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B.J. Wilkinson has resigned as chief of the Sidney Police Department. "It has been my privilege and my honor to serve the people of Sidney," he said when reached by phone on Thursday morning. Wilkinson submitted his resignation on Wednesday, which was then accepted by Sidney Interim City Manager Geri Anthony, according to a media release from the City. His departure is effective immediately. Wilkinson has been on paid administrative leave since July, after he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor...
One-man-band Todd Green will transform the Sidney High School Auditorium into a tour of several different countries and their diverse styles of music. Green will perform original music on more than 30 acoustic string, flute and percussion instruments from all over the world, inspired by many different cultures in the Middle East, Central Asia, the Far East and South America. He will also be using a custom built electronic system that allows him to layer instruments as he performs. The concert...
Third graders from across the Nebraska Panhandle had the chance to learn about health and wellness at the annual Nebraska Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day that was held at the Cheyenne County Community Center on Thursday. Physical activities included stretch bands, Tae Kwon Do, boot camp, tumbling, Zumba, an obstacle course and yoga. Nutrition stations were also set up to teach students about hand washing and healthy snacks....
Nebraska-based 21st Century Equipment was named one of its first Agrarian Ambassador sponsors of a new joint-agriculture advocacy venture called the American Doorstop Project. With 17 John Deere equipment dealerships in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska, the 21st Century Equipment Corporate Support Center in Scottsbluff will serve as the centrally located national headquarters for the American Doorstop Project. The team will travel the U.S. to research, collect and preserve the stories that shaped the development of American Agriculture through...
Mario N. Nebarez, 85 of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Wake Services will be at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16. Both services will be in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Mario's nam...
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Oct. 13, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Garrett Nelson, age 21 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of strangulation, a class IV felony. Status hearing set for Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. Daniel Gonzalez, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on two counts of possession of methamphetamine, both class IV felonies. Status hearings continued to Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Jacquelyn Lane, age 33 of Potter, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of DUI 3rd High Tes...
UPCOMING 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Show will be held at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors of all types needed! Reserve by Sunday, Nov. 15. Contact Brenda (308) 254-7131 for information. Saturday, Oct. 17 The Panhandle Quilt Guild will be having its monthly meeting, Saturday, Oct. 17 at Community Bible Church, 900 Main St., Bayard. Snacks at 9 a.m., and the meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. New members always welcome. The annual Colorado MG Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at...
If all goes according to plan, the Sidney High School football team won’t have to look hard for motivation this Friday. First, it’s Homecoming for the Red Raiders when Alliance rolls into Weymouth Field for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Second, Sidney is still fighting for a berth in the Class B state tournament – needing a win this week and in the season finale to have a chance at a wild card spot. “We’re looking to bounce back this week,” said Sidney head coach Chris Koozer, whose team is looking to rebound from last Friday’s 46-14 defeat at the hands...
