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The Cheyenne County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution in support of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and in protest against. The Nebraska Legislature is considering Legislative Bill 54 (LB 54) which would give the courts authority to have firearms removed from a home. Tuesday morning, Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub presented a resolution defining the county's position against the bill also referred to as the “Red Flag Law.” “Our position is it would take away a per...
Every community has its history. There are museums and there are informal collectors who have living museums off the main road. And there is living history a community refuses to let die. That is the story of the Potter Sundry and the Tin Roof Sundae. According to Wikipedia.org, the Tin Roof Sundae was created in 1916. The "lab" was the Potter Drug Co., owned by Jame Earl Thayer. The designer of the slathering concoction of chocolate and vanilla ice creams, chocolate syrup, peanuts and...
Michelle Pastor with Tri-State G&T was in Sidney on Tuesday, Feb. 18th presenting "Story Behind the Switch" to 4th Grade students at North Elementary. Lacey Gulbranson and Yolanda Hruska of Wheat Belt were also present to assist with the presentation. "Story Behind the Switch" is a 45-60 minute traveling program presented by Wheat Belt and their power supplier Tri-State. The presentation included several interactive electricity demonstrations and covered diverse energy resources, energy...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners opened one bid for work on County Road 115. Wieser Construction of Sidney submitted the winning bid. The bid extension of a paved surface south from Love's Truck Stop to County Road 21. The board also met with a representative of the PRCA Committee to discuss improvements of the rodeo grounds. Commissioner Randal Miller was appointed to meet with Wheat Belt Public Power District. The County recently received a notice of underpayment to Wheat Belt. The...
Bayard- State Senator Steve Erdman, Legislative District 47, filed to run for his second term. Erdman brings experience serving in the Nebraska Legislature for the past four years. While representing District 47, Erdman's most notable fight has been for property tax relief. “In my second term I plan to continue fighting for those who are excessively tax burdened,” stated Erdman. “My first term has been successful in getting tax relief (LB512) for property owners who experienced property disaster in Nebraska over the last year.” He assures voter...
South Elementary School students were greeted Friday, Feb. 21, by the school's "Wacky Waving Arm Guy Day" character. The school set a goal to get 2,500 Raider Badges. Principal Rick Meyer also dressed as a second Wacky Waving Arm Guy....
Ada M. Sharman, age 103 of Sidney, NE passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 in Sidney. Cremation is planned with Memorial Services at a later date. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ada’s care and funeral arrangements....
Keep Sidney Beautiful was invited to the St. Patrick's Church Book club to discuss environment and recycling after the group read 'Laudato Si: On Care for our Common Home,' an encyclical written by Pope Francis. In his writing, Pope Francis calls for "a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet," and urges the whole human family to work together, knowing that change is possible. As stated in the subtitle, the theme of our planet being a common home is reiterated to stress...
The high-schooler walked hand-in-hand with the kindergartner through their school’s gymnasium in Chappell, a small town in the Nebraska Panhandle. Heartwarming moments like these are growing more common at Creek Valley Public Schools, since the implementation of “Storm Families”, an innovative mentorship model that is binding the entire district. Tessa Fraass, Creek Valley's K-12 Principal, just wishes she had taken a picture. “It was this brief realization of 'This is what it’s all about’,” said Fraass. “I’m really all about relationships and...
This year the Sidney Regional Medical Center statt are raising awareness to the fact that every 40 seconds an American dies from heart disease. The s back of the shirt will have a logo defining that every 40 seconds a person is lost to heart disease. The team will be wearing the shirts on Fridays during February. When in doubt, see your provider and get checked out!...
Cheyenne County - Each spring Keep American Beautiful Affiliates join together to host events as part of the Great American Cleanup. Last year over 550,000 volunteers participated in events around the country and collected an estimated 23.4 million pounds of litter and recyclables. For 2020, the 22nd year of the Great American Cleanup, Keep Sidney Beautiful is hosting a series of cleanups and events to reduce litter in Cheyenne County, increase recycling, and to beautify our communities. Keep...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced Alyson Holt of Dalton as a winner of his statewide 2020 Photography Contest. "Nebraska is full of unique beauty, and these students have captured what it really means to live in the home of 'The Good Life.' I am proud to recognize Alyson's work and share her talent with Nebraskans across our state." Background: Senator Sasse invited high school students from across the state to submit images of Nebraska scenery. The winning photographs will b...
