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  • Winter Storm Slams Region

    Don Ogle|Mar 15, 2019

    Snowmageddon. Bomb Cyclone. Winter Storm Ulmer. No matter how it was referred to in the various forecasts and weather reports, this week's winter storm lived up to the predictions as it brought severe weather to the region. As predicted, the storm first made its appearance late Wednesday night, with the first band of rain sweeping over Sidney around 10:30 p.m. After a few hours of reprieve, the larger body rolled in during the early morning hours, bringing with it light rain and fog to go with...

  • Department of Labor 'Rapid Response' Meeting Set

    Forrest Hershberger|Mar 15, 2019

    The Nebraska Department of Labor is scheduled to be in Sidney March 21 and 22 in response to the announced closing of the Cabela’s Sidney Distribution Center. The meetings will be held at the Sidney campus of Western Nebraska Community College, Room 115/116. The Thursday, March 21 meetings are scheduled for 1 p.m. To 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. To 7 p.m. The Friday, March 22, meetings are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. To 3 p.m. During the meetings, attendees will learn about services, p...

  • Hillside to 'Farm Out' Tee Boxes for Beautification

    Forrest Hershberger|Mar 15, 2019

    Golf is more than an excuse for a walk in the park, and Hillside Golf Course is inviting golfers to take ownership in the appearance of the course. Golf Superintendent Patrick Kilbride met with the Sidney City Council Tuesday to regarding a proposal for golfers, or any organization interested, to beautify tee boxes. The memo presented to council says Hillside Golf Course is seeking individuals, groups (including ladies league and men’s league) or businesses to adopt a hole tee box to improve a...

  • Local Organization Seeks Improved Playground Experience

    Forrest Hershberger|Mar 15, 2019

    Not everyone can experience the enjoyment of swings or slides in the park in the same way other children do. Some have specific challenges that make the experience something other children do. That is an obstacle SOAR Pediatric Therapy wants to help the City of Sidney address. Madison (Madi) Malzahn, a 2013 graduate of Sidney High School, addressed the Sidney City Council Tuesday with a proposal to help the city update playground equipment in city parks. Malzahn, a pediatric physical therapy...

  • City Receives Energy Donation

    Forrest Hershberger|Mar 15, 2019

    The City of Sidney received a $24,665 donation from the Public Alliance for Community Energy (ACE) Tuesday. The donation is a portion of $300,000 being returned to communities through ACE’s revenue return program. The $300,000 is divided among the 72 Nebraska member communities in the company’s revenue return program. The check was presented to the city council by board member Mike Palmer, Sidney’s electrical superintendent. Palmer said any revenue that exceeds operation costs is returned to me...

  • Porter Earns Place on Johns Hopkins Deans List

    Forrest Hershberger|Mar 15, 2019

    BALTIMORE, Md. – Mitchell Porter of Sidney was named to the Dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2018 semester at Johns Hopkins University. To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits. He is the son of Carol Porter and attended Sidney High School. Porter is majoring in Biology and Environmental Sciences and will graduate May 2022....

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  • Red Raiders Get Fired Up for Spring

    Mike Motz|Mar 15, 2019

    Sidney High School held a pep rally for the high school and middle school students on Tuesday afternoon as they enter the spring sports season. The Red Raider cheerleaders opened the festivities by firing up the students while accompanied by the Red Raider band. The cheerleaders then briefly addressed the student body about their performance at the State Cheer Championships last month. Next up, Lady Raider basketball coach Tyler Shaw addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support throughou...

  • Clifford L. Sander

    Mar 15, 2019

    Clifford L. Sander, age 90 of Sidney and a former Lodgepole resident peacefully passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 16th in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday, March 15th from 1-7:00 P.M. to sign Cliff's register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Cliff's name to congregate...