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Dr. Bradley Hoppens and his daughter, Dr. Mary Beth Meier, are joining forces in their quest to help people attain beautiful smiles. Meier recently joined her father's orthodontics practice and they intend to be together for the long haul. Hoppens began his practice in 1985, and has offices in Ogallala, McCook and North Platte, which Hoppens and Meier visit every week. The team comes to Sidney and works out of the LifeSmiles office on Old Post Road every three or four weeks. They visit Kearney...
The co-owner of a Sidney motel is being held on a $1 million bond and faces charges that include kidnapping, domestic assault and drug and gun possession. Sidney resident Jason Assad, 35, co-owns the El Palomino Motel at 2220 Illinois St., Sidney. The arrest stems from an alleged altercation at the property in the morning hours of Sept. 14. Sidney Police responded to a report of an argument and a female screaming, “leave me along and get the hell out,” according to court documents. When police arrived, they tried to make contact with Ass...
A driver is in custody after allegedly trying to transport cocaine from Colorado into Nebraska – in the gas tank door of his car. Dennis Chad Smartt-Mead, 23 of North Platte, was booked on charges of possession of cocaine and taken to the Cheyenne County Jail. He was schedule for his first court hearing on Monday, but that was continued to Oct. 14. Nebraska State Troopers said they had received a tip that a car was possibly transporting drugs into the state on Sept. 18. After the trooper noticed a car and a driver matching the description a...
Wheat Belt Public Power District sponsored an ice cream social at the Sloan Estates in Sidney on Monday. The district has chosen to honor former customers and friends living in area nursing homes and assisted living centers with ice cream socials. Entertainment was provided by local groups, including Anna Faye VanAnne on the piano.... Full story
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – A traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Lincoln County led to the seizure of nearly 36 pounds of marijuana and two arrests. On Monday at just before 1:30 p.m., a trooper stopped an eastbound 2014 Nissan Maxima for Driving Left of Center and Failing to Signal on I-80 near the Hershey exit in Lincoln County. During contact with the driver the trooper smelled the odor of marijuana. A probable cause search led to the seizure of 35.7 pounds of marijuana, located in two large bags in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver of the v... Full story
Dan Carlson, 71 of Potter, died Monday morning, Sept. 29, 2014 at Sidney. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Fri., Oct. 3, 2014 in the Prairie West Church in Potter with the Rev. Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with military rites. Memorials have been established to the Potter Senior Citizens Center. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. You can... Full story
Robert H. "Bob" Hossle, 92 of Omaha, and former longtime Sidney resident, passed away Sat., June 21, 2014 at the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Fri., Oct. 3rd in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Military graveside services will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thurs., Oct. 2nd to sign Bob's register book and leave... Full story
The following people appeared in Deuel County Court on Monday, Sept,. 29, 2014, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Dennis Chad Smartt-Mead, age 23 of North Platte, Neb., appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of possession of cocaine with intent and possession of cocaine. A class IC and IV felony, respectively. Preliminary Hearing has been continued to Pct. 14 at 3:15 p.m.... Full story
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday (through Oct 11., excluding Oct. 4 for Oktoberfest) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Wednesday, Oct. 8 Coping with the challenges of food allergies will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at Lifetree Cafe - Sidney, 2305 San Marino Rd, Sidney, Nebraska 69162. For q... Full story
The Creek Valley High School homecoming will be celebrated this week. The football team takes on Perkins County on Friday night. The dance will be held later that evening. The 2014 homecoming court includes, from left to right, front row: senior attendants Logan Criswell and Madison Blackwelder, King Roy Koech and Queen Jill Behrends. Back row: junior attendants Trey McFee and Chandra Smith, freshman attendants Allie Blackwelder and Pierce Leef, and sophomore attendants Maddy Johnson and Austin... Full story
Sidney High's Spencer Rolls (No. 53) and Grant Hausmann (No. 12) work hard at the line of scrimmage.... Full story
The Sidney High cross country teams came close to sweeping three consecutive meets on Monday in Kearney. The boys placed second overall with a score of 90, while the girls took first with an impressive score of 38. Out of a field of 208 male runners, senior Jachob Wiedeburg came in with a time of 18:15, good for 14th place overall which led the Sidney boys. Senior Hayden Lieneman finished 21st at 18:36, while senior Brody McKnight followed just two seconds behind Lieneman for 22nd place. Junior Jacob Schaub’s 19:07 posting earned him 33rd p...
Community Center coed volleyball standings Wins Losses Ahlschwede State Farm 1 1 Bridging the Gap 0 2 Bumpin’ Uglies 2 0 Cabela’s No. 1 2 0 Golden Real Estate 2 0 Gray Wolf Trucking 0 2 J n J 1 1 Minions 0 2 Runza 0 2 Steve’s Shenanigans 2 0... Full story
