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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) is encouraging Nebraska students with a strong record in community service to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community 2019 Award. This community service award is open for applicants in grades 5-12, and members of Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs, and affiliates of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2018. Two Nebraska students will be selected to join other honorees from across the country for an all...
For 15 years Nebraska's Junk Jaunt has grown into a "treasure" hunter's paradise, featuring more than 300 miles of central Nebraska's beautiful scenery and more than 50 stops in 36 towns. The circular route follows the Loup River and Sandhills Journey Scenic Byways, taking participants from Grand Island to Halsey. For those unfamiliar with the Junk Jaunt, it is, simply put, Nebraska's biggest garage sale. Last year, 20 Sidney garage sale aficionados, many of them "newbies" to the Jaunt,...
From the second such action in as many years, a large group of graphics professionals are uncertain of their future following a Wednesday afternoon announcement that Quad/Graphics would be closing its Sidney operation. The announcement was another shock for many of the people working for the company, a good share of them who joined Quad/Graphics after Cabela's shut down its graphics operations early in 2016. That action was taken as Cabela's was working to streamline its operation, which was und...
Defying the norm, Dalton teenager Drew Haley returned home Tuesday, just 18 days following an injury that resulted in a partial leg amputation. Haley, a junior at Leyton High School, was injured in the school's football season opener when his knee was twisted on a tackle following a high-reaching catch. Two days later it was discovered the injury included severe damage to the main artery that supplies the lower leg. At that time, he was flown to University of Colorado Hospital where it was...
Researchers haven't found a specific reason for suicide, but there is a list of likely triggers that leads to it. The one common factor is the isolation frequently felt by the deceased before the event, and the survivors afterward. That is according to Jennifer Moffett, chapter chairman of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Sunday, Sept. 16, was the first time a board member has attended a Walk Out of Darkness event in Sidney, she said, a history she hopes to correct. Suicide is...
SCOTTSBLUFF — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) are investigating the death of a female inmate in Garden County. At approximately 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, investigators were notified that an inmate, Candy C. Flood, 37, from Sidney, had passed away at the Garden County Jail, while she was being housed there on behalf of Cheyenne County. Preliminary information indicates a medical issue may have occurred. Nebraska state law also requires a grand jury to convene in the matter of any in-custody death....
Sidney police were extra busy last weekend as thieves worked overtime at the I-80 interchange. Police Chief Joe Aikens reports the crazy weekend began Friday with a rash of shoplifting reports from WalMart. Aikens said in four calls, five people were arrested after trying to shoplift from the store. One other, yet to be identified person, also pushed a cart of goods out the door without paying. On Saturday, approximately $14,000 worth of tires and rims were stolen from trucks at Buffalo Point...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomes The Growcery to the business community. Owner Jeanne Ogden cuts the ribbon during Tuesday's ceremony. The business offers fresh vegetables grown in a hydroponic grow tower, harvested as needed from the source. Ogden is also offering monthly memberships and renting a tower so a customer can grow his or her own vegetables. The Growercy, at 920 Tenth Ave., is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on...
LINCOLN – Secretary of State John Gale is joining other members of the National Association of Secretaries of State to promote Tuesday, September 25, as National Voter Registration Day by issuing the following reminders: • Every state with the exception of North Dakota has a registration requirement for voting. • To register, you need only be a citizen of the United States and be at least 18 years of age on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. • Updating registr...
SIDNEY — The High Plains Arts Council (HPAC) recently announced it has been awarded a $5,096 grant from the Nebraska Arts Council to support the 2018-2019 season. “The High Plains Arts Council contributes a great deal to advancement of the arts in Sidney,” said Nebraska Arts Council executive director Suzanne Wise. The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC), a a state agency, provides grants, services and special initiatives that help sustain and promote the arts throughout Nebraska. NAC is supported by the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Nebraska Legis...
Between the interstate traffic and the outdoor retail stands a bronze symbol of Sidney’s past, a lone rider on a horse determined to make his next stop on the Pony Express. It is as much real as it is symbolic as the man and steed have seen their share of weather and need sprucing up now and again. Monday morning, the Cheyenne County Commissioners gave approval to a grant for the Sidney Jaycees to replace the flags at the National Pony Express Monument. “Since the movement put that up, the Jay...
It started as a classroom assignment, but netted him attention in many directions, including a near viral level of attention on sports websites.The elementary writer of sports and to sports leaders was written about by a professional sports writer. Liam Ford is an active eight-year-old with defined passions; most of them have to do with football, more specifically Nebraska Husker football. "I watch football a lot," he says. Not only does he watch football a lot, he has an impressive...
