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Neither the prosecution or the defense achieved the verdict it hoped for at the onset of the State of Nebraska vs. Nancy Gipfert. Last week a jury of six men and six women found the defendant guilty of negligent child abuse, a misdemeanor. This is a lesser conviction than the original charge of child abuse causing serious bodily injury, a felony. The two-month-old victim in this case became seriously ill after his first visit to Gipfert’s daycare on Sept. 13, 2011. It was later confirmed that he suffered from bleeding around his brain, brain d...
Lukias Higer, left, and Michael Muggli work through some technique as coach Sidney Coach John Ganser observes.... Full story
The collection of gifts and toys for children in need through Operation Christmas Child is nearing its deadline. The process is again going smoothly this year. Cheryl McKenzy took over Operation Christmas Child in Sidney for Cindi Perry this time around and points out there are a few days left for those who wish to donate. Operation Christmas Child is an international program put on by Samaritan’s Purse, and has given shoeboxes filled with clothes, school supplies, toys and/or toiletries to over 100 million children in 130 other countries in n... Full story
Lane Harvey drives hard to the hoop as Brenner Keane closes in.... Full story
Tony and Mary Uhlir win the Holiday Yard of the Month for November.... Full story
Robert Y. Dorwart, 79 of Scottsbluff, and former Sidney resident, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Robert’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Frank R. Valla, Jr. 1931 to 2013 Frank R. Valla, Jr., 81 of Lodgepole, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 22, 2013 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wed., Nov. 27, 2013 in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chappell with Father Michael McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole. A rosary service will be held at 7. p.m. Tuesday evening at the church. Friends may call from 1 p.m.... Full story
Sophia Marie Nielsen 1924 to 2013 Marie Nielsen, 89, of Potter, Nebraska passed away Sat., Nov. 23, 2013 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care in Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 30, 2013 in the Prairie West Church in Potter, with Rev. Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Potter Historical Foundation and the Potter Rescue Unit. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the... Full story
Glenda A. McGregor 1946 to 2013 Glenda A. McGregor, age 67 of Midland, TX and former Sidney resident, passed away Sept. 24, 2013 at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Phoenix, AZ. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Fri., Nov. 29th in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney. Services will conclude at the church. Cremation has been held and private family inurnment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Glenda's name to the church... Full story
With pheasant hunting season in full swing I thought I would look at some opportunities for recreation in our area. I know we have a recreational opportunity in our region for attracting pheasant and deer hunters to our area on a much larger scale than what is currently available. If you provide a good hunting environment for these hunters there is a real opportunity for increasing farm income and benefiting the businesses in our communities. There are many hunters along the Front Range of Colorado and surrounding areas that are willing to pay...
