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Student discipline, Internet and computer access and student bullying policies were discussed in Monday’s Sidney Public School Board of Education meeting. The student discipline policy defines that students who violate school rules will face disciplinary consequences that may include expulsion from school. The policy further states that the school board will not consider an appeal of discipline unless the student and his or her family have first complied with procedures defined in the student h...
The cannon was shot and the mugs were poured signifying the beginning of the 44th annual Cheyenne County Oktoberfest Friday. The raising of the mugs also signified the beginning of a weekend of music and dancing, brats and kraut, home grown and produced food products and crafts. The celebration was opened by Chris Gabis, dressed the part as the master of ceremonies. At the beginning of the celebration, Oktoberfest Chairman Sally Harris presented Matt Gudahl a dedication plaque for his work in...
The High Plains Arts Council is hosting “Crane Theory” 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The concert will be at Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Crane Theory is a the brain child of Lucas Kellison, according to a press release. The group specializes in jazz, funk, rock, gospel and blues. A recent press release lists Jack Rodenberg, Harrison El Dorado, Dan Beard, Jesse McBee and Kellison as members of the group. Rodenberg is on keyboards, El Dorado drums, Beard guitar, McBee trumpet and Kel...
Sidney’s weekend was filled with activity, much of it also tied to competition. From the Oktoberfest Parade to the Running of the Wieners, Sidney and its visitors put their best foot forward to wow crowds. Below are the results of several competitions, two of them directly from parade competitions. Parade Results Adult Organizations: 1st - Junkyard Dogs; 2nd - Kyra’s Kisses; 3rd - Toys For Tots. Youth Organization: 1st - Just 4 Kix; 2nd - 4-H; 3rd - Leyton FFA. Novelty: 1st: Ghostbusters; 2nd - Cheyenne Co. Fair Queen; 3rd - Wiener Dogs Bus...
Dorothy M. Davis, age 96, longtime resident of Potter, NE passed away in Sidney, October 2, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 20th in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial will be in the Potter Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday October 19th from 1-7:00 P.M. to sign Dorothy’s register book and leave condolences for the family. A complete obituary will be published when available.Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in c...
LINCOLN – EducationQuest Foundation reminds students and parents that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened Oct. 1 for students planning to attend college during the 2019-20 academic year. The FAFSA is the application for federal, state, and college-based financial aid. You can complete the form at fafsa.gov on or after Oct. 1 using 2017 income tax data. Before starting the FAFSA, students should create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at fsaid.ed.gov. Parents of dependent students must also create one. The IDs are n...
Since 1986, the Department of Transportation/Division of Aeronautics has sponsored an annual Aviation Art Contest for the benefit of our youth. The program goal is to motivate and encourage young people to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, math and science. There are three age categories of contestants: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 for boys and girls. Have you ever looked out the window, and wondered what it would be like to fly? Inside many of us, a dream to fly is just waiting for the chance of coming to life....
Chadron State College Homecoming royalty were crowned last week in the Student Center Ballroom. Royalty pictured at the Homecoming football game Saturday, Sept. 29 were, from left, attendants Lelisse Umeta of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Trevor Link of Fort Morgan, Colo., Leslie Beckman of Nampa, Idaho, T.J. Aanenson of Curtis, Neb., Queen Kimberly Hernandez of Scottsbluff, Neb. and King Devin Fulton of Glenrock, Wyo., attendants Chaona Radtke of Sidney, Neb., Joel Schroeder of Paxton, Neb., Rachel...
Two vehicles collided near the intersection of College Drive and Fort Sidney Road Monday afternoon resulting in minor injuries to one driver. Traffic was diverted to one lane No further information was available at press time....
