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On Monday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m., Sidney High School will present a public viewing of the concert, “An Evening With Eric Whitacre,” featuring members of the Sidney High School Choir. The event will be held in the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. The Choir, and singers from around the world, performed with Whitacre, one of today’s most celebrated choral composers, at the end of April at Carnegie Hall. The performance was part of the Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) Concert Series. Everyone is encouraged to atten...
Four people were arrested Friday, May 10, following a combined effort by the Sidney Police Department, Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office and Nebraska State Patrol. Authorities took 12 pounds of suspected Methamphetamines from the house. The meth has an estimated street value of $500,000. Authorities also found three handguns in the search. The arrests occurred following the search for suspected narcotics in a house in Sidney. Francisco Herrera, 35, of Sterling, CO., Ashley Whited, 30, of Sidney,...
Thanking moms, parents and the community, at large, Sidney School Superintendent Jay Ehler led the "farewell" to 91 seniors at the school's graduation ceremony Monday. "As the saying goes, 'it takes a village to raise a child,' " Ehler said during opening remarks. He said the community had done all it could to help prepare the students in the Class of 2019 to move on to the next chapter in their lives. "These young men and women are ready to greet the future, knowing their possibilities are...
On Saturday, Creek Valley High School celebrated the graduation of seven seniors in a ceremony attended by proud parents, family members, and well-wishers witnessing the seniors transition to graduates ready to take on the future. The graduates were led into the gymnasium by ushers Chloe Stupka and Zach Jackson while the Creek Valley high School Concert Band played "Pomp and Circumstance". Seniors Garrett Sawyer and Chloe Mitlehner opened the ceremony with a prayer, then senior Cooper Michelman...
The village of Dalton was surging with activity Saturday as family and friends gathered to witness Leyton High School seniors moving on to their next stage in life. The gymnasium was decorated with memories from each of the graduates: the frolicking fun-times, the academic achievements and the athletic records. There were random photos of students growing from the elementary years to the high school classes. The event started with the traditional "Pomp and Circumstance" entry for seniors, the...
Mother's Day in Peetz had an even greater significance this year as Peetz High School graduated fifteen seniors in a ceremony filled with celebrations, tears, and promise for the future. After the Eighth Grade Processional welcoming incoming freshman as the Class of 2023, senior Dominick Naegele delivered the Invocation and Principal Dustin Seger presented the diplomas to the eight graders. The High School Commence-ment Ceremony followed, with the lighting of the candles and the processional of...
CHADRON-- More than 500 students were honored by Chadron State College for excellence this past semester. Chadron State College announced that 270 students met requirements for the Spring 2019 President’s List by earning a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify. Area students named to the President’s List include: Jessica Kler of Chappell, Jourdan Langley of Dalton, Madison Langley of Dalton, Justin Mohr of Dix, Hollie Clark of Pot...
The Nebraska Brass Band originally scheduled for March 2 will take the stage Friday, May 17, at Sidney High School. Tickets are available at the door. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts. The Nebraska Brass was founded in 1987. It is known as one of the most popular brass quintets of the Midwest. The Nebraska Brass visits more than 20 elementary schools annually. The group performs an annual series of five concerts in both Lincoln and Omaha, in addition...
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...
April was Autism Awareness Month. It is a time when people of like experiences gather. It is a time when people share their stories of challenges and triumphs. It is a time when fundraising far exceeds expectations. Monday night, the Sidney School Board reaped the benefits of the local efforts. Eric and Mollie Packer, along with representatives of Adams Industries and the Office of Human Development, presented a check to the school board. The check is a result of a combined effort supporting...
Area high schools wrap up graduations this week with four ceremonies. Leyton High School and Creek Valley High Schools have commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 11. Creek Valley High School has its commencement service at 3 p.m. and Leyton High School will conduct its service 4 p.m. at Leyton High School in Dalton. On Sunday, May 12, Sidney High School and Peetz School will recognize graduates. Both services are at 2 p.m. The slideshow for Sidney graduates starts at 1:30 p.m. Peetz will hold...
A Sidney Police Officer was treated and released at Sidney Regional Medical Center following a two-car accident Tuesday, May 7. Trent Glanz, 43, of Sidney, was arrested on charges of Assault Officer using a Motor Vehicle, DUI and Leaving Accident — Failure to Furnish Information following a May 7 incident in north Sidney at about 6:30 p.m. At about 6:30 p.m., police received a call for a welfare check on Glanz at 1654 Sky Road, Sidney. Upon arrival at the address, Sidney Police Sgt. Curtis H...
Cheyenne County deputies and Sidney police responded to a report of a self-inflicted gunshot victim in the 2200 block of Cheyenne County Road 113 at about 5:22 p.m. May 7. Upon arriving, deputies found a man lying on the floor in a pool of blood. According to the search warrant, sheriff’s officers observed what appears to be an SKS rifle on the kitchen table. The rifle was secured in the officer’s patrol car, then the victim was assisted until the ambulance arrived. The gunshot victim was tra...
