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Jesus and motorcycles might seem an unlikely pair. At the Christian Motorcyclists Association, however, they fit like a worn leather jacket. Riding together helps to build friends and fellowship. But when Brent Jeffers decided to start a chapter of the CMA in Sidney, almost eight years ago, he didn't know what a source of support the organization would be for his family. About six and a half years ago, when Brent's son Jon was on his way back to college in Chadron, Jon was involved in a terrible... Full story
That Sidney's July 3 fireworks display went smoothly is more a result of planning, effort and hard work than colorful explosives. For chief Keith Stone and the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department, responsible for putting on the annual holiday show, Independence Day consumes several days, starting even before fireworks are ordered. “I’ve been doing this for 37 years,” noted Assistant Fire Chief Larry Chaon, one of a team of 20 trained for the event. Longevity means he knows the process thoro... Full story
With high school football practice set to start just over a month from now, it encouraging that the University of Nebraska's Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior is nearing completion. The center, housed inside the expanded Memorial Stadium, is working on a system that will instantly analyze a player's brain waves following any blow to the head. Accurate early analysis will help coaches and staff understand the extent of any concussion, giving them a clear idea whether or not it is safe to return a young man or woman to the fray. Belatedly, c...
Once the Buckley Bombers scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning to take a 4-2 lead, Sidney had them right where they wanted. For the third straight game and fourth time in its last five victories, Post 17 was forced to come from behind. At Chappell's Buckley Field Wednesday night, Post 17 again emerged from an early funk to register an 8-6 win. Though shaky in the first, Austin Crane recovered to hurl six solid innings and secure the win to advance his record to 3-1. He later added a...
