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Each year, through the Touchstone Award Program, area schools are able to recognize and award two high school students for outstanding performance. Wheat Belt Public Power District recently announced the winners for the 2018-2019 school year. On behalf of Wheat Belt and the students, the schools have received a monetary award to be used at their discretion for special purchases of books, software, equipment, etc. The students have received gift cards, a certificate and their names have been engraved on a plaque, which remains at the school....
Friday brought the first severe summer-type weather to the area with high winds and hail. The storm forced the relocation of the season’s first Downtown Sounds concert, and out on the highway, cars west of Sidney suddenly found themselves plowing through inches of hail on the roadway....
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is planning a significant project, the “17J Link State Project.” When completed, it will have new road from the soil up. The question City of Sidney staff and council members have been grappling with is how to finance the City’s portion of the cost. The overall project is estimated to cost $9.3 million. The City’s share of the cost, 20 percent, comes to about $1.8 million, according to discussion at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Doug Hoevet, represent...
Jimmy Novak is making his way through a variety of environments, geographically and personally. He is on a journey that is obviously physical, moving nearly half of his body weight in a backpack and a jogging stroller. He is walking from Dupont, Wash., to Disney World in Florida. His goal is to bring awareness to veterans with PTSD and suicide issues. "I've been out walking since March 22, and plan to finish Aug. 22," Novak said Tuesday afternoon. He stopped in Sidney Tuesday after arriving...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved changing zoning of a parcel known as 1101 Greenwood Road from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing and Industrial Zone. The change came at the request of new owners of the property, Kenneth and Jamie Starman of Gill, Colo. Starman said he would like the option of outside storage, which is not allowed in its current zoning definition. “Right now, it is going to be a rental property,” Ken Starman said when asked about his plans for the property. “We’d like t...
According to the USDA Crop Progress Report for the week ending May 12, 2019, there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 0 percent very short, 4 short, 79 adequate, and 17 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 0 percent very short, 2 short, 84 adequate, and 14 surplus. Winter wheat conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 29 fair, 58 good, and 9 excellent. Winter wheat headed was 2 percent, near last year’s 1 percent, but behind the 12 percent average. In the northern Panhandle, producers said fields h...
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...
