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All the development planned for the area around Greenwood Road in the upcoming years is attracting even more business interest to the area. The planning commission held a public hearing last week to discuss the re-zoning of a section of Greenwood road from multifamily residential to heavy commercial. Re-zoning was for a portion of the area containing almost three acres located on the east side of the road approximately 300 feet south of Highway 30. This area is where Source Gas wishes to relocate its facility. City manager Gary Person...
The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department hauled Santa through town on a festive truck on Saturday night.... Full story
Police are searching for persons of interest in a burglary and truck theft at the city street department building earlier this month. City street department employees discovered a break in when they arrived at work on the morning of Dec. 9. The stolen city vehicle was located later in the day on Dec. 9 in a pasture near power lines north of town. On Dec. 11, another vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in Sidney. This second vehicle was located and recovered in an unrelated incident in Greeley, Colo on Dec. 13. Police have identified... Full story
Marian S. Mather, 89 of Gurley, passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Lynch, Neb. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Marian’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Germaine M. Wayt 1927 to 2013 Germaine M. Wayt died in her home in Lander on Wed., Dec. 18, 2013. Germaine was born on Jan. 26, 1927 to Kerry Timmers in Kennan, Wis. She married William R. Wayt in 1955. Germaine relocated to Lander in 1967 with her family. She worked for and enjoyed caring for the Wyoming State Training School residents for several years. She later moved to Lorenzo, Nebraska with her husband and continued to be a caregiver in that community until her retirement. She moved back to Lander this year to be with her family. She enjo... Full story
First United Methodist Church. - 5 p.m. or 11 p.m., Tues., Dec. 24th Hear the Christmas story from the Scriptures. Sing your favorite Christmas Carols. Celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Light your candle to shine in the darkness. 2622 11th Ave., Sidney, NE Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, at 2305 San Marino, is holding their Candlelight Christmas Eve services at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 24th. Come and worship the newborn King at one of these beautiful services! You are always welcome! The First Christian Church, 940 13th Avenue, will be having a C... Full story
4nd Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner – This wonderful event will be held at the Methodist Church at 2622 11th Ave. in Sidney. Please use north door. This event will be held on Wed., Dec. 25th, Christmas Day, from 12 (noon) to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome! If you desire, please bring a salad, veggie or dessert to share. For information call: Randy or Karen Deboer 308- 884-2356 or Dean and Susan Starr 308-254-2375... Full story
I’ve joined the “social media” and now have a facebook page. After some encouragement from members of a younger generation who find social networking to be an integral part of their lives, I have taken my first step into this rather fascinating means of communication. I do see where this type of interaction may prove to be a very good means of communicating with producers and educators on the benefits of no till crop production. I’m also a little nervous about having a page that is open to anyone who has access to a smart phone or computer. Any...
Farm and Ranch Estate and Transition Planning workshops are scheduled for January in Ogallala, Sidney, Gering and Oshkosh. The program will be presented by Dave Goeller of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beginning Farmer Program Coordinator and Joe Hawbaker, agricultural law attorney. Dates and locations: • Jan. 14, Ogallala: Valentino’s Restaurant, 55 River Road • Jan. 15, Sidney: Cheyenne County Community Center, 627 Toledo St., sponsored by PointsWest Community Bank and Insurance of Sidney, Dalton, Kimball and Chappell. • Jan. 16, Ger... Full story
After the first period of the final match at 160 lbs., Ryan Nieto looked up at the scoreboard at Cabela's Athletic Facility and knew he was in trouble. With two periods to go the junior wrestler was already trailing 7-1. But there was no panic in Nieto. He soon made the score a moot point as the championship match never went the full three periods. With a furious rally, Nieto turned the tables on Bridgeport's Lawrence Schneider with a pin to take first place in his class to help Sidney to a...
There were several moments on Saturday when Leyton threatened to snatch fortune away from the Bobcats. That the Warriors ended up on the losing end of a lopsided 58-39 score was difficult to explain, except with the broadest strokes. “They outplayed us—both ends,” said Dylan Brenner. Until midway through the third quarter, however, the game appeared every bit the pitched donnybrook expected by all in the packed Dalton stands. Although Hemingford jumped on top 7-0 after the tip, Leyton stormed right back into the fray. Brennen Cruise muscl...
The whistle was as much a part of Saturday’s game as the jump shot. In the first quarter alone, Leyton and Hemingford combined for 15 fouls, compared to 18 points. Unfortunately for the host Warriors, 14 of those precious points belonged to Hemingford, who handed Leyton a 50-31 loss. “It was their defense,” Dani McKay said, explaining the outcome. “They’re quick and they’re tough.” Quickness was only evident in briefs spurts, however. From the start, infractions set the pace. Less than half a minute from the tip, contact by the Bobcats’ Cali...
With only seconds to go in regulation and Creek Valley trailing by 3 points, Storm forward Jill Behrends took the ball in perfect position for a tying three-point shot. But two Sedgwick County defenders immediately descended on her. She quickly dished the ball. Through the yelling and waving of four frantic arms, Behrends somehow heard the call of teammate Summer Mueller and threaded a pass her way. Mueller tossed it up instantly. As Mueller's shot swished through the net to the sound of a loud...
Creek Valley faced a tough invader from Julesburg, Colo. and came out on the short end of a 65-37 final Friday night in Chappell. The Storm bounced back, however, the following night at Banner County to win a double overtime thriller 72-71. With the weekend split, Creek Valley takes a 2-4 mark into the Christmas break, which includes a 1-1 record in district play. Sedgwick County's record advanced to 4-2 and Banner County slipped to 0-5. While the Storm's leading scorer, Lane Godfrey, struggled...
In boys basketball action the Peetz Bulldogs (3-3) advanced their district record to 2-0 with a 73-68 win over the Prairie Mustangs (3-2, 0-1) at Carlile Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. “It’s a great way to go into the Christmas break,” said Bulldogs Head Coach Bill Fiscus. “We got a league win against one of the top teams in the North Central.” Josh Fiscus had the hot hand offensively with 34 points to lead all scorers. Also in double figures for Peetz were Casey Barrett with 12 points and Bradey Holtz with 10. Fiscus also dealt out 3 assists,...
Despite 15 points from Melissa Schumacher, the Peetz Bulldogs slipped to 4-2 after falling to district opponent Prairie 33-23 at Carlile Gymnasium Saturday. The Mustangs overcame a narrow 2 point halftime deficit to stay undefeated at 6-0 on the season. Prairie is 1-0 in district play while Peetz is at 1-1. The Bulldogs received scoring from only three sources, as Beth Bernhardt with 6 points and Mallori Bjerke were the only other ‘Dogs to score. Schumacher’s total led all scorers. As a team, Peetz struggled with their field goal shooting as...
