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The 2014 Sidney High School homecoming court includes: back row from left, Chance Anglin, Hayden Lienemann and Lane Harvey; and front row from left, Maddie Stafford, Alli Jay Ehler and Sara Von Seggern. The court will be introduced at halftime of Friday night's home football game against Adams Central. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Weymouth Field.... Full story
For the Sidney High School Class of 1964, there are many memories – both bitter and sweet. On Nov. 22, 1963, as the 113 classmates were enjoying a Friday free from classes because of teacher conferences, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. In 1964, U.S. involvement in Vietnam escalated into a war that eventually would draw several class members into combat. As the class graduated in early June 1964, a massive civil rights effort to register black voters was underway in the South. Back home, in early fall of the Class of ‘64’s senior yea...
The Sidney teenager accused of texting while driving before he was involved in a fatal head-on collision in July appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday afternoon. Hayden Graham, 16, was represented by local attorney Tom Sontag, who requested a two-week continuance in the case. It was granted, and Graham will next return to court on Sept. 18 at 3:45 p.m. Graham is charged with motor vehicle homicide, driving left of center, use of a handheld wireless communication device while driving and use of a handheld communication device... Full story
Ethan Nelson, a senior in high school who is attending dual credit classes at Western Nebraska Community College, is the Cheyenne County Art Guild "Artist of the Month" for September. Nelson began his career of drawing and painting at an early age. One of his earliest artistic accomplishments is the Nebraska Fence Post Christmas Art Contest in 2002 where, at age 5, he won his first award. Nelson joined the Cheyenne County Art Guild at age 10 in 2007 with the thought of improving his art techniqu...
Sidney City Manager and Economic Development Director Gary Person was named the 2014 Nebraska Economic Developers Association Professional of the Year in the community/county category. The award was presented by NEDA, the largest association of economic development professionals in Nebraska, at its Fall Conference in Columbus. “Gary exemplifies exceptional leadership in economic development,” said Jennifer Wolf, president of the Nebraska Economic Developers Association. “He has been able to accomplish some astounding things in Sidney, and N...
Duane Namuth, 78 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2014 in the Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colo. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Services, LLC is in charge of Duane’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Colten Goetting, age 21 of Kimball (formerly Missouri), appeared for a status hearing on a charge of False Imprisonment, Terroristic Threats, Strangulation and Criminal Mischief. A class IIIA, IV, IV, IV and IV felony, respectively. Jury Trial set for Oct. 27-28, pre-trial conference set for Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Johnny Lancaster, age 52 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of DUI 3rd Offense High Test. A... Full story
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Toddler Tales at the Sidney Public Library will begin Wednesday, Sept. 10. This session welcomes children ages 2 and 3 with a story and fingerplays beginning at 10:15 a.m. Parents interested in having their child participate please call the library at 254-3110 to register. Thursday, Sept. 11 Storytime at the... Full story
Lisa Davis (with daughter Kenzie Davis), left, and Jessica Eddy, second from left, of the Friends of the Library receive a Dress Down Days check for $973.64 from Doris Jensen, second from right, of the Ladies Chamber. Lisa Carter of Rauner and Associates, far right, represents the area businesses that participate in Dress Down Days each month. The funds will be used to help purchase prizes for local children in the Summer Reading Program.... Full story
Work is scheduled to begin next week on I-80 from Bushnell to the west Kimball interchange, on the westbound lanes only, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. Werner Construction of Hasting has the $2,099,199 contract for concrete repair, milling and resurfacing. The highway improvement project will involve the repair of concrete pavement, removal and replacement of asphalt and installation of new rumble strips on both shoulders. Traffic will be maintained throughout the project using lane closures reduced to 12 feet wide....
Let’s be real here for a moment. Michael Sam, who is now the first openly gay player ever to play in the National Football League, fell to the seventh round and the 249th overall selection in the 2014 NFL Draft in May for a reason. Don’t let anyone try to tell you that his draft position accurately reflected his ability as a football player compared to other draftees. Sure, he’s only 6-foot, 2-inches and weighs just 261 pounds. That’s probably too small to be an effective defensive end and although he definitely has the size to be a sturdy...
Sept. 5 - at Gering (middle school, JV, Varsity) - 1 p.m. Sept. 12 - at Liberty Bell in Littleton, Colo. (Varsity) - TBA Sept. 13 - at Chadron (middle school/JV) - 10 a.m. Sept. 19 - at McCook (Varsity) - 1 p.m. Sept. 20 - at Alliance (middle school/JV) - 9 a.m. Sept. 25 - at Ogallala (middle school JV, Varsity) - 4 p.m. Sept. 29 - at Kearney - 1 p.m. (central standard time) Oct. 4 - Sidney Conf. Meet at Deer Run Park (middle school, JV, Varsity) - 9 a.m. Oct. 9 - Sidney Invite (middle school, JV, Varsity) - 3 p.m. Oct. 16 - District... Full story
