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West Elementary sixth grader Haley Kennedy knows what it must have been like for children living during the American Revolution. For starters, she said, "you would have had to help with the family farm or business and do extra chores." Her essay on the subject, written as part of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution contest, was recently awarded first place in the state. Students taking part in the contest were asked to explore the lives of children during the...
Although the city hasn't made any final decisions, an analysis of possible operations costs compared with revenue indicates that building an indoor and outdoor pool won't be possible unless a benefactor steps in with a sizable donation. "The initial feasibility study showed what a challenge it would be to have an indoor/outdoor combination," said city manager Gary Person. "It's just reality." Salaries for full time employees and year-round operating costs would make an indoor pool a very expensive endeavor. "It just becomes extraordinarily...
Sales tax collections from the new half percent tax that Sidney voters approved in July 2013 are coming in at a rate that seems higher than expected. Although the city predicted that yearly revenue over the 10 years that the sales tax will be collected would average $1 million per year, the city thought the tax would bring in a lower amount for first few years. After tracking the first five months of revenue, city manager Gary Person now believes the city will reach the $1 million per year mark sooner than expected. “The thing with sales tax is...
Shirley A. Clark, 84 of Sidney, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Shirley’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
The following person appeared in Deuel County District Court on Friday, March 7, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Louis Smith, age 33 of St. Louis, Mo., appeared for a suppression hearing on charges of Possession of Marijuana with Intent, Possession of Marijuana over a pound and No drug tax stamps. The charges are class III, IV and IV felonies, respectively. Pursuant to a plea agreement he pled no contest to an amended charge of Possession of Marijuana over a pound and Attempted Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver/Distribute.... Full story
Tuesday, March 11 The Sidney Public Library will be offering the “Book Bunch” for children kindergarten through 2nd grade on Tues., March 11th at 4 p.m. This program supports the use of story as an outlet for creative expression in which they craft an item related in some way to the story. Sign-up is requested so they can plan appropriately. For more info and/or to register, please call the library at 308-254-3110. Thursday, March 13 Sidney High School graduating Class of 1974 will have a 40th year reunion planning meeting on Thursday, Mar... Full story
I want to start off by thanking everyone who made this year’s Panhandle No till Partnership’s winter conference a success. I especially want to thank the members of the PNTP for all their efforts in putting together this conference and congratulate them for a job well done. I also want to thank the 135 individuals who attended the conference to further educate themselves on all aspects of no till crop production. More than 100 producers attended the two day conference to gain more knowledge on improving their soil health, conserving our water r...
Sidney High School senior Lucas Rosenbaum has committed to Missouri S & T University in Rolla, Mo., where he plans to compete with the track and field team and study engineering. Rosenbaum, a straight-A student and four-sport athlete, will join the Miners primarily as a pole vaulter. He presently shares the Red Raiders record in the event with a vault of 14-1. At state last season he vaulted 14 feet. Of the 12 top finishers at state, Rosenbaum was the only junior. This season he has set a goal...
The redesigned Hillside Golf Course in Sidney will open for the season on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Work associated with the new sprinkler and drainage system will continue through spring. