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On Tuesday Theodore Medina, 24, pled guilty in Cheyenne County district court to reduced charges for the November 2013 beating death of 51-year-old Ernest Ward. An altercation in Ward’s home between he and Medina, who was Ward’s ex son-in-law, ultimately ended in Ward’s death due to blunt force head injuries. Medina also pled guilty on Tuesday for the part he played in a jailhouse fight two days after Ward’s demise. Medina was initially charged with first degree assault, a class two felony and manslaughter, a class three felony for his role in...
The city again touted the benefits of designating the former Sioux Army Depot as substandard and blighted in a public hearing before the planning commission on Monday. Megan McGown, community development director, spoke with the commission about LB 66, adopted by the Nebraska legislature in 2013. The law allows for redevelopment projects outside city limits on former defense sites, like the depot. “The Sioux Army Depot, as you all know is ideally located in terms of logistics and warehousing and transportation for development for our c...
6th grade S. M. A. C. participants at West Elementary show off homemade blankets they presented to Sheriff John Jenson and Police Chief B. J. Wilkinson on Tuesday. Mrs. Fry's and Mrs. Waite's reading group students made 20 blankets as part of their service project for the program, in hopes that the officers will keep them in their patrol cars for emergencies. The students were enthusiastic about the project. "I felt really good because I knew we were going to be helping people," said student...
Sidney TeamMates held a fund day at West Elementary last week, drawing volunteers, students and even police chief B.J. Wilkinson for games, snacks and more....
Lodgepole Valley Shriners yearly shipment of Vidalia Onions were delivered to Foland Farm Machinery last week. Pictured are Brandon Draper and Ken Foland, receiving the valued items. The onions may be purchased from any Shriner, ES Auto, Holly Reality or Foland Farm Machinery. All proceeds help transport children and their families from our area to the Shriners Hospitals....
Joyce Noteboom, 92, of North Platte, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte. Joyce was born Jan. 10, 1922, to Charles Orville and Evelyn Yates Tilton at Loveland, Colo. She grew up in Gregory, S.D. and graduated from high school in 1939 from Sioux Falls, S.D. Joyce then completed a two year business program from Nettleton Business School. On Dec. 24, 1941, Joyce married Kenneth Martin Noteboom in Sioux Falls, S.D. and they made their home in...
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, May 19, 2014 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Joshua Yack, age 33 of Gurley, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 2nd and 3rd Degree Assault: Menacing Threats. These are class W and I misdemeanors, respectively. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Yack pled guilty to DUI 1st and Attempted 3rd Degree Assault: Menacing Threats, class W and II misdemeanors. Judge Roland placed Yack on probation for 9 months and ordered him to pay a $500 fine. Madison Harris, age 24 of...
Coming Up International Spy Academy Vacation Bible School at Evangelical Free Church (2763 11th St, Sidney) - Mon., June 23 through Thurs., June 26th - 9 a.m. to 11:30 am - Children ages 4 years - 4th grade are invited to attend the 4 day vacation Bible school “International Spy Academy” held on June 23 through June 26th from 9-11:30 am. Call the church office for more information at 254-6162 or email [email protected] to sign up your child today!!! Thursday, May 22 Bingo night, held every Thursday night, 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Sun...
Like many people, you might not particularly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary to make sure your assets go where you want them to go. And it’s just as important to regularly review your plans with your tax, legal and financial professionals in case any changes are needed. For instance, some of your wishes expressed in your will may be overridden by beneficiary designations you filled out years ago. If these designations become outdated, your assets could be passed to those you didn’t intend. You might be...
Wed. May 21 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Chadron @ Sidney 5, 7 p.m. Thu. May 22 No Games Scheduled Fri. May 23 TRACK & FIELD NSAA State Track & Field Championships @ Burke Stadium, Omaha 9 a.m. CDT AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Gering Seniors Tournament Sidney vs. Gordon 2 p.m. Sat. May 24 TRACK & FIELD NSAA State Track & Field Championships @ Burke Stadium, Omaha 8:30 a.m. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Gering Seniors Tournament Sidney vs. Gering 9 a.m. Sidney vs. Chadron 2 p.m. Sun. May 25 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Gering Seniors Tournament Sidney vs....
Sidney American Legion baseball player Colton Onstott was selected to an Under Armour All-American baseball team recently, allowing him to showcase his talents to college coaches and professional scouts. Onstott, the starting catcher the past two seasons for the defending district champion Sidney Post 17, will travel to Jupiter, Florida next month. While at the Baseball Factory’s Under Armour Southeast Championships, he will experience competition against some of the best young players in America. In July he will attend a similar event in G...
Sidney (8) vs Sterling Orange (7) Sterling struck first after goalkeeper Chantal Riggs had a good save, but the Orange scored a rebound. J.R. Balandran evened the score for Sidney, thanks to a pass from offensive right winger Hannah Rawley. Sterling again struck beating Riggs and her defensive line. Striker Balandran again evened the score on after receiving a pass from offensive left winger Brody Chavez. And that's the way the game proceeded. Sterling countered and landed back to back goals....
