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Between the interstate traffic and the outdoor retail stands a bronze symbol of Sidney’s past, a lone rider on a horse determined to make his next stop on the Pony Express. It is as much real as it is symbolic as the man and steed have seen their share of weather and need sprucing up now and again. Monday morning, the Cheyenne County Commissioners gave approval to a grant for the Sidney Jaycees to replace the flags at the National Pony Express Monument. “Since the movement put that up, the Jay...
It started as a classroom assignment, but netted him attention in many directions, including a near viral level of attention on sports websites.The elementary writer of sports and to sports leaders was written about by a professional sports writer. Liam Ford is an active eight-year-old with defined passions; most of them have to do with football, more specifically Nebraska Husker football. "I watch football a lot," he says. Not only does he watch football a lot, he has an impressive...
If Katherine Crawley has her way, wildlife in the area will flourish under her work. Since May, Crawley, a wildlife biologist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has been introducing herself to landowners in the southern Panhandle, out of a new Game and Parks field office in Sidney. Her mission: to help landowners provide or improve wildlife habitat from Scottsbluff, over to Garden County and points south of that line. While she can work with different sorts of wildlife projects,...
Education isn’t limited to the classroom. When education works, learning makes a connection between the classroom and work world. Whitney Hurt, special education coordinator for Sidney schools, recently reported to the school board on a program that helps students with their first successful job. Nebraska VR offers grant programs to equip students for their first employment experience. The summer program accepts a limited number of students. The students start their experience in a classroom whe...
The City of Sidney reminds citizens that starting October 15, all types of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles are not allowed to be parked on city streets. This restricted parking is enforced on all streets inside the city limits and lasts 6 months until April 15, 2019 (City Ordinance #460.065)...
The C.A. Story Foundation is accepting applications for 2018 grants. The Foundation program was funded by C.A. Story, a former Sidney insurance and real estate businessman. Those applying for the grant must first qualify by being a benevolent non-profit organization organized under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and must provide a Federal Identification Number, plus proof of eligibility under the Code. Entities applying must reside in one of the 11 western Nebraska counties; Deuel, Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Morrill,...
FSA Disaster Coverage Deadlines Approach Alfalfa, Grass, Grapes Among Those Impacted Cheyenne County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Brad Fraass is reminding area producers of new policy application deadlines for several crops covered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) that provides disaster assistance coverage for crops that are ineligible for federal crop insurance coverage, such as grasses, fruits and vegetables. Fraass said NAP application closing deadlines for alfalfa and mixed forages, grass,...
Former South Platte NRD Director Among Honored GRAND ISLAND – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRD) three Hall of Fame inductees were announced in a press conference at Husker Harvest Days last week. Individuals who have made significant contributions through Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts resulting in improvements to the state's natural resources are selected for this coveted honor once a year. The candidates are elected into the Hall of Fame by vote of current NRD Managers a...
Sidney's Red Raider football team lost its first game of the season Friday night, making the long journey to Cozad only to come up short in a disappointing 14-to-7 loss against the Cozad Haymakers. Sidney's record moved to 3-and-1 on the year as the team was unable to mount any consistent offensive attack against Cozad. Sidney was plagued by turnovers and poor play from the start, fumbling away the ball on the third play of the game. The Red Raiders trailed at halftime 14-to-0, and although...
Creek Valley’s Storm football team traveled to Maywood Friday night and defeated the Maywood/Hayes Center Wolves 76-to-38 to win their first game of the 2018 season. Storm sophomore Justin Ningen scored 5 touchdowns in the victory. The contest was competitive between the teams, with Creek Valley leading by 12 at halftime, but a strong second half by the Storm put the game out of reach for Maywood/Hayes Center. The Storm outscored the Wolves 46-to-20 in the second half to finish the game with a...
Sidney's cross country team competed at the McCook Invitational on Thursday, and then at the Alliance Invitational on Saturday. At McCook, the boy's squad earned top honors, earning first place over second place Holdrege and third place McCook. The girl's squad took third place, behind first place St. Patrick and second place Holdrege. "It was another incredibly hot day, and McCook is a very hilly and challenging course. We looked forward to racing against Holdrege, which is a very good team...
Dan A. Rowan, age 83 of Gurley, NE passed away at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO, on Wednesday, September 12th. Funeral Services Tuesday, September 18th in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Dan's name to the First United Methodist Church or the Gurley Fire Department. You may view Dan's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at...
Glenda Schilling, age 77 of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, Friday, September 14 , 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 22nd in The First Christian Church with Pastor Pete Morgan and Reverend Curtiss P. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Glenda’s name to the donor’s choice. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 4-6:00. A complete obituary will be published when available. Geh...
