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POTTER – The Potter-Dix High one-act team earned first place at the Minuteman Activities Conference Play Production Contest on Monday. The conference's eight schools had teams competing in Potter, where three judges scored each production. Leyton High took home second place and Banner County rounded out the top three. Creek Valley finished in fourth place. In individual awards, Dawson Sharman, from Potter-Dix, and Jaedon Wann, from Leyton, were named the competition's best actors. Justice P...
Safeway in Sidney donated 43 turkey dinners with side items to Sidney's Table of Grace Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday morning. The Sidney store raised nearly $2,100 from local customers that was used for the turkey dinners. According to Safeway employees, they are thankful for all of the customers who helped make this donation possible for families in need this holiday season. Timm Lindeman, food pantry director, said the food will be spread out over the holidays. "Food will be given away in the...
A tradition that began more than two decades ago is again underway this year. A free Thanksgiving community dinner, open to everyone, will be served from noon to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney. All community members are invited to attend the event and celebrate the holiday with a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, said Dean Starr, who along with his wife, Susan, is a longtime organizer. The annual community dinner began about 23 years ago after a local woman wanted to give back to Sidney...
Sean Anders and friends perform during the annual Cheyenne County Thanksgiving community service, sponsored by the Cheyenne County Ministerial Association. The theme this year was "Together we serve" to honor local law enforcement, fire department, emergency medical field and military personnel. The annual event was held Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney....
Edna M. Bruns, 75 of Sidney, passed away at her home, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Edna’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Nov. 23, before the Honorable Randin Roland: David Wentzel, 59, of Denver, Colo., appeared for presentment on a charge of DUI 3rd High, which is a Class IIIA felony. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Dec. 7. Justina Stevens, 18, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of procuring alcohol for a minor, which is a Class I misdemeanor. She requested an attorney. Entry of plea is set for Dec. 14.... 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. 10! 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
Dear Editor: I was totally appalled by the self back patting article in Thursday’s paper (Sidney mayor highlights success of city and business partnerships). The statement by the mayor, “Regardless of what happens in our near future, we’ve got a positive foundation in place,” sounds pretty close to what City Manager Tom Coffey said just before the Sioux Army Depot closed years ago. All the talk about street improvements, utility upgrades, recreational amenities, housing developments and business developments over the years and not a word ab... Full story
OMAHA – Sidney High School freshman Payton Jung has been identified by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as an elite rising high school volleyball player – and has been named to the organization's AVCA Phenom List. The list is comprised of underclassmen who have received recognition for their outstanding play. Jung will attend the 2015 Phenom program Dec. 17-20 in Omaha and will attend educational sessions regarding recruiting and life as a college athlete, interact with AVCA Col...
