Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

Articles from the November 24, 2017 edition


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 11 of 11

  • Commissioners Approve New Keno Permit

    Forrest Hershberger|Nov 24, 2017

    In the county commissioners meeting Monday, the commissioners met as as the Board of Equalization, approving a $2,964 tax correction for the City of Sidney. The commissioners reconvened as the board of county commissioners, meeting with John Fahey, operator of Cheyenne County Keno. A new location for Keno was approved. Ol Pals, doing business as The Rock Sports Bar & Grill, will be offering the game, bringing the number of outlets to five. The commissioners also reviewed an audit of June to...

  • South Platte NRD Recognizes 2017 District Conservation Award Winners

    Nov 24, 2017

    On Nov. 14th the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension hosted an Awards Ceremony for the 2017 Conservation Award Winners. This year four area award winners were recognized, the Conservation Farm Award, Environmental Educator Award, Grassland Management Award, and the Tree Planter/Caretaker Award. "The winners of these awards make a difference in our District," said Shelly Gerk,...

  • Students Get Tour of County Government

    Forrest Hershberger|Nov 24, 2017

    Encouraging a person to do a job is difficult if that person doesn't first know what is required to do the job. That is part of the motivation in the Cheyenne County Government Day held Monday, Nov. 20, at Cheyenne County Courthouse. The program started with students from Sidney, Potter-Dix, Dalton and Creek Valley assembling in the Cheyenne County District Courtroom. They were addressed by Hon. Cheyenne County Judge Randin Roland, District Judge Derek Weimer, American Legion Dalton Post No....

  • Security First Hosts 19th Tree of Lights

    Forrest Hershberger|Nov 24, 2017

    It is the time of year for giving and for lighting another person's day. Security First Bank's annual Tree of Lights is an opportunity to give to a resident at the Sidney Extended Care Center. The Tree of Lights on display in the lobby of Security First Bank is decorated with stars with a person's name and gift list. Gifts are to be returned to the bank wrapped, with the star attached, by Dec. 18. Anyone who picks a name from the Tree of Lights is eligible to win $50 in Chamber gift...

  • ACCIDENT REPORTS

    Nov 24, 2017

    Lodgepole Man Escapes Injury In Truck Accident A Lodgepole man escaped injury when the truck-trailer he was driving went off the rolled and rolled Nov. 14. Tucker Peterson, 30, of Lodgepole, was driving a 2006 Freightliner trucker with a trailer on Cheyenne County Road 139 at 10:40 a.m. when the truck drifted off of the right side of the road and entered a ditch. The trailer then rolled a quarter time, totaling the truck and trailer. The accident occurred about two miles east and 2 ½ miles north of Sunol, about a mile south of County Road 30....

  • Christmas Tree Cutting Permits On Sale

    Nov 24, 2017

    Christmas tree cutting permits went on sale beginning Monday, November 20 at two of the Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands (NNFG) District Offices: the Pine Ridge and Bessey Ranger Districts in Chadron and Halsey, respectively. The permits entitle the purchaser to harvest one Ponderosa Pine or Eastern Red Cedar, measuring up to 15 feet tall. Maps will be available with the permits to identify selected areas for tree harvest for each of the Ranger Districts. The permits cost $10 and are...

  • Applications Available to Join NSP

    Nov 24, 2017

    LINCOLN - The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is looking for the next class of recruits to join the ranks as Nebraska State Troopers. Applications for the 2017 Sworn Officer Selection Process are now available. Get your application submitted now for consideration to be a part of the 59th Basic Recruit Camp scheduled to begin on May 6, 2018. "We're looking for men and women who have what it takes to become part of our team at the Nebraska State Patrol," said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the...

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Nov 24, 2017

    Sunday, Nov. 26 - The Oregon Trail Dance Club will have a dance in the old 4-H building in Kimball from 3:00-5:00. The caller is Dave Guile. Pre-rounds with Lucky will be from 2:30-3:00. Meal afterward, as always. NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE … Open House - Western Nebraska Community College Health Professionals is hosting an open house for students and parents to discuss healthcare career opportunituies. The free open house will take place November 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on the WNCC Sidney Campus. For more information contact WNCC Admissions...

  • Herbert Fecht - Obituary

    Nov 24, 2017

    Herbert Fecht, 93 of Dalton, Nebraska died of natural causes on Monday morning, November 20, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 27, 2017 in the United Church of the Plains, Trinity site in Dalton with Pastor Wayne Pouppirt officiating. A luncheon will follow immediately in the church basement. A private family inurnment will be in the Dalton Cemetery. Memorials may be...

  • Robb Credits Team, Coaches For Record

    Forrest Hershberger|Nov 24, 2017

    He was about eight years old when he and a couple of boys were just playing in the backyard, wrestling with what little they knew of the sport then. Young, some might say, but it was the start of club wrestling, then varsity competing and of an experience that has defined a second family and recognition because of his support. Derek Robb says he started wrestling when he was in third grade. It started as an opportunity, a flyer sent home from school on a Friday. Curiosity lead to applying to...

  • Reminder: Get Permission To Hunt

    Nov 24, 2017

    LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds hunters they must first gain permission before hunting on private property. GPS mapping applications are a popular tool with many hunters. These apps may show some properties as public lands, such as the School Trust Lands held by the State of Nebraska. However, these school trust lands are leased by the Nebraska Board of Education Lands and Funds to private individuals and require permission to access them for hunting. Nebraska conservation officers have received an increased number...

Rendered 03/28/2024 10:29