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Sidney revenues are maintaining well, according to Finance Director David Scott. Scott made a report before the Sidney City Council during Tuesday’s city council meeting. In his report, Scott noted that the City has collected $331,785 in Property Tax and DMV, about 22 percent of the budgeted amount. “This is very close to the $354,608 we had collected at the same time last year and seems to be in line with previous year percentages for this point in the fiscal year,” he said in the repor...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday gave the green light to the purchase of two new pickup trucks for city departments. The city council had earlier agreed to the purchase of a service truck for the Sewer Department and the Wastewater Department. In a memo from Water and Sewer Superintendent Rob Kubns and Wastewater Superintendent Todd Sukup, the council was asked for authority to move forward with the purchase of a pickup for each department. The Council had appropriated $32,089 for the Water and...
LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers gave initial approval Tuesday to a proposed $8.8 billion two-year budget despite major disagreements over funding for the University of Nebraska and family-planning services, including Planned Parenthood. Lawmakers advanced all three of the budget measures that make up the package, even as many senators raised concerns that state officials are relying too much on their emergency cash reserve. Two additional votes are required before the bills go to Gov. Pete Ricketts. The package would balance the state’s fin...
The Sidney School District Board of Education renewed the contract for superintendent Rodney “Jay” Ehler during the March 12 meeting. Ehler is contracted with an annual salary of $149,000, a $300 monthly travel allowance, health, dental and life insurance. The District also pays Ehler’s professional dues and professional publications. The board also reviewed expenditures for February. The District is operating with a budget of about $15.5 million. Year to date expenditures account for 47.31 perc...
Five generations of the Steffens family. From left grandmother Amy Winkler (Scottsbluff) great great grandmother Charlotte Steffens (Sidney) holding 2 month old Haylen Grasmick (Omaha) great grandfather Jerry Steffens (Sidney) mother Ashten Grasmick (Omaha)...
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small grass fire at the top of Haskell Hill Road Tuesday, extinguishing the blaze quickly. No cause for the fire was determined....
The Sidney Volleyball Club competed in itsfirst AAU (American Athletic Union) volleyball tournament of the season in North Platte on Feb. 18. The 14 and under team finished first in their pool, but lost their first match of bracket play. Despite only having three practices prior to the tournament, the girls played well and the experience will help them improve and play better as a team. The 12 and under girls squad competed in their first tournament in Hastings on March 11 and finished in the...
Several area pool players were honored for winning the Fall Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-ball and 9-ball pool leagues. The Tuesday, 8-ball league title was won by the Elks Lodge (bottom photo) in Sidney by a team comprised of Steve Nettles, Richard Hansen, Ken Steffens, Andrew Heinecke, Russ Barker, Clint Kesselring and Kolby Gardner(not pictured) The MVP Awards were won by Bob Jones, Christina Gudahl, and Kevin Campbell. The Thursday 9-ball league title was won by...
The Western Nebraska Wrestling Officials (WNWO) have honored Sidney High School wrestling coach John Ganser and wrestler Derek Robb with their Sportsmanship Award for 2018. Ganser wins the Coach’s award and Robb wins the Wrestler’s Award for their consistent displays of sportsmanship and contributions to the Nebraska wrestling community. Both were presented with plaques and pictures commemorating their achievements, and additionally Derek Robb received a $500 cash scholarship. Coach Ganser pla...
Several local athletes have been named to the MAC All-Conference Basketball Team for their outstanding play during the 2017-2018 season. First Team: Tanner Crass, Junior - Creek Valley High School Second Team: Michael Rahe, Senior – Creek Valley High School Sam Grabowski, Junior – Creek Valley High School Jaydin Gartner, Senior – Leyton High School Honorable Mention: Dylan Nielsen, Senior – Potter-Dix High School Kort Dye, Senior – Leyton High School...
The Charlotte Hornets and Bank of America recently honored Maj. Ricky Garvin, US Army, Ret., as this season's sixth recipient of the season-long Yellow Ribbon Program. Maj. Garvin grew up in Sidney, graduating from St. Patrick's High School. He then attended Kearney State College and Chadron State College before entering the U.S. Army. In partnership with Bank of America, the Hornets honor military members and veterans for their service, and the Yellow Ribbon Program recognizes one of these hero...
Marilyn Miller Spring, of Coeur d Alene, ID passed away after a short illness on February 26, 2018. As per her wishes she was cremated. Marilyn was born to Herman and Dorothy Miller and grew up on the family farm east of Gurley. After graduating from Gurley High Schoopl in 1958, she attended college. After working locally she moved to the Seattle, WA area where she met her husband Mike Spring. They moved to Coeur d Alene, ID where she worked for Password, a call center, for over 29 years. Marilyn took great pride in growing flowers and was a...
Alfred Barngrover, 93 formerly of Sidney and Lodgepole died Monday morning, March 12, 2018 at the Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home in Julesburg, Colorado. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for a later date with the complete obituary and service details to be announced prior to services. Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Barngrover family....
