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Sidney High School is in line with a growing trend when it comes to student privacy in the shower room. The Accociated Press reports open showers in school locker rooms are going by the wayside as Nebraska schools build more private stalls. The trend of phasing out gang-style showers began decades ago, the Omaha World-Herald reported. Today, it could ease privacy concerns of critics who oppose allowing transgender students to use the locker rooms of their choice. Sidney Public Schools...
Nebraska Loves Public Schools (NE Loves PS) is an organization dedicated to telling the stories of public schools across the state. The group was recently in Sidney to talk to teachers and students about Sidney Public Schools. The organization travels the state to find out what's happening in the public schools around Nebraska. With interviews from students, teachers, administrators and parents, thousands of hours of video footage make up nearly 50 short films that NE Loves PS has created....
The Wide Awake Circe of the King's Daughters in Sidney, founded in 1891, is preparing for it's annual donation drive. The charity provides various types of assistance to those in need in the Sidney area. The assistance varies on the needs of individuals and circumstances. The King's Daughters have contributed to rent, utilities and medical bills to assist a family through tough periods. The King's Daughters also assemble layette baskets containing sleepers, onsies, diapers, a blanket and other...
Virginia V. Portenier, 81, formally from Sidney. April 13, 1935 – August 15, 2016. Passed away at her home in Cheyenne peacefully while sleeping. True love is never determined on how long you have been with your significant other. It's a feeling when you know they're the one. Ronald and Virginia's love story began when they instantly fell in love, married within a week, and lasted for 53 years and 8 months. Together they raised nine children. They have 20 grandchildren and 21 great g...
Elizabeth J. Larson, 79 of Plains, MT and former Potter, NE resident passed away in her home from Cancer, Saturday, August 13, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 26th in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Rev. Dr. Scott Schiesswohl officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Plains. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in...
Emily Sue Johnson was born on June 21, 1992. She was reunited with her infant son on August 18, 2016. Emily passed away peacefully at Rocky Mountain Hospital in Denver due to complications from her illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 27th in the Chappell United Methodist Church with Rev. David Abbott and Pastor Kathy Montira officiating. Burial will be in the Chappell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, in the Chappell United Methodist...