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A number of long-term drug investigations culminated with the arrests of five people Wednesday. Members of the Western Intelligence Narcotics Group, or WING, made the arrests. Members of the taskforce include local officers from the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office, Sidney Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol, as well as other agencies in the Panhandle. Arrested were Jerry R. Roa, 21, of Sidney for Delivery or Distribution of Marijuana, a Class II Felony; Jose Hernandez, 35, of Gurley...
Almost three years ago, Lori Rowan was facing the next step in life. Her 20-plus years at Cabela's was coming to an end and it was time for an new adventure. She and a friend were let go at about the same time. Seeing an ad for a coffee shop for sale, they decided to pursue the adventure. "I wanted it back to what Barb (Meier) had it," Rowan said. That adventure has gone its course as did the partnership. Rowan recently sold the business to Kathy Woody and Patty Swayze. The new business will...
Lincoln— While compassion and support are customary in the aftermath of a natural disaster, some individuals and businesses may use this opportunity to prey on those in need. “Taking advantage of those affected by these devastating floods is inexcusable,” said Attorney General Doug Peterson. “But consumers can protect themselves and their property by keeping certain information in mind when selecting a home improvement contractor.” Consider the following information to protect yourself and your property in the wake of recent flooding in Nebras...
Chamber Reports Progress Sidney’s City Council on Tuesday approved a public hearing for April 9, at which time members will obtain information for the proposed purchase of an office building at 812 13th Ave. in Sidney. The building, which originally housed Sidney’s John Deere dealership, became the original retail store for Cabela’s, and later was used by the company for office space. The city proposes to purchase the property for $1 million and to lease the space to UST Global, a company planni...
The results of the 2019 Cheyenne County Art Guild Annual Show were announced Wednesday. About 100 people attended the 2 ½ day event in downtown Sidney. Best of Show goes to Ron Nordyke with an acrylic work called "Approved." People's Choice goes to Cindi Egging with a pastel titled "Bending Another Tune." Second place goes to JoAnn Guenther with "Sunrise Hideaway." Awards by category include Portrait/Landscape: "Dee" acrylic by Ron Nordyke in first place and "Bending Another Tune" pastel...
Tammy L. Sherman, age 53, of Sidney, NE passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Sidney. A public gathering will be held from 1-5:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 30th in the Gehrig-Stitt Event Center, 1212 10th Ave., in Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tammy's name to the Sidney Public Schools Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 627, Sidney, NE, 69192. You may view Tammy's Book of Memories and leave condolences, photos, and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com....
Lois C. Lamm, age 97 of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 in Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Wayne Pouppirt officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 4-7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Lois' name to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the Cheyenne County Historical...
W. Dean Christensen, age 86 of Lodgepole, NE passed away at his home Saturday, March 23, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 30th in the Lodgepole United Methodist Church with Rev. David Abbott and Larry Christensen officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made in Dean's name to the Lodgepole Museum or the Lodgepole United Methodist Church. Friends may stop at the...
Sidney's Red Raider Track & Field team hosted the annual Sidney Invitational on Tuesday, rescheduled due to weather from Saturday. At the end of the day, the Red Raider boy's varsity placed fourth and the girl's varsity placed sixth against some of the best teams in the region. The weather co-operated and the temperature warmed into the low 70's by the afternoon, with a gentle breeze for optimal conditions for this early in the season. "After moving to Tuesday to get the weather in our favor, th...
Sidney senior Dante Petersen will continue his cross country and track career with the Chadron State Eagles. Petersen signed a letter of intent for Chadron State on Wednesday at Sidney High School. "I really like the team and the campus. I visited last month and was really impressed with the campus and the facilities," said Petersen. Petersen was a member of State Champion Red Raider Cross Country team. "I'm so proud of him. He's a great young man and I know he'll be a great asset to the...
