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The "swamp" is deeper than elected officials, according to Matt Innis, complicating President Trump's promise to drain it. Innis, is seeking to take the senatorial seat occupied by Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse. Innis says he is motivated by the attacks from congressmen on the president. He said watching the brutal attacks by the state's congressmen during the last four years convinced him to join the race. "That bothered me," he said of the lack of support by He said the attacks started before Tru...
The Sidney Airport Authority Board is moving ahead with plans to add new hangars at the facility. In the Nov. 14 meeting, the board met with Jeff Wolfe, project manager, Airport Engineering, with M.C. Schaff of Scottsbluff. Wolfe discussed how he wants to approach the project, what the board expects and costs of M.C. Schaff managing the project. The management fee will be about $44,000. Wolfe said as part of the project management, he will take care of bid-opening and posting legal notices....
Why does Cheyenne County have a court clerk, a county clerk, treasurer and board of commissioners, and what are their duties? Cheyenne County high school juniors and seniors were invited to the Cheyenne County Courthouse Monday to visit with county officials as part of Cheyenne County Government Day. The day is designed for students to learn what the local government process is and why it is important. In the opening session, students from Sidney High School, Leyton High School and Creek Valley...
Communities like meeting places, locations where the content of the cup varies with the patron and the accuracy of the story changes with the day. They are places known for their quality of product, atmosphere and service. It is what Pat Keen and his wife envision for their new business, "Beans and Steams." Beans and Steams is a new coffee house coming to Sidney. It is located between the shakes and sundaes, and pizzas and flautas. "It is really a post-retirement dream, discussion between my...
The Sidney City Council recently approved the third reading of an ordinance amending the speed limits throughout the city. Areas undergoing change include Old Post Road to 45 mph, 50 mph on Illinois Street/U.S. Highway 30 from 1,200 feet east of Fifth Street to the junction with 17J, and residential streets moved from 20 mph to 25 mph. “Really, its about making things consistent,” said Mayor Roger Galloway. The new speed limits will be affective after the notice is published and new speed lim...
Students prepare for their performance in the 2019 Western Conference Play Production Contest Monday at Sidney High School. Scottsbluff, Alliance, Chadron and Gering schools competed in the one-act play competition....
George Crews age 71, of Gurley, passed away on Saturday, November 16th in Gering, NE. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday November 22nd with visitation at 9:30 prior to service. Both will be held at the Dalton Assembly of God Church with Pastor Mike Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign George’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Memorials may be made in care of the family for future designation. A complete obituary will be p...
Jack Flohr age 82, of Sidney,NE passed away in Bridgeport, Sunday, November 17, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jack’s care and funeral arrangements....
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, John Edward Davis of Sidney, Nebraska, loving father, grandfather, and brother passed away at the age of 81. John was pre-deceased by his wife Marian Davis (Haworth) and is survived by his brother Floyd Davis (Susan), his son Collin Davis (Diana), his granddaughter Gwendolyn Davis, and his grandson Sullivan Davis. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel and Cremation Service, LLC 1140 Tenth Avenue, Sidney,...
Aaron Balcom grew up in a ranching community around Cheyenne, Wyo. and found a great sense of pride being a part of it. While he knew that ranching wasn’t his future, he did want to settle down in a small town and work in agriculture. That’s why studying in the John Deer Ag Tech program is a perfect fit for him. He enjoys the challenge of his new line of work. “I knew that I had to find a career that would allow me to be in agriculture, was mentally stimulating and physically demanding, so th...
The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 recognized the October Students of the Month in its Nov. 11 meeting. Reid Fiscus is the Seventh grade student of the Month. He was nominated for for his effort in class and example for other students. Ried is always responsible with assigned work and he always asks questions to increas his understanding. He strives to do his best and he is a pleasure to have in class. He is the son of Jeff and Ellen Fiscus. Landon Hanes is the 8th grade Student of the...
Our bethel lets girls from Potter, Dalton and Bridgeport join together for fun sleepovers, games and memories that last a lifetime! We'd love for you to join us! Job's Daughters International is an organization for girls 10-19 years old that emphasizes leadership, public speaking and friendship. We raise money to support the Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment which purchases hearing aids for children who can't afford them. Everyone is invited to a Halloween membership party on October 26th at 6...
Leyton High School Guidance Counselor Allie Peters addresses seniors who attended the recent Apply 2 College Event. Thirteen seniors participated and applied to a total of 21 colleges in Nebraska and across the country. Apply2College is an annual statewide campaign in which high schools conduct events to help seniors apply to college....
Friday afternoon, Creek Valley hosted the semi-final game of the Class D-6 NSAA Football State Tournament against the visiting Harvard Cardinals and fell by a final score of 50-to-20. The loss ended the Storm's season with a 10-and-1 final tally, by far the best performance of any Storm football team in the school's history. The prime parking spots lining the Home side of the field were already taken by Wednesday afternoon so fans could watch the game in the warmth of their vehicles just in...
Sidney senior Mattie Johnson signs a Letter of Intent to play Volleyball for the University of South Dakota in the Fall of 2020, accompanied by her father Mark and mother Anne. Johnson considered Missouri, Louisville, and Colorado among other teams before deciding to commit to South Dakota in the Fall of 2017. Johnson holds the Lady Raider record for career kills, season kills, and kills in a match, and joins a South Dakota team that will only have one senior on the roster, offering the...
Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team fell short in their quest for a State Title, but had an outstanding year and are well-positioned to continue their success into the future, according to first year head coach Marcus Ehrke. Ehrke finished his inaugural season with the Lady Raiders with a 32-and-4 record, and a Class B District Championship. Ehrke commented on the team's year, saying, "Our season as a whole was a huge success. A school record for wins, and senior Mattie Johnson broke the...
Creek Valley's Storm Football team had a historic 2019 season, going undefeated in the regular season then winning two playoff games before finally falling in the semi-final round in the state tournament. The Storm players are a tight-knit group, one that plays, practices, and experiences triumphs and setbacks together as a team. A group that tirelessly worked to improve and kept a positive attitude over the course of years saw their efforts finally rewarded. And when standout junior Tucker...
