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SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 28, the Sidney City Council met in its regular meeting to discuss and approve various agenda items. The Council approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for R. Perry Construction, out of Iowa, to build 11 new houses. The houses will be located in the area by Lodgepole Creek Apartments, since infrastructure for the homes had been built previously as part of the Prairie Winds project. The homes fall under the category of "workforce housing", as they are under... Full story
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Commissioners met Monday morning with a light agenda, focusing on a consulting services contract and road issues. The Commissioners approved a contract with Core CPA's, formerly Lutz CPA, for consulting and auditing services regarding American Rescue Plan Act funding. Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh explained that the company was seeking an hourly rate increase to administrate ARPA funds. The changes in price went from $415 to $445 per hour for a partner, $255... Full story
Known for their musical precision and style as well as engaging and humorous commentary, Nebraska Brass has been preserving the great American tradition of brass music for the last thirty-six years. Performing an inventive mix of Dixieland, jazz, and classical music, each season they present a five concert series in cities across Nebraska. This one-night only performance by one of the Midwest's most popular brass quintets will include festive favorites and familiar chestnuts, along with a few... Full story
In its first production in several years that uses an all-adult cast of actors ages 16-40, Way Out West Theater is presenting two opportunities to bring the much-loved holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" alive to theater-goers. Way Out West Theater has been entertaining local audiences since 1993, and cast-member Kelsey Arrington has been a part of WOW since before she could walk. Or talk. In fact, she shares a birthday with this theater company; her mother Pam is one of the original... Full story
SIDNEY- On Friday, December 15, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m, the Sidney Public Library will be hosting a Merry Grinch-mas event where the children's librarian will read the story “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This event is open to children from preschool to 6th grade, as well as families. In the spirit of giving, the library kindly requests attendees to consider bringing a canned food item or two to donate to a local charity. Generosity makes a difference in the lives of people in need, especially during this time of year.... Full story
Keep Sidney Beautiful announced its winner of their November contest, "Upcycling". Lazy S Ranch came in as the solid winner with their old grain bin-turned-gazeabo.... Full story
The COVID-19 pandemic is over. It has been over for quite some time, and now we are beginning to see what kind of damage some of our bad government decisions have done to our economy, to our society, and to our workforce. The government shutdowns that occurred during the days of the pandemic have done more to harm the United States of America than any other emergency situation since 9/11 some 22 years ago. Historians will likely remember the COVID-19 pandemic as the most important and... Full story
The figure of Napoleon has long been an object of fascination, but the new Ridley Scott biopic makes one wonder why. The film, perhaps inadvertently, partakes of the spirit of the times. The so-called Great Man theory of history -- that it is exceptionally talented men who bend events to their will -- is out of favor. Accordingly, the movie renders the stereotypical great man, Napoleon, as doltish and uninteresting. No man is a hero to his valet, goes the old saying. But can't he at least be a h... Full story
Channukah is celebrated, this year, December 7-15. Christians know little about this event, as it is found only in the Apocrypha of the Bible. It took place at the time of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) and is considered a Christmas story only because it falls in our December. Channukah will overlap December 25 in 2024. The account is not unlike that of the war that broke out in current Israel, October 7, 2023. The Year was 148 BCE. The Persian empire has fallen and Irael is sandwiched between... Full story
Abraham Lincoln faced an absolute calamity on March 4, 1861, the day when Chief Justice Roger Taney administered the oath of office to Lincoln at his inauguration. Already seven states from the South had seceded, or withdrawn, from the Union because voters had elected Lincoln President of the United States. Southern voters believed that Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery into western territories, like Kansas and Nebraska. South Carolina voted to secede on December 20, 1860, forty-four... Full story
Jethro Harris, age 51, of Sidney, NE, entered into his eternal home on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Denver, CO. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at The Well Church in Sidney with Pastor Justin Brown officiating. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery following the service. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.... Full story
John L. Lechler, Sr., age 71, of Sidney, passed at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Military Graveside Service and inurnment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD in the spring of 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Disabled American Vets, Vietnam Vets of American and the Wounded Warriors Project. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to leave condolences for the family. You may view... Full story
EvaJean "Jean" Petroff, age 93, of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Sidney, NE. A private Graveside Service will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, November 30th from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Congregate Meals c/o Cheyenne County Community Center. You may view Jean's Book of Memories, leave... Full story
Corinna Steele, age 56, formerly of Sidney, passed away in Madison, Alabama on December 1st after nearly a year-long battle fighting lung cancer. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Prairie West Church in Potter, NE with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, December 7th from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave... Full story
The Sidney Red Raider Basketball teams usually open their season with the Western Conference Tournament, but this year the tournament was rescheduled for late January. The Red Raider teams traveled to Chadron on Friday for a pair of season opening games against the Cardinals. The girls game was first, and the Lady Raiders battled hard against a tough Lady Cardinal team. Sidney took a 10-to-8 edge at the end of the first quarter, and opened a five-point lead during the second quarter. The Lady... Full story
Leyton's Warrior Basketball teams opened their seasons Friday night in Dalton, and the Lady Warriors had no trouble getting past the visiting Kimball Lady Longhorns 48-to-25, while the boys fell to the Longhorns 72-to-56. The Lady Warriors started first and pulled ahead of the Lady Longhorns early, using their aggressive pressure defense to shut down the Kimball offense. At the end of the first period, the Leyton girls held an 11-to-6 lead, but it could have been much larger as the Lady... Full story
