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The Sidney property tax collections are exceeding recent years by 23 to 28 percent. Sidney’s Finance Director David Scott reported the condition of the City’s budget to the city council Tuesday night. Scott said property tax collection revenue is averaging 23 to 28 percent above the last four years at this point in the fiscal year. “Property tax is currently sitting at 28 percent, or 3 percent better than the last fiscal year through half of the fiscal year. This is understandable. As I state...
A man convicted of a 2012 murder in Sidney has been denied postconviction relief by the Nebraska Supreme Court. Larry Martinez was convicted in July 2012 in the shooting death of Mandy Kersham and was later sentenced to life in prison. Martinez later appealed the conviction, which was denied. This time around, Martinez filed for postconviction relief, claiming his council was ineffective for not raising his mental capacity in support of an argument that his statements to law enforcement should...
Weather forecasters are predicting the area to be hard hit by a winter storm set to sweep across the area beginning today and lasting into Thursday. Blizzard Warnings now in effect starting as early as 6 a.m. today for northern Sioux and Dawes County and including the remaining Panhandle at 12 p.m. All Blizzard Warnings are valid until through 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The forecast from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo. is for heavy snow, blowing snow, and strong north winds of 30...
Everyone has a story, a part of their past they would rather keep there - in the past. However, the past can also be a hearty springboard into the future. That is a lesson Justin Brown, pastor of "The Well" church at 432 20th St. in Sidney, learned as the new church developed. The Well is an appropriate name for bringing the past to the spiritual future. It is where Jesus met the Samaritan woman, telling her of her past, and she then told the town of a man who knew everything she did (John...
Students of Sidney schools lost an asset, and friends and family want her remembered. Tammy Sherman was an integral part of the West Elementary School community, according to principal Gene Russel. Sherman died March 24 after losing her battle with cancer. But the story is how she conducted herself up to her last day in the classroom. Russel described her as a highly-dedicated fifth grade teacher. He said she continued making lesson plans through her last day in the classroom. She endured the...
One in four girls is sexually abused before the age of 18, and one in six boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Nearly 70 percent of all reported sexual assaults, including assaults on adults, occur to children 17 and year, according to CAPstone of Western Nebraska, a child advocacy center. Child abuse by definition is not limited to sexual assaults. It is neglect. It is emotional assaults. It is mistreatment that threatens the person mentally, emotionally and physically. According to...
Sidney Public Schools' top students were recognized at the board of education meeting Monday. The student recognitions were through the Sidney Middle/Senior High School Monthly Performance Award Program. The Monthly Perfor-mance Award acknowledges other criteria as well as achievement. These criteria are: - Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude toward learning. Exceptional work effort toward a particular class project. Outstanding...
Members of the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau met with more than 380 students during the week of March 18-22 for an Ag in the Classroom program. The goal was to meet with as many PreK-2nd grade students in Cheyenne County (Sidney, Leyton, Potter-Dix) to discuss dairy, milk, and the agriculture industry. As part of the program, students were read a book called "Milk Comes From a Cow" by Dan Yunk, then asked questions related to cows or farms. The students also were able to discuss what their...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved upgrading the road department’s fleet of motor graders with a Caterpillar and a John Deere. The commissioners opened several bids from Caterpillar and John Deere representatives in the previous meeting. Monday’s discussions centered around what kind of a machine is being offered from each vendor and how well is it equipped. Commissioner Randal Miller said the goal is to upgrade the county’s “aging fleet.” “That’s why we buy two used units instead...
While the southern Panhandle didn’t take the severe damage and losses of those in eastern Nebraska, local entities, in particular cattlemen, still suffered hardship from the cyclone blizzard that struck the area in mid-March. Cold, wet conditions came with extremely high winds, subjecting cattle - particularly new-borns - to dangerous conditions. With warnings of the pending severity of the storm going out days before it actually hit, cattlemen with the facilities were able to shelter their a...
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts joined the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association (NGIA) and the Nebraska Beverage Association Wednesday to oppose proposals to place a sales tax on groceries, food, soft drinks, candy, and bottled water. "In our moment of need, now more than ever, Nebraska needs tax relief that will bring our state together and not divide it," said Governor Ricketts. "New taxes on food, pop, candy, and bottled water would hit working Nebraskans hard at a time when many are s...
Cheyenne County Fair Board members held an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss an unexpected problem that arose with fair entertainment. The problem arose at the end of March when a fair board member, perusing the Cheyenne Frontier Days lineup, stumbled across an entry that showed the musical lineup of Walker Hayes opening for Keith Urban. A good combination, no doubt, but the problem laid in the fact that at the same time on the same night, Walker Hayes was supposed to be the headline show...
A musical planned at Sidney High School will be presented only on Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Performances planned on Friday and Sunday have been canceled. The performance on Saturday will be presented by the cast of the show along with 25 K-8 students from the Sidney Public schools....
