Animal ownership, resignations top city council agenda

Among heated debate on stray cats within Sidney city limits and recreational vehicles parked along city streets at the Sidney City Council meeting Tuesday night was also the remorseful resignation announcements of both city council member Aaron Barnes, and City of Sidney Chief of Police Mike Brown.

“Due to employment changes we are relocating to California so I am sad to report that I will have to resign from Sidney City Council,” said Barnes. Members of the council thanked Barnes for running and serving his time helping the community.

His resignation will be official Feb. 20 at his l...