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Local Sidney banks have reported a new scam hitting Sidney residents through text messages. There have also been some reports of cell phone numbers and landlines receiving rude voicemails from the same number. First reports of the scam seemed to be mainly targeting Verizon customers. However, newer reports have come from almost every phone carrier in Sidney. The text message reported as a scam rea...
Sidney Public Schools (SPS) released the scores for the 2015-16 NeSA testing. NeSA stands for Nebraska State Accountability and is the main state test taken by all Nebraska students in grades 3-11. Superintendent Jay Ehler said the subjects students are tested on are reading, writing, math and science, with writing only tested in grades 4, 8, and 11 and science is only tested in grades 5, 8 and 11. Recently released results for the tests completed last year show Sidney students were above the state average in 16 of the 20 areas tested....
"A good deed really does go along way," said Isaiha Ortivez, he and his cousin Nicholas Balandran turned in a wallet they found laying on the sidewalk Wednesday. Balandran said they were playing at the Central Elementary playground when they spotted the wallet near a house located close to the school. "We spotted it and picked it up," Balandran said. "We looked in it to see if we knew the person but closed it right away because it would be rude to look through it." The boys said after finding...
WHOSOEVER motorcycle group of Sidney gives newcomers a taste of Sidney with their grilled cheese....
Pete the boxer brushes up on his driving skills on Thursday in his human's pickup....
Brad A. Craig, 58 of Sidney, passed away at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO, Thursday, September 22, 2016. Memorial services will be at 9 a.m., Thursday, September 29th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday to sign Brad’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brad’s name to the...
Michael Farella (Mike) had reached the age of twenty-four and since high school had done work in several different fields. He wasn’t sure where he was headed in life. He had worked three years in the electrical field. He called the US Navy recruiting office and talked with a Chief Bell. There was a need for electricians and Mike took it from there. With some good advice from family and friends, Mike got the ball rolling with a high ASVAB test score. This score, one of the most important numbers in the whole military, enabled Mike to get his cho...
Sidney continued its roll of success in Gering, taking straight-set wins over Kimball and host Gering in triangular action Thursday. The Lady Raiders opened play against Gering, winning 25-10, 25-10, then capped the evening with a 25-16, 25-12 win over Kimball. Sidney got into its rhythm early, said coach Sarah Wilson, and remained in the zone throughout the match. "Our mental game was really good tonight," Wilson said. "We focused on playing clean sets." Earlier this week, Sidney had...
Leyton’s volleyball team has a busy week closing with a 7-6 overall record after four matches. The Lady Warriors competed in two trianulars, opening Tuesday with a two-set win over Garden County 25-17, 25-12, then challenged Bayard through three sets before losing 23-25, 26-24, 23-25. Leyton Coach Jodi Craig said the Lady Warriors were on a roller coaster during the first part of the week, struggling to find consistency in their game. While Smith said Leyton needs to work on situational c...
Potter-Dix rolled past opponents on the volleyball court this past week, adding three wins to bring their overall season record to 9-1. The Lady Coyotes took down Creek Valley in straight sets, 25-20, 25-23, 25-11 last Saturday, boulstered by 14 kills from Dawson Sharmon on offense. Trinity Langley and Alexus Rozelle covered the nets with five and two blocks, respectively. On Tuesday, Potter-Dix took down Wallace and Paxton in triangular play, both in straight sets. Potter-Dix defeated Wallaxce...