"Take Me Home Country Roads," and "Rocky Mountain High" are two of the songs fans may enjoy during the April 12 concert in Sidney featuring Cowboy Brad and the TropiCowboy band. Raised in Estes Park, Colo., "Cowboy" Brad Fitch has been playing professionally since he was 15 years go. He specializes in original folk and western music. He is also known for his performances of John Denver music. In 2001, he performed for then-President George W. Bush during the President's stop in Colorado. In...
A Wheat Belt Public Power District Customer Meeting was held Friday, March 22, from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. The meeting kicked off with a lunch served by Wheat Belt Staff and followed with business updates from Wheat Belt General Manager Tim Lindahl and three guest speakers. "Coming together with our customers provides a great opportunity to share ideas, updates, and receive input on how Wheat Belt provides power. We have six strategic goals that will drive our decisions for the next...
More than 40 people "gave their all" during a special rollout of a new workout program held Saturday at the Cheyenne County Community Center. By participating in the event, they became part of an elite club. Transform :20 Live is a high energy step workout based on a program developed by nationally known trainer, Shawn T. The original program, Transform :20 gives participants access to taped workout and additional materials. The program held at Sidney Saturday, Transform :20 Live, puts the...
When one transportation system infringes upon another, sometimes it is the commuter who loses the battle. Residents just west of Sidney are in that battle, again. In December 2018, John and Kim Phillips addressed the Cheyenne County Commissioners regarding railroad traffic. Their concern was when trains are stopped in such a way as to block the road to their home, they are literally landlocked. There is the possibility, although posted as trespassing, to use the Union Pacific right of way....
A Sidney teacher is among those being recognized for their outstanding contributions to sports as members of the 26th induction class selected by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Jennifer (Warner) Ramsey, a media specialist with Sidney Public Schools, is being recognized for her achievements while at St. Paul and Greeley High Schools. While at the schools, she led each school to a state basketball championship. As a freshman (Warner) Ramsey led her team in Greeley to the...
Agricultural producers and their supporters filled the hall last week at the Cheyenne County’s Ag Social, one of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce’s most popular events each year. Highlighting the event was the presentation of the Chamber’s Agribusiness Scholarships. Each year the Chamber presents two scholarships to deserving high school students who plan to further their education in agriculture. The scholarships, one for $1,000 and one for $500 are awarded by the Chamber’s Ag Committ...
A number of long-term drug investigations culminated with the arrests of five people Wednesday. Members of the Western Intelligence Narcotics Group, or WING, made the arrests. Members of the taskforce include local officers from the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office, Sidney Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol, as well as other agencies in the Panhandle. Arrested were Jerry R. Roa, 21, of Sidney for Delivery or Distribution of Marijuana, a Class II Felony; Jose Hernandez, 35, of Gurley...
Almost three years ago, Lori Rowan was facing the next step in life. Her 20-plus years at Cabela's was coming to an end and it was time for an new adventure. She and a friend were let go at about the same time. Seeing an ad for a coffee shop for sale, they decided to pursue the adventure. "I wanted it back to what Barb (Meier) had it," Rowan said. That adventure has gone its course as did the partnership. Rowan recently sold the business to Kathy Woody and Patty Swayze. The new business will...
Lincoln— While compassion and support are customary in the aftermath of a natural disaster, some individuals and businesses may use this opportunity to prey on those in need. “Taking advantage of those affected by these devastating floods is inexcusable,” said Attorney General Doug Peterson. “But consumers can protect themselves and their property by keeping certain information in mind when selecting a home improvement contractor.” Consider the following information to protect yourself and your property in the wake of recent flooding in Nebras...
Chamber Reports Progress Sidney’s City Council on Tuesday approved a public hearing for April 9, at which time members will obtain information for the proposed purchase of an office building at 812 13th Ave. in Sidney. The building, which originally housed Sidney’s John Deere dealership, became the original retail store for Cabela’s, and later was used by the company for office space. The city proposes to purchase the property for $1 million and to lease the space to UST Global, a company planni...
In a move to ensure a new company remains an anchor in the community's future, the Sidney City Council is proposing the purchase of a three-story building at the intersection of Thirteenth Avenue and Illinois Street. The building is the home of Xpanxion, a UST Global Group company. In September 2018, Xpanxion announced it will be leasing up to 65,000 square feet of space and employing up to 200 workers in the Sidney community. Xpanxion announced in 2018 the Sidney location would serve as a...
Sidney school children from kindergarten on up threw their “hats” into the ring, so to speak, joining together to raise more than $1,600 to help with flood victims in eastern Nebraska. The idea came about last week when school councelor Carla Brauer read an email from Nebraska children’s author Julia Cook of Fremont. Cook, taking an idea from Freemont school children, who held a “Kids Helping Kids- Wear a Hat for Fremont Day!” Cook spread the idea across her platforms to help raise funds to...
