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Military service is one of the highest callings in humanity. It requires a person to accept assignments they don't always have control over, with the possibility of a soldier giving the ultimate sacrifice. Friday, Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney honored veterans among its staff and students. The honor was presented during the college's fall holiday dinner. After students and staff had their share, and then some, of ham and chicken, potatoes, vegetables and an endless array of...
When it comes to counting blessings this Thanksgiving, the Haley family of Dalton feels they have plenty. Since a football injury resulted in the loss of a leg for one family member, the Haley's have seen positive after positive in not only his recovery, but within their immediate and community family. As they talk about Drew's injury and the beginning of his healing process, the family finds a lot to be thankful for. "There's a lot of good that's come out of this one bad thing," father Matt...
Manufacturing companies are in business to produce a product that can be sold to the public. Making that product requires skilled and available employees. The dilemma is when the companies cannot fill the necessary employment slots, resulting in production challenges. Local manufacturing companies met at Western Nebraska Community College Thursday to discuss challenges in being fully staffed and how they can work through the obstacles. Thursday's roundtable luncheon was hosted by Paula Abbott...
The City of Sidney will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. All city departments will be closed including the Landfill and the Library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Thursday and Friday’s trash on Wednesday, November 21. On Saturday, November 24, the Library will also be closed, however, the Stage Line Bus will be running its regular fixed route schedule....
Take a peek at the past with a visit to the Fort Sidney Museum and lamplight tour of the Post Commander's Home in Sidney 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Visitors will see the decorated rooms from the past, and a spinning demonstration by Laughing Lamb Fibers. Cider and cookies will be available following the Open House tour. The Museum and Post Commander's Home will also be open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends through Dec. 30...
Nebraska Senator Steve Erdman, who serves the state's 47th Legislative District, which includes Sidney and the southern Panhandle, will be holding a town hall meeting next week. Erdman, from Bayard, was elected to the Legislature in 2016. He serves on the Building Maintenance, Committee on Committees, Education, and Health and Human Services legislative committees. Erdman will meet with constituents Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 12:15 p.m. at Buffalo Point Steakhouse, 639 Cabela Dr. in...
Cheyenne County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Brad Fraass reminds producers that the 2018 FSA Cheyenne County Committee election began on Nov. 5, when ballots were mailed to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to the county FSA office is Dec. 3. Ballots returned by mail also must be postmarked no later than that date. County committee members are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and the United States Department of Agriculture. Farmers and...
Cris Burks, Banner and Cheyenne County Weed Superintendent recently attended Nebraska Weed Control Fall Training, held in Kearney at the beginning of the month. Wednesday’s topics included: Annual Grass Control – Scott Ohnoutka, Bayer CropScience; Building Landowner Relationships and Herbicide Volatility –Abe Smith, Corteva Agriscience; Working Together – Dr. Bill Podraza, Unique Technique Inc.; Year in Review Discussion Panel – Terry Krysl, Boyd County Weed Superintendent; Weed Free Forage Update – Rob Schultz, Hall/Howard County Weed Contro...
The Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help communities in the 11 counties of the panhandle to redevelop potential brownfield sites. Brownfields are properties with a real or perceived presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant which may hinder the redevelopment or reuse of the property. These properties may have previously been used as a factory, packing plant, or other industrial uses and may possibly be contaminated from leftover by products from its...
North Elementary third grade students were among those paying tribute to veterans last week. During their program, students sang in front of a display of uniforms worn by service men and women through the years. The display was provided by Larry Nelson and the Veterans History Project....
Snow and cold weather make driving conditions more difficult for motorists, especially during storms when icy conditions prevail. AAA – The Auto Club Group advises motorists to prepare themselves and their vehicles for dangerous road conditions. “Motorists should allow extra time to get to their destination,” advises Rose White, public affairs director for AAA. “Since speed is a factor in many crashes, never be in a hurry when road conditions are slick. Monitor weather conditions and follow the advice from authorities. If it is not safe to...
Peetz hosted the semi-final round of the CHSAA 6-Man Football Playoffs against the Stratton/Liberty Knighted Eagles Saturday afternoon, and came up short in their drive for a second consecutive state title, falling to the visitors 59-to-20. With the loss, Peetz finishes their season with an 8-and-3 record, 5-and-0 in league. The snow had started hours before the 1 p.m. kickoff, and a coating of the white stuff combined with gusting winds made playing conditions difficult for both teams. Peetz...
Early Checked Deer Numbers Down 10 Percent Statewide LINCOLN – Preliminary deer check-in numbers indicate that statewide harvest numbers are down approximately 10 percent compared to the 2017 opening weekend of Nebraska’s firearm season. During this year’s Nov. 10-11 opening weekend, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s northeast district check stations recorded 11 percent fewer deer than last year. The number of checked deer were down 9 percent in the southeast and northwest districts and down 11 percent in the southwest district. “Many f...
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that children tend to have higher levels of school engagement when involved in one or more activities, like sports, lessons or clubs. The report, "A Child's Day," found that 42 percent of children who took lessons were highly engaged compared to 33 percent of children who did not. The report also examined school engagement and other measures of child well-being. Children in poverty were less likely to participate in each of the three...
Greeta Eileen Meyer, age 97 of Scottsbluff, NE and former Cheyenne County resident passed away August 31, 2018 in Scottsbluff, NE. There will be a “Celebration of Life” for Greeta Eileen Meyer, (Mother of Paul and David Hutchison) at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Fort Sidney Road, Sidney, NE, on Saturday, November 24th from 11:30-2:30 following a private family inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery. A lunch of “Grandma Eileen’s” favorites will be served. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is assisting with Greeta’s care and funeral arr...
