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Sidney High School students cheer the Sidney Lady Raider volleyball team, which made its first home appearance Tuesday. The Lady Raiders kept the crowd cheering with a 3-1 win in the best of five match against Chase County High School....
A vehicle fire Tuesday in the Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) parking lot still has an unknown cause. Sidney Police and Fire departments were dispatched to SRMC Tuesday at approximately 11:50 a.m. to respond to a 2001 Lincoln Navigator on fire. The car's owner, Jody Quintin, said she was inside SMRC at an appointment with her daughter and two grandchildren when an employee informed her that her vehicle was smoking. Quintin said she is an employee of SRMC and the other employees knew what t...
A 2001 Lincoln Navigator caught fire Tuesday morning at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. As of press time the cause of the fire was unknown....
Cheyenne County’s Board of Commissioners held a public hearing during Monday’s regular board meeting to adopt the 2016-17 Cheyenne County budget. In the hearing, the Commissioners increased the 2016-17 restricted funds revenues, set this year’s tax levy, and approved a resolution of adoption and appropriations of this year’s Cheyenne County budget. All three items discussed in the hearing were approved, but not unanimously. An email was read in the hearing, submitted by Terry Jessen, who said he has been attending budget hearings to provide...
Authorities responded to an accident in a construction zone on I-80 Monday evening. According to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Lieutenant Krzyzanowski, the accident occurred around 9 p.m. near mile marker 58 near Sidney. Krzyzanowski said Jesse Conn, 66, a construction worker currently working on I-80, was driving his 2012 Ford F-150 west bound on the closed lane when he struck a parked concrete paver. Both Conn’s air bags were deployed and the truck was totaled. Restraints were not in use and the paver received an estimated $1000 in d...
The 2016 For Peetz Sake Parade Marshals are Marlin and Cynthia Michaels. Marlin and Cynthia Michaels have lived in the Peetz area all of their lives. Marlin was born in Sidney, and was raised in Peetz. He graduated from Peetz High School. After Marlin graduated from high school, his father passed away the following fall. He found himself farming by himself and supporting his mother and sister. Cynthia was also born in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Sidney High. Marlin and Cynthia were...
City workers continue work on the demolition of the old swimming pool in Sidney this week....
Sidney High School senior Seth McMillen took top honors in the individual Senior Division Area Range Judging contest held north of Dix last week. McMillen's individual score of 420 topped second place finisher Ethan Aschenbrenner from Scottsbluff High School by 10 points. McMillen's and Aschenbrenner's scores helped their teams come in first and second in the overall senior division team competition, but it was Aschenbrenner's Scottsbluff team that took first place 1191 to Sidney's 1172. Creek...
Kids scramble for candy at parade on Saturday morning during Dalton Fall Festival....
Daughters of the American Revolution(DAR), Sidney Chapter, had a visit from their State Regent Saturday at the Veterans History Center in Sidney. DAR's objective is to maintain the memory of the men and women who achieved American Independence. The group meets the second Saturday of every month. Pictured from left: Larry Nelson and DAR Regent Constance Plettner....
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department proudly announced a new generation of trained emergency medical technicians. These Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) have undergone rigorous training including course work, hands-on training and continuing education. The rescue unit known as “Dalton 99” usually goes to all fires, accidents and other rescue calls for sickness and injury. During the 2015-16 years they responded to 14 fires and 25 rescue calls. With all of the new EMTs the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department is asking for donations to update the...
Cheyenne County Commissioners held their regular meeting Monday, to review the 2016 Cheyenne County Fair.. Fair Board member Anita Pennel gave the 2016 Cheyenne County Fair Report. “Our fair this year went really well,” Pennel said. Pennel laid out 2016 fair expenses, budget, ticket sales and income for the commissioners, coming out with a positive grand total of $54,826.53. “Good report,” said Commissioner Darrell Johnson with Commissioner Philip Sanders adding that he was “impressed” with report. Pennel said maintenance on the fairgrounds...
Cheyenne County Chamber is hosting its fourth annual Newcomer’s Social at the Sidney Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5-7 p.m. All residents who are new to Cheyenne County within the past 24 months are welcome to attend. Many different businesses from the community will be in attendance to represent their Cheyenne County business to newcomers. There will also be a Grilled Cheese Challenge, door prizes and a grand prize for those in attendance. For information contact Cheyenne County Chamber at 308-254-5851....
Two men face felony charges after approximately 150 to 200 pounds of marijuana were recovered in the trunk of one of the vehicles on a semi-truck car hauler that was on fire on Interstate 80, Tuesday night. According to the arrest affidavit, on Tuesday Sept.13 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Bryan Woods was dispatched to a semi-truck car hauler on fire at mile marker 42, on I-80 near Potter. Cheyenne County Deputies had both lanes of eastbound I-80 closed, as the Potter and Sidney fire departments were attempting to...
Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) received a donation of $25,000 from Wheat Belt Public Power District Thursday at Wheat Belt's headquarters north of Sidney. The gift will support the Powerline Construction and Maintenance Technology program at WNCC's Alliance campus. Since the program was started 10 years ago, more than 150 linemen have been trained and placed in jobs at power and utility companies. "This generous donation will be directed to support our power line students and an...
Deer become more active in the fall. With temperatures falling and increased activity, the Nebraska State Patrol urges drivers to be more alert on roadways. According to information from the patrol and Nebraska Game and Parks, deer pose a potentially dangerous threat to themselves and the occupants of vehicles traveling Nebraska’s highways and country roads, especially during October and November. There are many different reasons that drivers may see an increase in deer on the the roadways in the fall. As the harvest begins, crop and cover p...
Kenneth Mueller (Ken) has been a part of this community for nearly all his ninety-four years! He was raised on a farm north of Potter, NE. He graduated high school and knew of the war raging in Europe and in the Pacific. Right out of high school, he used the farm deferment to help his parents on their farm. The deferment was offered a second time, but he felt he was needed more in the fight. After the wheat harvest was in he received notice to report to the military processing station in Denver. Since his swimming skills weren’t that good, h...
Monica Roberts is a Chappell graduate who has been fighting a losing battling with cancer for two years, her last wish was granted this year, thanks to the diligence of Deul County Social Worker Kayla Rempe. Roberts, 57, graduated from Chapell High School in 1977, before the school became Creek Valley. Her mother and sister still live in the area. Roberts now lives in Omaha, her ties to area remain strong. Since she was 14, Roberts has admired the lead singer of the classic rock band Grand Funk...
Two new hotels will be opening up in the Sidney area, adding more then 150 accommodations to passing visitors and locals alike. According to information from management of the 75-room Fairfield Inn & Suites is scheduled to open Tuesday, Sept. 27 with its "smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting decor." In its promotional materials, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott promises visitors "innovative next generation design and decor." Located at 889 East...
All Pro-Dads is a group geared to bring first through fourth graders together with male role models. Although it is geared toward male role models, the child’s role model does not have to be male to attend. All Pro-Dads kicked off its third year Tuesday, Sept. 13. The group meets every month from 7-7:30 a.m. in the commons hall at Sidney High School for a free breakfast and a community guest speaker to briefly speak to the group. According to Gene Russel, principal of South Elementary, the group is a great place for role modes to spend q...
Sidney’s City Council approved its 2016-17 budget Tuesday, Sept. 13, and approved tax levies for the general fund and bonded indebtedness. The city’s total budget is $56,352,970, of which $10,763,858 will be in general fund expenditures. On the revenue side, Sidney’s tax request will be $2,098,078. General fund operations will account for $1,343,772, while $9,500 is allocated for streets, $772,273 is for bonded indebtedness, and $13,533 will be paid out for collection of fees. Sidney City Manage...
Students gathered in the Performing Arts Center early Wednesday morning for a chance to bid on their favorite football players jersey. Sidney High School (SHS) cheerleaders held their annual jersey auction before classes began Wednesday morning as part of Sidney's Homecoming week. Cheerleading Coach Abby Green said the proceeds from the auction go to the cheerleader's expenses. Expenses such as uniforms, traveling expenses and their trip to state competition held annually in Grand Island. This y...
Sidney’s City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 13, when Ed Sadler, city manager updated council on some of city department’s accomplishments this past fiscal year. Accomplishments reported include helping “Help Keep Sidney Beautiful” with tire disposal project at the landfill. The east water booster station was upgraded and the Summit water booster station was rehabbed. No compliance issues were found at the wastewater plant and all quality assurance testing was completed. Over 17,000 passengers rides were given on the city bus system with only on...
Sidney’s Historic Preservation Board is requesting bids for an Intensive Level Survey, after being awarded a 2016 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant from the State Historical Society and Historic Preservation Office. Sidney Economic Development Director Tina Hochwender said this is the city’s 4th CLG Grant and second Intensive Level Survey. The first Intensive Level Survey was completed last year for the Original Old Town Plat of Sidney. The intensive level survey will enable the board to gather greater detail and verifiable inf...
A Search and Rescue clinic was hosted in Lodgepole on Sept. 10 and 11, by Jessie Evans of Evans Shepherds and Kaycee Enslow of First Republic German Shepherds. The clinic was instructed by Jerry Numon, retired Goshen County, Wyoming Sheriff's Department. (Numon is an active SAR member and is the co-director of Goshen County's SAR Team.) Approximately 18 dogs attended with their handlers, with a few extras participating as observers. The clinic consisted of an introduction to tracking, cadaver...
