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Gary and Sonja Ehlers want to remodel the former Freight Building at 1850 15th Ave. into a private workout gym to accommodate a Crossfit Club. The building, which the Ehlers have leased from owner Simmons Cook, formerly housed the Nebraska Transport Company’s operation several years ago. According to the Sidney’s City Code, a recreational center or exercise gym is allowed in certain commercial or industrial zones, but does need a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission to operate in those zones. The public hearing on the req...
The time has come to bundle up, drive slow and take precautions when driving around the Nebraska roadways. Amidst a bevy of non-fatal incidents in recent days, Sidney residents are being warned to be cautious on the roads. "We've had a number of weather-related incidents," said Sidney Police Chief B.J. Wilkinson. "We've had a number of tractors jackknife on the roads. People should just slow down and allow themselves extra time before they leave. Residents should remember just because you can...
The Sidney Singers, under the director David Mead, preformed for the ninth annual Christmas Tea on Saturday, Dec. 13. The Christmas Tea was hosted by the Sidney Public Library staff where 25 ladies attended the event.... Full story
Left, Elvira Benson, Emily Benson and Sklyler Talamantes were on hand to serve food at the Edward Jones Christmas Luncheon on Monday afternoon. Right, Bill Benson, coordinator of this event, poses with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the annual Edward Jones Christmas Luncheon on Monday afternoon.... Full story
Larry L. Cox, 61 of Sidney, passed away in his home peacefully on Thurs., Dec. 11, 2014. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Fri., Dec. 19th in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, S.D. at a later date. Friends may stop at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Larry’s register book and drop off condolences, with family present from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s name to the National Law Enforcement Off... Full story
Ongoing Send your Christmas wishes to military members in veteran’s hospitals. Visit the Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library in Lodgepole from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday (Dec. 8-11 and Dec. 15-18) to sign a card or write a note. Cards, envelopes and postage are provided and they will be mailed on Dec. 20. Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie @ 250-1113 if questions. Friday, Dec. 19 Third- and fourth-graders from North Elementary School w... Full story
As a general rule when it comes to health, women are far better off than men. Prior to menopause, their risk of heart disease and stroke is substantially less than men, and the numbers of cancers occurring in both sexes is significantly lower. But when it comes to addiction, women do not do as well. Overcoming drug addiction, alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking is much more difficult. Until recently, the negative effects of smoking had only been studied in detail in men. For the first time, a study in the journal The lancet has shown that...
