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CHAPPELL – With less than two weeks until Christmas, communities throughout the region are celebrating the holiday season. On Sunday evening in Chappell, the community choir performed its third performance of the day and offered a festive hour-long concert to cap a weekend full of events. The choir, celebrating its 40th anniversary, presented "Night of Miracles." At the conclusion of the cantata at Chappell United Methodist Church, former members of the group were invited to the alter to join i...
While the official start of winter is still a week away, snow, dropping temperatures and wind is in the forecast this week. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Cheyenne County – and the region – effective Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. "It looks like the southern Panhandle is probably the area most under the gun with the storm system," said Jerry Claycomb, lead forecaster at the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne. The storm will also track int...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.99 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.01 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Areas nearby Nebraska and their current gas price climate: Lincoln- $2.12 per gallon, down 4.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.17 per gallon. South Dakota- $1.98 per gal...
Since 1962, Sidney Public Library's bookmobile has been traveling around Cheyenne County giving locals of all ages to opportunity to check out books. "The bookmobile allows us to provide library services beyond the brick-and-mortar of the building. With it, we can deliver print and audio books to the children and adults at preschools, schools, retirement homes and neighboring villages that can't get to the library on their own," said library director Andrew Sherman. "These customers also tend...
Donald J. Schilz, 85 of Minatare, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place at Dugan-Kramer Crematory and a memorial service will be held at a later date and time in Sidney. Memorials may be directed to the family who will designate a memorial to Veterans. His obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.dugankramer.com Don was born on April 3, 1930, in Sidney to Mark and Leona (Heeg) Schilz. He received his education in Sidney,... Full story
Wayne G. Harr, 95, a longtime Sidney resident, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 at the Country Health Care and Rehab Center in Gifford, Ill. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You may view Wayne’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Wayne’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Erma C. Doggett, 86 of Anchorage, AK and former Cheyenne County resident, passed away at her home on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You may view Erma’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Erma’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
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 & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. … Tuesday, Dec. 15 The Jr. Friends of the Library will be meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. at the Sidney Public Library. This group welcomes youth in 7th through 12th grades with emphasis on community service. For more information, please call the library at (308) 254-3110... Full story
In the past, I’ve spoken at No-till On the Plains and the High Plains No-till Conference and been asked to cover looking back at our history of no-till crop production and the evolution of my no-till farming experience during this time. My sister, Janet, gave me a memory stick for my computer for Christmas several years ago. Janet scanned all my parents photos and slides over the past 60 years on this memory stick. I’ve been looking at these photos and reminiscing as well. One of the slides that I’ve added to my presentations shows me stand...
A total of 11 Sidney High School one act play students were honored by receiving Outstanding Performance Awards at the Class B-6 District Play Production Contest held recently at Chadron State College. The students who received the honor, from left, are: Jakob Austad, Josh Austad, Mitch Verhulst, Davis Burch, Will Castner, Jonathon Stokes, Megan Neal, Jordan Cook, Jocilyn Hessler, Rachelle Swain and Abbie Fraas....
It was a battle to the finish on Friday night as the Peetz Bulldogs basketball team edged the Pawnee Coyotes, 64-55, in overtime at home. While Peetz held the lead throughout most of the game – including a 30-25 lead at the half – the Coyotes were able to come back in the third and fourth periods with a 30-25 run of their own. With the Coyotes leading 55-53, the tying shot for Peetz, ending regulation at 55-all, came from Bryson Long after he grabbed an offensive rebound on a missed layup wit...
The Peetz Lady Bulldogs ripped the Pawnee Lady Coyotes on Friday, besting the visitors on a final score of 49-25. Mikenna Curlee scored a season-high 18 points in the win. She also had five rebounds, two assists and three steals. It was a seesaw game for Peetz as the Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 37-4 lead at the half. That lead evaporated in the second half, however, as Pawnee used a 21-12 run to threaten, though Peetz’s defense would hold on for the win. The win ups Peetz’s record to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in 1A North Central standings. In add...