On May 2, DeSign Signs of Sterling finished the logo on the outside of the UST Global-Xpanxion building in Sidney. Next week, the company will be meeting with potential new employees. Bring your resume and your best presentation. UST Global and Xpanxion are needing to expand their staff, and they are opening their doors next week to people interested in a new career. Operations Manager Sourav Bhattacharya said Thursday they are planning a screening event 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday,...
Sidney volunteer firefighters honored their own during their annual awards banquet Saturday night - including two long-time leaders who stepped down from their officer positions in the past year. Firemen rose to their feet to applaud the special recognition of Keith Stone, former chief, and former assistant chief Larry Chaon. Between them, the pair amassed more than 50 years leading the Sidney volunteers. Stone announced at last year's banquet he would step down after 32 years, while Chaon was a...
Potter-Dix High School said goodbye to the Class of 2019 on Saturday in an afternoon graduation ceremony filled with proud parents, family members and well-wishers as the senior class turned the page and looked forward to beginning the next chapters of their lives. The attendees were treated to a slide show highlighting all of the graduating seniors from infancy, elementary school, and finally as young adults. Class of 2019 Salutatorian Ciera George gave brief opening remarks welcoming the...
What started as a fill-in assignment ended in one of the state's top coaching awards for a Sidney High School teacher. Due to a late staff resignation, Carrie Nesbitt was asked if she would coach the Sidney High School cheer squad this year. She didn't know a lot about cheer and its competitions, but Nesbitt said "yes" to the request so students could have a supervisor in their endeavour. That "yes" resulted in a letter last week informing Nesbitt that she had been chosen as the 2019 Nebraska...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday discussed Federal Firearms Licensing for the county. Dave Phelps, who has a Federal Firearms License (FFL), approached the commissioners Monday about licensing the county for sales at the fairgrounds. Phelps proposal would simplify the process of selling and then taking possession of firearms during a sale. As it is, a buyer has to take possession of the purchased firearm at the address of the FFL holder. Phelps said it would be an advantage to the county...
LINCOLN -- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,490 degrees during commencement exercises May 3 and 4. The spring graduating class was the largest in the university's 150-year history. "Of all the university's awards, achievements and accomplishments of the past year -- and there have been many -- this is the one that gives me the most satisfaction," said Chancellor Ronnie Green. "We have an all-time record number of graduates who have successfully completed their academic endeavors...
Registrations are due by May 10 for a ServSafe® Manager Training Program for food service managers and employees May 29-30 at Scottsbluff offered by Nebraska Extension. The class will last from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Bluestem Room, 4502 Ave I, Scottsbluff. Find the registration form and more information at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/ or contact Nebraska Extension at 308-432-3373 or Jamie Goffena at [email protected]. Providing safe food to customers is an ultimate goal of...
Destinee Henke is the recipient of the Cheyenne County Family and Community Education (FCE) College Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. Destinee is the daughter of Kevin and Amy Henke of Dalton. Henke plans to attend Southeast Community College in Lincoln in the fall and major in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. As a Leyton High School student, Destinee participated in several activities and received many awards including: • Activities: volleyball, basketball, track, L...
Todd Holcomb, president of Western Nebraska Community College, is returning to Iowa. Jay Nardini, chairman of the Hawkeye Community College board of trustees, recently announced Holcomb's selection for president of the college. Dr. Holcomb is currently president of Western Nebraska Community College, a multi-campus comprehensive community college with campuses in Scottsbluff, Sidney and Alliance. Prior to becoming president in 2010, he was vice president of student services from 2009 to 2010....
Doing his job wasn't enough. He wanted to invest in his community socially and intellectually. He wanted to be a judge who would offer certain offenders a second chance. The Honorable Judge Thomas Henry Dorwart died Sunday, April 28 in Sidney at the age of 89. He is known as a judge and attorney, but he is also known for his willingness to help others, to view life outside of the box. He started the first Drug Court in the state of Nebraska, according to his wife Pat. It is a legacy that is...
The pepperoni pizza arrives with a two-liter bottle of a carbonated beverage. In the cooler is an assortment of other beverages in bottles and cans. When the meal is done, the remaining question is what to do with the cardboard container and the glass, plastic and aluminum. The answer is much more complex than the heart might wish, according to Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler. If the pizza box, for example, is put in a recycle bin but it is stained with grease and cheese that stuck to the lid, it...
The Sidney High School 2018-2019 Evening of Excellence will be held Wednesday, May 8. The Evening of Excellence is the night in which Sidney High School and the community honor students who have achieved excellence in their high school endeavors. The public is invited and encouraged to attend to show support to the high school students. There will be refreshments and socializing at 6:30 p.m. in the Sidney High School Commons, followed by the awards program beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney High School Auditorium....
