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The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce hosted "Night at the Races" on Friday evening at Hillside Bar and Grill. The event included six horse races and a dessert auction. The Cheyenne County Young Professionals Group also provided a 50/50 raffle. Bev Arellano of the Chamber says it was a wonderful success and they plan on holding the event again next year.... Full story
Former Sidney resident Lowell Nelson has released a new self-empowerment book entitled "Choose Your Personal Greatness, You Are Too Good for Average." The book falls in the categories of self help, inspirational and motivational. "The subject of the book deals with becoming a no-limit thinker," Nelson said. "We need to remove ourselves from external limitations in life such as corporate glass ceilings, vicious racial and gender discrimination, and get ourselves in internal thinking where there...
The Sidney Public Library recently received a check for $417.88 from Runza's "Great Books for Great Kids" program. This is the 12th year the library has received funds. Pictured, from left to right, are: Sariana Wagner, Jessica Stokes, Titus Terman, Jayden Thorson and Abraham Meky. They are all members of the "Thursday Storytime" session at the library and got the opportunity to take a look at some of the new books purchased.... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – 21st Century Equipment and Frank Implement Company have jointly announced the acquisition of Frank Implement’s John Deere dealerships by 21st Century Equipment. This transaction is expected to be complete in early 2015. Frank Implement Co. is a third-generation John Deere dealership established in 1957, with locations in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Torrington, Wyo. Both locations will become part of the 21st Century Equipment family of John Deere dealerships. As a part of this transaction, Bryan Frank will acquire an own...
LINCOLN – Nebraska State Patrol vehicles will again fly red ribbons this holiday season in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving efforts to encourage motorists to never drive impaired. Presenting a united front in the statewide effort to remove impaired drivers from Nebraska roads, the Nebraska State Patrol joined Nebraska’s governor, first lady, MADD, local law enforcement and public safety partners, to kick-off the MADD Red Ribbon, “Tie One On For Safety” campaign. Started in 1986, the campaign encourages motorists to tie a red ribbon...
Musa M. Duffield, 89 of Chappell, passed away at her home Saturday morning, Nov. 22, 2014. Funeral Services for Musa will be at 10:30 a.m., Wed., Nov. 26th in the Chappell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ezekiel Koech officiating. Friends may stop at the church from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Musa’s name to the Chappell Senior Center, Adopt a dog of Chappell and or the Chappell United Methodist Church. You may view Musa’s book of memories, share pho... Full story
Tuesday, Nov. 25 The Sidney Public Library will be offering “Together is Fun” for youth kindergarten through 6th grade on Tues., Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. This program will emphasize Thanksgiving Fun with games and/or craft. For more information, please call the library at 254-3110. Thursday, Nov. 27 Free 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner held at the First United Methodist Church on Thurs., Nov. 27 from noon to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome! If you desire, please bring a veggie, salad or dessert to share. For more information, please call Dean/Susan at... Full story
Early registration runs through Dec. 1 for the New Crops Technology Conference scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, at Sidney. The conference, sponsored by Nebraska Extension, will focus on the challenges of bringing new crops to market for western Nebraska. It begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. at Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus. Conference speakers will share information about marketing and economics and research on production under limited irrigation of proso millet, sunflower, pea, fenugreek and biofuel. The conference w...
CHADRON, Neb. – Barrett Brown of Sidney, son of Steve Brown and Melissa Schultz, has received a scholarship to Chadron State College. Barrett received the Elta and George Spencer-Thompson scholarship for $500. He is a junior at Chadron, studying business.... Full story