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Cabela’s held it’s Annual Shareholders meeting in Sidney on Tuesday morning, and discussion of the pending merger were not among agenda items. The shareholders meeting, usually held in May or June was delayed after a large portion of the company’s shares were purchased by an investment group, Elliot Associates. Following the investment groups share purchase, Cabela’s announced its merger with outdoor retailer Bass Pro in early October. The million dollar merger was not mentioned in Tuesday’s Shareholders meeting ,however, as members of the pr...
Sidney students participated in a preliminary spelling bee last week, earning the chance to advance to the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee that will be held in January. Thirty-five fourth, fifth and sixth grade students participated in in the spelling bee, held at the West Elementary auditorium. Out of those 35, seven will continue on to compete against area schools in the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee, set to be held on Jan. 26. The local spelling bee is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee that is held every year, words each student must...
LINCOLN-Ryan Reisdorff recently graduated in the sixth class of the Nebraska Water Leaders Academy, a one-year program that provides leadership training and educates participants about the vital role rivers, streams and aquifers play in the economic sustainability of the state. Reisdorff, a water resources specialist for the South Platte Natural Resources District, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with an Environmental Emphasis from Chadron State College in 2000. A project of the...
Sidney's wrestlers ground through a grueling weekend schedule in Wyoming over the weekend, competing in the Charlie Lake Dual Tournament Friday and the Charlie Lake Invitational Saturday. Competing in essentially five duals in one day, Sidney came out third in the Dual Tournament, then finished eighth in the heavily loaded Invitational the following day. "There were some tough teams," said Sidney Coach John Ganser. "Our guys wrestled hard and showed a lot of effort." Ganser said while he still...
Chris Olsen, 68, of Sidney, Nebraska, died on Monday, December 12, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m., Thursday, December 15th, at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Rev. Tar Drezdowski officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. For those not able to attend the services the family will be present until 6 p.m. for you to share your condolences. Private family inurnment will be held at a...
Chris E. Ahlm, age 36 of Stratton, CO and former Gurley, NE resident passed away on June 1, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 17th with Wake Services at 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 16th. Both services will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dalton. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday until 4:00 P.M. to sign Chris’ register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in care of Brenda Ahlm,...
