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The city will receive additional funds from the state for the long awaited trail project. After the council made a request during its last meeting, public services director John Hehnke contacted the department of roads regarding additional funding for the Sidney trail extension project. He also worked on a cost estimate for the project with Baker and Associates. “NDOR (Nebraska Department of Roads) has been true to their word, previously given to Gary, that they would be willing to increase their funding for this project if we were able to a...
The city moved forward on plans to raise the maximum building height allowed in a commercial zone to 80 feet at last week’s city council meeting. The planning commission voted to forward this suggestion to the council at its Nov. 18 meeting. The current maximum height allowed is 50 feet. “It’s outdated by today’s standards,” said city manager Gary Person of the existing regulation. “C3 zones in proper planning are never near residential areas.” Most of the new projects zoned for commercial uses are near the interstate, Person said. One of...
Parking spaces may soon get a little bit tighter in Sidney. The city took steps toward narrowing the minimum required off-street parking space width at last week’s meeting. Sidney now requires 10 foot width on 90 and 60 degree parking spaces. Public services director John Hehnke did some research and found that many other communities have a 9 foot minimum. “This was an issue that was brought to us by the private sector,” said city manager Gary Person. “When you have national franchise companies that do projects throughout the United States,... Full story
Koehn Baker waves as Santa arrives at Hickory Square to light the tree on Saturday. His mother, Shauna, gives him a good vantage point.... Full story
Isak Doty mulls over the age old question: "what do you want for Christmas?"... Full story
Residents at Golden Living Center, SRMC Extended Care, Western Heritage and Sloan Estates decorated Christmas star ornaments for a tree on display in Hickory Square with the help of the Cheyenne County Community Center and Shanna Grabowski, who supplied all of the materials. Thirty-five local senior participated in the project. Those involved would like to thank Rich Phillips for displaying the tree at his facility.... Full story
Jim High, 99 of Denver, Colo. and a longtime Dalton resident died late Friday evening, Nov. 29, 2013 at the Medical Center of Aurora in Aurora, Colo. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held on Jim’s 100th birthday, Feb. 7, 2014. The complete obituary and service details will be published prior to the services. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations is Sidney is serving the High family.... Full story
Theodore L. “Ted” Tatten 1948 to 2013 Theodore L. “Ted” Tatten, 65 of Diamond City, Ark., passed away on Wed., Nov. 27, 2013 at his home. Ted was born on Nov. 6, 1948 in Covington, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home; a daughter, Teresa of Denver, Colo.; his mother, Betty Sears; and a brother, Bobby Tatten of Covington, Ky. He is recently retired from Union Pacific Railroad in Sidney. He loved fishing, hunting, golf and riding his Harley. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Arrangements are being handled... Full story
Robert Y. Dorwart 1933 to 2013 Robert Y. Dorwart, 79 of Scottsbluff, and former Sidney resident, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has been held. Memorial services will be at a later date with Military Graveside Honors in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the St. Patrick's Catholic Church or the Night of Hope. You may view Bob's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stori... Full story
Rolanda Dennis 1952 to 2013 Rolanda Dennis, 61 of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away Thurs., Nov. 28, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo., after a three year battle with cancer. Rolanda was born Rolanda Dee Gorman on Feb. 23, 1952, in Sidney, Neb., to Bev & Andy Gorman. She attended Sidney High School, playing flute and often piccolo in the band and enjoyed all the fun and frolic of her small town. She worked at the local newspaper, the Sidney Telegraph and after graduating in... Full story
The Raiders' Paxton Ehler puts back an offensive rebound. Cody Frerichs and Lucas Rosenbaum are at right.... Full story
Sarah Mahr, left, goes up for two as her sister Emily closes in at right.... Full story