The Sidney Lady Raiders basketball squad spent Friday and Saturday splitting a win and a loss against Chase County and Sterling, Colo., upping its overall record to 3-2 overall (1-0 in B-6 conference). Sidney 53, Chase County 38 The weekend started with a 53-38 home victory over the Lady Longhorns in which freshman Janay Brauer's command performance led the way. Brauer, in her first varsity start, dropped four three-pointers for 12 points – two of which were back-to-back in the closing m...
The Leyton Lady Warriors remain perfect at 4-0 (1-0 league) after beating the South Platte Lady Blue Knights on Friday, 36-22. The win puts Leyton firmly atop the D1-12 standings as the only unbeaten team remaining remain in the district. The game was a seesaw battle for both teams as Leyton went down 7-2 in the first period. The Lady Warriors bounced back in the second period on a 10-point run and entered the locker room up, 12-8, at the half. South Platte managed to outshoot Leyton 11-9 in the the third, but the Lady Warriors turned up the...
The Potter-Dix girls’ basketball squad stayed perfect on the season with a 4-0 overall record after taking down Creek Valley and Paxton over the weekend. Potter-Dix has won its last three games by 20 or more points, and has seen a prodigious offensive output from its starting lineup, as well as a strong defensive output from the starting five Potter-Dix 54, Creek Valley 20 The Lady Coyotes started out the weekend jaunt by beating the Creek Valley Lady Storm, 54-20, at home. It was a close game in the first quarter as Creek Valley only t...
The Creek Valley boys’ basketball team took a conference win against Potter-Dix on Friday, besting the Coyotes on a 57-41 final score. The Storm led throughout the game, taking a 28-17 halftime lead, and extended it by a 29-24 run in the final two periods. Creek Valley senior Colin Brott led the team in scoring with 16 points off a trio of three-point shots, three buckets and a trip to the line. Potter-Dix’s leading offensive push came from Cole Christensen, as he garnered 14 points via four field goals, a trey and one free throw. On the oth...
The Sidney Area APA pool leagues are now accepting team registrations for the upcoming session. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 23. Play begins in January and runs through May. As an added bonus, teams that have four players not currently playing in the APA will receive their choice of a $100 credit to use towards dues or APA T-shirts for everyone on the team. APA Pool Leagues that are available include Tuesday 8-Ball and Sunday 9-Ball. Other formats offered include Ladies 8-Ball and Masters. The APA Pool Leagues open to amateur pool...
BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 15 Potter-Dix at Leyton Peetz at Haxtun Friday, Dec. 18 Sidney vs Ft. Morgan Leyton vs Banner County Potter-Dix vs Caliche Peetz vs Prairie Creek Valley vs Sedgwick County Saturday, Dec. 19 Sidney vs Alliance Leyton vs Hemingford Creek Valley at Banner County WRESTLING Friday Dec. 18 Sidney at Ogallala Saturday, Dec. 19 Sidney at Bridgeport Thursday, Jan. 7 Western Trails Tournament at Kimball...
The Sidney Raiders wrestling team took a third place finish overall at the Gordon-Rushville meet on Saturday, tallying up 171 points. Two Red Raiders, Trey Arellano (106) and Derek Robb (152), took first place in their weight classes. Sidney will travel to Ogallala on Friday and Bridgeport on Saturday for meets. After the holidays, Sidney will travel to the Western Trails Tournament on Jan. 7 in Kimball. Individual Results 106 - Trey Arellano (6-0) placed first and scored 27.50 team points. First Place match - Trey Arellano (Sidney) 6-0 won by...
The senior duo of Cutter O'Connell and Tyler Wintholz came up big for Sidney once again in two weekend wins. The Red Raiders improved to 5-0 after wins over Chase County and Sterling, Colo., as O'Connell and Wintholz played key roles. The weekend was also a chance at redemption; the Raiders basketball squad had not won a game while playing in Colorado since Sidney resumed playing teams there during the 2010-11 season. That changed when the Raiders outlasted No. 4 ranked Sterling, 53-42, on Satur...
