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  • Wheat Belt challenges sign ordinance;

    Brandon L. Summers|Oct 27, 2017

    Tim Lindahl, Wheat Belt PPD CEO, protested Sidney's sign ordinance Tuesday after the company's 2104 Illinois St. facility was cited. The Wheat Belt building was used in promoting the ordinance, Lindahl claimed at the regular meeting of the City Council. "If I had known we were to be one of the intended targets for this code we would have voiced our concern at that time," he said. Wheat Belt continues to use the Illinois Street facility, Lindahl said. "We have ceased to use it as our daily...

  • Trunk or Treat set to be biggest yet

    Brandon L. Summers|Oct 27, 2017

    More than 30 trunks are participating in the city’s Halloween Trunk or Treat, making it the most the event has ever featured. “It’s pretty exciting,” Kim Phillips, event committee member, said. “That means we’re getting people involved and I think that’s pretty necessary right now.” Trunk or Treat, a community event sponsored by the City of Sidney, provides an area downtown for kids to safely trick or treat, Phillips said. In its first year, the event attracted more than 2,000, and last year bro...

  • SHS sextet performing at NSAA finals

    Brandon L. Summers|Oct 27, 2017

    Sidney High School's sextet singing group has been selected to sing the national anthem at the 2017 Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) football championship finals Nov. 21 at University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. "They were selected from a group of over 200 candidates and they'll be performing live," Jennifer Mead, SHS choir director, said. The group of six SHS students was chosen for the sextet from a larger group called Heartbreakers, a show choir, and Sidney...

  • Miller to serve as AKSARBEN Heartland Escort

    Oct 27, 2017

    Sidney native Tyler Miller has been chosen as a Heartland Escort at the AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball for 2017. The ball will be held Saturday at the Omaha Baxter Arena in AKSARBEN Village. According to information from the AKSARBEN Foundation, the AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball has a mission of promoting, recognizing and celebrating volunteerism, philanthropy and community pride. It serves as a fundraising vehicle for the AKSARBEN Scholars program and awards over 200 scholarships each year to deserving students in Nebraska...

  • Foster Lumber closes its doors

    Don Ogle|Oct 27, 2017

    A long-time Sidney business has announced it is closing. Foster Lumber Company sent out letters to customers this week announcing the closure. In the letter, Fosters gave its customers a chance to make purchases during its liquidation sale before opening to the general public. The sale commenced Thursday. "This sale is initiated only after careful consideration," the letter said to customers. "It is our way of thanking you for your business and friendship, while at the same time accomplishing...

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    Oct 27, 2017

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  • Support for the home team

    Oct 27, 2017

    Sidney High School cheerleaders kept the crowd and the players energized throughout the football season. The Red Raiders ended their football season with a win over Gering Oct. 20. The Raiders finished the 2017 season with a 4-5 overall record....

  • Lady Raiders defeat Kimball in three sets

    Forrest Hershberger|Oct 27, 2017

    The Sidney Lady Raiders volleyball team closed out the regular season Tuesday hosting Kimball. The Lady Raiders swept the Longhorns 3-0: 25-10, 25-9 and 25-17. Lady Raiders coach Lu Howard said the team entered the game expecting Kimball to be easier competition. She used the game as an opportunity to play team members who don’t get as much play time as more seasoned members. The Lady Raiders defeated Kimball the first time the two teams met, Sept. 21, in two sets, 25-9 and 25-17. Sidney has e...

  • Volleyball playoff schedule

    Forrest Hershberger|Oct 27, 2017

    The regular season over and area volleyball teams are prepping for playoff action scheduled to start Monday, Oct. 30. Sidney High School is hosting the D2-12 Subdistrict volleyball tournament at the Cabela's Athletic Facility Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30 and 31. Matches start at 4 p.m. with Banner County facing Minatare. The winner of the Banner County-Minatare match will face Potter-Dix at 7 p.m. Leyton and Creek Valley face off at 5:30 p.m. The fourth match, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, is the...

  • Helen (Rothenberger) Franklin - 1940-2017 - Obituary

    Oct 27, 2017

    Helen (Rothenberger) Franklin, 77 of Sidney went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday October 27th the Christian Life Center in Sidney with Pastor Pete Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to the Christian Life Center. Friends may stop at Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 1-7:00 PM, with family present 5:30-7:00. You may view Helen's book o...

  • Dennis D. Larson - Obituary

    Oct 27, 2017

    Dennis D. Larson, age 90, of Gurley, passed away October 22, 2017 in Sidney, Nebraska. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday October 28th at the United Church of the Plains in Dalton with Pastor Wayne Pouppirt officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-7:00 P.M. to sign Dennis' register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dennis' name to the Leyton FFA Chapter. You may view Dennis' Book of...