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Construction crews have been busy preparing the site of the new Sidney outdoor aquatic center. On Thursday morning, concrete was being poured for the competition pool. City of Sidney Park Superintendent Tom von Seggern said according to the contractor, construction is on schedule. The project is set to be completed in May of next year – in time for Memorial Day 2016. City Councilors approved the $5.4 million aquatic center earlier this year. The facility will include a lap pool, leisure pool w...
More than 10 members of the Sidney Fire Department raised $1,402 during the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign on Sept. 7 with the intention of helping to save and improve the lives of people fighting muscle disease in the Sidney area. Muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other related life-threatening diseases take away people’s ability to walk, move, smile, talk and even breathe. “For six decades, fire fighters have fueled MDA’s mission to find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases, and this year’s Si...
The Sidney Public Library hosted Michigan author Tim Smith, also known as Buck Wilder. Smith spoke to young children about his books to inspire them to read, use their imaginations and to believe in themselves. He also discussed his love for the outdoors and how that reflects in his "Buck Wilder" series. The library received aid from the Western Library System and a Nebraska Library Commission Youth Grant for Excellence to help bring Smith to Sidney....
Gerald (Jerry) Everingim, 79 of Brush, Colo., passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Heer Mortuary Chapel in Brush. Jerry was born in Denver on January 12, 1936 to Imelda (Fregeau) and William Everingim. He owned a Millwright business in Colorado for several years. Jerry enjoyed gardening and spending time with his friends and dog Daisy. Jerry is survived by a brother, Thomas Everingim of Hartsel, Colo. Jerrry is also survived... Full story
A Celebration of Life Service for Lara Preston Hunt, 47 of O’Neill, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at the Faith Community Church in O’Neill. Lara passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Memorials may be made to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill.... Full story
Rodney K. Nelson, 83 of Sidney, passed away in his home Thursday morning, October 1, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Rodney’s care and service arrangements.... Full story
Ongoing The Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square in Sidney from 8-11 a.m. Oct. 2-8 The annual Yuma (Colo.) Arts Association Show, Exhibit and Sale will be held Oct. 2-8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Yuma. Anyone can enter art as long as it is ready to display or as a 3-D piece for a table or the floor. You may bring up to 10 additional items to sell. Enter from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Presbyterian Church, 110 W. 4th Ave., Yuma. Call Gail Ardueser at (970) 848-2393 or Leta Smith at (... Full story
While the Sidney High football players and their fans were celebrating last week’s shutout victory at Lexington, another final score came in that piqued their interests. Grand Island Northwest 38, Scottsbluff 35. So when GINW visits Sidney on Friday night in a clash of 4-1 teams, the Red Raiders already know not to take the Vikings lightly. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Weymouth Field. Much of that comes to light with a glance at the Vikings’ offensive statistics through five games this season. GINW’s senior quarterback Christian Ellsw...
The Sidney High School golf team placed a pair of golfers in the Top 10 en route to a third-place finish at the Columbus Scotus Invite on Wednesday. Rachel Blauert carded an 86 for the Lady Raiders to finish fourth overall, while teammate Emma Alexander also posted an 86 that was good for fourth place based on a tiebreaker. Lincoln Lutheran won the event, which featured nine high schools. The Warriors posted a team score of 353. Pius X took second with a score of 370 and Sidney placing third with a 372. For the Lady Raiders, Megan Neal turned...
