and Frank Chali. She is survived in death by her loving husband of 39 years Dale Meyer, her son/nephew Frank DePrato, her daughter-in-law Melissa DePrato and 3 grandchildren Morgan, Blake and Paige DePrato. Also, her beloved pets Tilly and Dilly and... Full story
Vivian M. Willoughby, 98, of Cheyenne, died at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Virgil Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Potter Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. Memorials may be given to... Full story
Florence L. Gish, 102, of Loveland, Colo., the daughter of Hattie and Henry Blome was born February 12, 1912, in Dalton, and passed away on August 6, 2014. On May 19th, 1939, Florence married Lyle Gish in Storm Lake, Iowa. She taught at North Ward Elementary in Sidney, retiring in 1997. She was a fifty year member of the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church. In 2001 she moved to Buffalo, Wyo. and then to Loveland in 2008. She is survived by her brother Paul (Vi) Blome, her children Gus (Margo) Gish of Seward, and Gail (Norm) Engelbrecht of... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Thursday, August 11, 2014 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brian Gray, age 29 of Sidney appeared for arraignment on a charge of DUI 1st high test, a class W misdemeanor. He requested an attorney. The entry of plea has been scheduled for Aug. 25. Dennis Charles, age 42 of Sidney appeared for arraignment on a charge of DUI 1st high test, a class W misdemeanor. He requested an attorney. The entry of plea has been scheduled for Aug 25. Quentin Cranmore, age 37 of Sidney appeared for... 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. The Sidney Public Library will be CLOSED Mon., August 11th through Sat., August 16th for maintenance and inventory Thursday, August 14 Back To School Giveaway Saint Patrick’s Rummage House on 14th and King Street welcomes you to choose clothing and shoes for infants to teens for back to school wear on Thursday, August 14th f... Full story
It was 276 long days ago that the Sidney Red Raider football team played in its first playoff game in the last 21 years. Finishing the 2013 regular season with a solid 6-3 record, Sidney drew state powerhouse Gretna in the first round of the playoffs and took them to the edge, losing 24-17 in the final seconds. Making the playoffs last season for the first time in over two decades was a tremendous step for the program. This season it's ready to take a bigger leap. "I think playing Gretna as...
Sophomore wide receiver Alex Linneman explodes off the line with a simulated offense at Monday's practice. Linneman will be a key contributor on offense this season as a starter.... Full story
