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  • SPS starts 2017-18 year

    Brandon L. Summers|Aug 18, 2017

    Sidney Public Schools began its 2017-18 year Thursday. Superintendent Jay Ehler said faculty and staff alike are excited for the new year. A challenge faced by the district remains the community's economic uncertainty. "There's been less stressful times in Sidney, for sure, but when I was in the buildings all through last year it was amazing that the instruction was as high a level as it's ever been," he said. "That shows with the amount of growth the kids have had. In comparison across the...

  • Illinois, 13th not a four-way stop

    Brandon L. Summers|Aug 18, 2017

    Traffic lights are being replaced at the intersection of Illinois Avenue and 13th Street. “There was an accident where a truck ran over the traffic light pole, and destroyed it and put a dent in it,” Hank Radtke, Sidney streets superintendent, said. “The state came in and checked it, and if we had a four mile an hour wind the pole would come down.” The pole has been removed, Radtke said, and another has been ordered, to be installed by Sidney Electrical Department. It should arrive in two to...

  • Morgan is new Christian Life Center reverend

    Brandon L. Summers|Aug 18, 2017

    Pete Morgan is the new reverend at Sidney's Christian Life Center. Morgan has served in the role since July 2, and previously served as an associate for the church. "Every pastor is different. I preach a little differently than Jim Gerhold," Morgan said. "We're more aggressively reaching out, we're really encouraging people to invite their friends, get kids in here. Just trying to help the church grow and move forward." Ordained by an independent organization, Morgan first had to receive...

  • Darlene Aiko Takahashi Obituary

    Aug 18, 2017

    Darlene Aiko Takahashi, 72, of Bandon Oregon, passed away on June 8, 2017, at Regency Rehabilitation Center in Florence, Oregon, after a long illness. Ms. Takahashi was a Sensei, third generation Japanese American, born May 6, 1945, at the Minidoka Intemment Camp at Hunt, Idaho. Ms. Takahashi graduated from Sidney High School in 1963 and ranked 10 in her class then attended Business College in Lincoln. Ms. Takahashi had many gifts and talents and was a skilled court reporter. After graduating...

  • Cross Country runner team, community challenged to think 'green'

    Forrest Hershberger|Aug 18, 2017

    Working hard athletically or occupationally requires proper hydration to stay healthy. Depending on the heat of the day and the duration of the exercise, extensive amounts of water, and possibly sport drinks are needed to rehydrate after an event. During the Sidney Cross Country intersqauad meeting, each parent is asked to contribute two cases of bottled water. The water is used for practices and for meets. One Sidney Cross Country runner is looking at the need a little differently. Instead of...