If Katherine Crawley has her way, wildlife in the area will flourish under her work. Since May, Crawley, a wildlife biologist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has been introducing herself to landowners in the southern Panhandle, out of a new Game and Parks field office in Sidney. Her mission: to help landowners provide or improve wildlife habitat from Scottsbluff, over to Garden County and points south of that line. While she can work with different sorts of wildlife projects,...
Education isn’t limited to the classroom. When education works, learning makes a connection between the classroom and work world. Whitney Hurt, special education coordinator for Sidney schools, recently reported to the school board on a program that helps students with their first successful job. Nebraska VR offers grant programs to equip students for their first employment experience. The summer program accepts a limited number of students. The students start their experience in a classroom whe...
The City of Sidney reminds citizens that starting October 15, all types of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles are not allowed to be parked on city streets. This restricted parking is enforced on all streets inside the city limits and lasts 6 months until April 15, 2019 (City Ordinance #460.065)...
The C.A. Story Foundation is accepting applications for 2018 grants. The Foundation program was funded by C.A. Story, a former Sidney insurance and real estate businessman. Those applying for the grant must first qualify by being a benevolent non-profit organization organized under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and must provide a Federal Identification Number, plus proof of eligibility under the Code. Entities applying must reside in one of the 11 western Nebraska counties; Deuel, Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Morrill,...
FSA Disaster Coverage Deadlines Approach Alfalfa, Grass, Grapes Among Those Impacted Cheyenne County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Brad Fraass is reminding area producers of new policy application deadlines for several crops covered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) that provides disaster assistance coverage for crops that are ineligible for federal crop insurance coverage, such as grasses, fruits and vegetables. Fraass said NAP application closing deadlines for alfalfa and mixed forages, grass,...
Former South Platte NRD Director Among Honored GRAND ISLAND – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRD) three Hall of Fame inductees were announced in a press conference at Husker Harvest Days last week. Individuals who have made significant contributions through Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts resulting in improvements to the state's natural resources are selected for this coveted honor once a year. The candidates are elected into the Hall of Fame by vote of current NRD Managers a...
Rural life has its advantages, but those advantages seldom include top-level medical services. A mobile training lab is helping to address the issue. The University of Nebraska Medical Center has a 2016 custom truck that offers a training center capable of meeting medical staff at their location instead of depending on them traveling sometimes several hours for a workshop. The program, Simulation In Motion Nebraska (SIM-NE), includes 44-foot long dual-axle truck with two simulation labs; one...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved a street improvement project for the north side of Sidney. Tuesday’s city council meeting included discussion on projects in the North Sidney neighborhood following a community meeting. The meeting was held May 3 between North Side residents, City Manager Ed Sadler and Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard. At issue was if the residents wanted to invest some of their funds in community improvements or continue to save for a bigger project. The L...
Sidney's American Legion Post #17 has been busy this summer on a couple of highly visual projects in Legion Park. First of those has been work on the lighting system at the Legion Baseball Field. The park has been "dark" since a spring storm blew over one of the light poles in right field. Since then, Legion games were played earlier in the day because of the dark spot. Legion officials have been working to check the field and potential solutions since the pole was blown over. In checking the...
Most people recognize the phrase “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,” but how many people know what Amendment addresses religion, freedom of speech and the press in one phrase, or where legislative powers are granted? In 2016, the tenth annual Constitution Day Survey from ConstitutionFacts.com found knowledge of the Bill of Rights as one of the highest scoring areas of the survey. The survey also found that while knowledge of the Bill of Rights remains high, oth...
When poverty hits and there's not enough paycheck for the rest of the month, some families have to choose between food on the table and food for the family pet. Two Sidney Girl Scouts, with the help of the Sidney community, completed a project for people to share the wealth when it comes to taking care of pets. It is about sharing resources, a neighborhood book exchange except it is pet supplies. Cierra Grund and Audrey Splichel presented their project Girl Scout Silver Award project before the...
The Dalton community will be rolling out the welcome mats this weekend for residents and visitors alike. The 91st Dalton Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-16. Festivities begin 5 p.m. Friday with a Potato Bar at Legion Hall hosted by the Legion Auxiliary. Following the fellowshipping with friends and neighbors, burn off some of the carbs with the Glow Walk from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the south side of Leyton High School. Saturday’s festivities start early with t...
When stress is at its highest, the worst thing is to realize you are facing life's darkness alone. That is why Plains West CASA exists, to ensure children have someone in their corner representing them when life is confusing and out of control. CASA, Court-Appointed Special Advocates, is a program designed to meet the needs of children in the court system. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge who then pairs the volunteer with a child who has been removed from their homes due to abuse or...
