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SIDNEY -- In January of 1925, President Calvin Coolidge said, "The chief business of the American people is business." There can be some debate of whether this is still true, but on Friday, December 8 at Sidney High School, it certainly was true to the 14 students competing in the Youth Entrepreneurship Contest. A program sponsored by the Sidney E3 group, the contest was a way for young entrepreneurs to develop a business plan, and pitch their own businesses to judges and then holding a "trade s... Full story
SIDNEY--The EPIC Option Consumption Tax plan has generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm in Western Nebraska, and has a very strong following here in the Sidney area. Cheyenne County Republican Party Chairwoman Val Nienhauser was at Highby's Coffee Corner on Thursday, December 7, with EPIC Option literature and petitions to sign for voters to get the EPIC Option measure on the ballot in November of 2024. Details of the EPIC Option have been published in the June 15, 2023 and October 12, 2023... Full story
The City of Sidney will be closed December 25 and 26 for the Christmas Holiday. Sanitation trucks will pickup Monday’s and Tuesday’s trash on Wednesday. Transportation buses will not be running and the Library will be closed. The City will also be closed on January 1, 2024 for the New Year’s Holiday. Sanitation trucks will pick up Monday’s trash on Tuesday and Tuesday’s trash on Wednesday. Transportation buses will not be running and the Library will be closed. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Phillips at 308.254.5... Full story
"Wow!" "Amazing!" "Unbelievable!" These are the kinds of expressions that come to my mind whenever I hear about the current efforts to defeat the petition drive to put the EPIC Option Consumption Tax on the ballot for 2024. The EPIC Option Consumption Tax is the fix for our broken tax system, and those who oppose putting it on the ballot are undermining the right of the citizens to make that choice for themselves. Two years ago, I was visited by a couple of nationally acclaimed economists. The... Full story
Henry Kissinger, the great American statesman who has died at age 100, stands accused by his critics of many things, but perhaps the most outlandish is that he bears responsibility for the killing fields of Pol Pot's Cambodia. Implementing a radical communist vision drawn from Mao and especially the Cultural Revolution, Pol Pot and his comrades killed roughly a quarter of the country's population through execution and starvation resulting from forced collectivization and population transfers.... Full story
"Write the vision and make it plain upon tables, that he who reads it may run with it," Habakkuk 2:2. Christmas cards create a vision. Notice, the Babe is in a manger of hay, Mary and Joseph are reverent and attentive. The shepherds, lambs and cattle are quiet in the barn. The star shines. Three kings, who came from afar, present little boxes of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And, we assume, because of the vision we see, all this took place in the little town of Bethlehem. Not quite! Artists... Full story
Some are addicted to alcohol. Some are addicted to various narcotics, while others are addicted to various perversions. Our nation and world has increasingly become addicted to these and other things to the extent that we have all but passed the national fatality level. Most of us are aware of the various drug addictions that plague our fellow Americans. In every part of the nation there are young and old who are addicted to the junk that is pouring over our so called sovereign borders. The... Full story
Charlotte I. Anderson, age 99, of Sidney, NE, passed away peacefully in Sidney on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and was welcomed into the open arms of our Lord and Savior. She was a blessing to her family and friends with her faith, kindness, love, humor, and compassion for 99 ½ years. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Cremation has been held. Inurnment will be held at a... Full story
Evelyn DeMers, age 103, of Sidney, NE, passed away at SRMC Extended Care in Sidney on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Cremation has been held and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Night of Hope or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. You may view Evelyn's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Evelyn's care and funeral arrangements. Evelyn was born March 1... Full story
Jethro Harris, age 51, of Sidney, NE, entered into his eternal home on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Denver, CO. Memorial services were held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at The Well Church in Sidney with Pastor Justin Brown officiating. Inurnment followed at the Greenwood Cemetery following the service. You may view Jethro’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jethro’s care and funeral arrangements. Jethro Lee Eugene Harris age 51 was... Full story
Rosalee R. "Rosie" Kerk, 90, of Rapid City, SD formerly of Chappell, NE died Friday, December 8, 2023, at The Good Samaritan Society St. Martin Village in Rapid City. As per her wishes, she was cremated. A private graveside burial in the Lodgepole cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial has been established in Rosie's name to support education and care of special needs children. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online... Full story
Jim D. Miles, age 82, of Sidney, NE, passed away in Aurora, CO on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney with Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Jim's services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on the website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday, December 15th from 1:00PM–6... Full story
Corinna (Stumpf) Steele Corinna Steele, age 56, passed away in Madison, Alabama on December 1st after nearly a year-long battle fighting lung cancer. Funeral 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 at 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... Full story
In loving memory of Jeremy, a true golf enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit that led him to own and operate a golf course and nightclub during his healthy years. Jeremy was born June 13, 1974 to Myrna Kragel and Harold Barnett. He passed away December 5, 2023 at his home in Omaha. Facing an unfortunate traumatic brain injury 11 years ago that brought challenges to every aspect of his life, Jeremy exhibited resilience and an unwavering passion for life. He tackled health struggles with determination, always seeking medical treatment and ex... Full story
Eldon Thomas, age 93 of Sidney, NE passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Cremation has been held and there are no services planned at this time. You may view Eldon’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Eldon’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
SIDNEY-- Although it's no surprise for the Sidney Lady Raider Basketball team to start strong to begin a season, it has been a bit of time since both the boy's and girl's teams looked so good simultaneously. But that seems to be the case, as both Red Raider teams have opened with 4-and-0 starts. Sidney had their first home games of the season over the past week, with matchups against Chase County and Bayard, and both squads came away with convincing wins, indicating that this could be a special... Full story
Leyton's Lady Warrior basketball team stayed unbeaten with two big wins over the past week, while the boys squad split their last two games. The teams hosted Peetz on Thursday, December 7, and the Leyton girls had no trouble with the inexperienced Lady Bulldogs, racking up a big 63-to-6 win. It was a different story in the boy's game, as the Bulldogs are the defending Colorado 1A District 4 Champs, and have a very strong team. But Leyton got the jump on the Bulldogs early on, with senior... Full story
