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A preliminary plat application for a residential development was tabled by the Sidney Planning Commission on Monday evening. The owner, Michael Nelson, and developer, Brad Harper, had submitted an application to subdivide and rezone a tract of land north of U.S. Hwy. 30 in the west part of Sidney. According to the application, the subdivision would include 10 lots and require a change from agriculture to residential zoning. Harper said the request was for the first phase of the project and the...
Tuesday brought below freezing temperatures, snow accumulation and school cancelations, meaning winter is here. Even though winter comes as no surprise for Nebraskans, many are not prepared for its unexpected arrival. According to interim Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens, it's important to be more aware of the road during winter weather. "Drive with your headlights on," he said. "You really want to watch out for others and slow down earlier when you're approaching an intersection." He also...
The Cheyenne County Art Guild has selected Margaret Ann Evans as its November artist of the month. It is the third time Evans, who has been a member of the art guild since 2010, has been named the artist of the month. Evans said she would like to dedicate this month's honor to her late mother, Betty Evans, who died in January 2011. "Growing up on a ranch in the High Plains allowed me many opportunities, to observe the beauty in nature and our every changing landscapes," Evans said. "Capturing...
A pair of county roads will be closed for parts of this week due to railroad crossing repairs. County Road 105 near U.S. Hwy. 30 closed Tuesday at 7 a.m. for the repairs. It will reopen at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. CR 109 near U.S. Hwy. 30 is set to close at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. The road is scheduled to reopen at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20....
A local church is again seeking donations to benefit children affected by natural disasters or wars throughout the world. Operation Christmas Child, headed internationally by Samaritan’s Purse and organized locally by the Sidney Evangelical Free Church, sends shoeboxes with small gifts to children in need. Cheryl MacKenzie, who is leading the Sidney-based efforts, said the program has been in operation since 1993. It helps to distribute shoe boxes to children in war torn counties or where there’s been devastation. “Millions of shoeboxes have...
Sharon (Sherri) Dee Bauman Robinson passed away Nov. 15, 2015 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Sherri was a loving mother, wife, and friend. She will be missed by all that knew her. At her request, cremation has taken place at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory in Scottsbluff and there will be no visitation. Family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sherri's honor have been established to the Night of Hope Walk for Cancer in Sidney; they may be mailed to 3020... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Nov. 16, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Victor Wooley, 35, of Sidney, appeared for a pre-trial conference on an amended charge of obstruction, which is a Class I misdemeanor. He received 10 days in jail with credit for 10 days. Wyatt Coleman, 27, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on charges of obstruction and resisting arrest, which are both Class I misdemeanors. A status hearing is set for Dec. 14. David Pilger, 22, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of pos... Full story
Upcoming VENDORS WANTED for 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Show to be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Ft. Sidney Rd and Toledo Street, in Sidney. Please get your reservations in by Dec. 10th! For more information, please call Brenda (308) 254-7131. Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy &... Full story
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the second annual Congressional App Challenge for Nebraska’s Third District. This nationwide competition is designed to promote innovation and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) among high school students who will compete by creating and exhibiting a software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. “The Congressional App Challenge celebrates innovation and encourages our students to pursue the boundless opportu...
Cabela's employees made their annual winter wear donation to the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska last week. The Clothes Hamper in Sidney cleans all of the donated items free of charge. CAPWN provides the coats, boots and gloves to low income families in need throughout the year....
Dear Editor: I have watched the city’s boom and bust cycles since the closing of the Army depot but am not liking the trend that currently exists. We have lost the best city manager we have ever had, the most qualified police chief in memory, the disapproval of the Keystone-XL pipeline and now the prospect of losing Cabela’s would seem to be more than we deserve. Let us pray that our largest employer will remain in the city. If not, our prospects for a replacement does not appear likely. I wish that I had reason to think otherwise, don’t you?... Full story
