Local voters heading to polls to cast ballots

Today is Election Day and a number of Sidney residents are heading to the polls to take part in that time-honored tradition of casting their ballot.

The polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters in Sidney can cast their ballots at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, 10955 U.S. Highway 30. Voters in Gurley, Lodgepole, Potter and Union Valley will find polling places at their respective fire halls.

“I think voting is important as a citizen and an American to vote,”said voter Jim Gerhold, who cast his ballot at the fairgrounds this morning. “If we don’t get out and vote, we have n...