Life-long habits are set during the first three years of a child’s life. The nutritious foods and services offered by the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program lay the foundation in exposing young children to a variety of healthy foods, establishing ideal eating habits, and preventing childhood obesity. WIC provides healthy, science-based foods at no cost, breastfeeding support, referrals to other community resources, and nutrition information. In doing so, WIC’s intention is to promote healthy pregnancies, improve birth out...
Sidney -The Cheyenne County Chamber awarded the December Dress Down Day funds to the King's Daughters the help cover the cost of their annual Christmas Boxes. December is a busy month for King's Daughters. Treat bags and cookie trays are delivered to shut- ins, elderly individuals, Western Heritage residents and those in the community who could use a little cheer. Poinsettias are delivered to individuals who have lost loved ones during the year. Christmas décor is hung at all the...
Whirlpool representatives were in Sidney recently for a ribbon cutting and to meet with potential employees. The company is seeking part-time staff to fill positions in their virtual call center. Their goal was to hire 20 and 60 by May. For more information, go to [email protected]....
Sidney's Lady Raider Basketball team faced Scottsbluff in the Subdistrict B-8 Championship Game on February 21. After avenging a two-point overtime loss in the beginning of the season with an 11-point victory at home on February 8, the Lady Raiders were matched up against the scrappy Lady Bearcats in the subdistrict final for the second year in a row. Sidney again started the game slowly, with the visitors jumping out to a quick 5-to-0 lead before the Lady Raiders got their offense on track and...
Leyton's Lady Warrior Basketball team has had a solid if streaky season, going 12-and-8 prior to their second round D2-12 Subdistrict Tournament match up against Creek Valley at Sidney Middle School. Leyton earned a bye, and then faced Creek Valley after they had defeated Potter-Dix in the first round. Leyton had beaten Creek Valley by 20 points at home, and a change in venue did not help the Lady Storm's fortunes against Leyton as the Lady Warriors rocketed to a 27-to-2 halftime lead on their...
The Sidney Red Raider Freshman Boy's Basketball team won the end of season tournament by defeating Scottsbluff 53-38 in the championship game. Pictured from left are: Coach Zack Barrett, Jeff Christian, Nolan Hofrock, Austin Roelle, Jacob Dowse, Cameron Leeling, Jaeden Dillehay, John Beier, and Micah Schneider....
Sidney junior Brady Robb wrestled his way to a third place finish in the 170 lb division in the competitive Class B bracket at the NSAA State Tournament on Saturday. Sidney sent seven wrestlers to the state tournament, but only Robb came away with a medal. Senior Jacob Peckham lost an overtime match by fall, but gave it his all, breaking a rib during the final match. Although only Robb made it to the final round, look for Sidney to return a group of wrestlers to the State Tournament as the...
Boys Basketball Scores - MAC Conference Bayard 2/24 Bayard - - - - 48 Hemingford - - - - 41 Creek Valley 2/21 Wallace 8 18 16 22 64 Creek Valley 13 16 6 12 47 Garden County 2/21 Leyton 14 0 16 17 47 Garden Cty 23 14 11 15 63 Minatare 2/21 Potter-Dix 15 7 20 18 60 Minatare 15 2 18 11 46 Leyton 2/21 Leyton 14 0 16 17 47 Garden Cty 23 14 11 15 63 Potter-Dix 2/21 Potter-Dix 15 7 20 18 60 Minatare 15 2 18 11 46 South Platte 2/21 Hitchcock Cty 23 22 17 22 84 South Platte 11 13 9 7 40 Girls Basketball Scores - MAC Conference Bayard 2/18 Bayard 13 8...
The Sidney Danz Team earned Runner-Up honors in Class B at the Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships....
Creek Valley's Storm Basketball team defeated the Minatare Indians Monday at Sidney High School in the first round of the D1-12 Subdistrict Tournament by a final score of 44-to-33. The game started with Creek Valley junior Oakley Hodges draining a three pointer, only to have Minatare junior Dario Rodriguez respond with a three point hit of his own. Both teams used defensive pressure to force turnovers and bad shots, and then teams battled to a 10-to-9 Creek Valley edge at the end of the first....
Ronald L. Fulton, age 90, of Sidney ended his life on this earth on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 28, 2020 in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Pastor Mike Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 4-6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Convoy of Hope by phone at (417) 823-8998 or P.O. Box 1125,...
Melvin 'Mel' Eugene Kella, 93, passed away in his sleep on February 16, 2020 in Sidney, Nebraska. Melvin was born September 27, 1926 in Kansas City, MO to Harry Younger Kella and Georgia (Bailey) Kella. He was the youngest of three children. Melvin attended school in Kansas City where he was a member of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 to fight in World War II. He completed basic training at Farragut, Idaho and advanced training at the Naval Reser...
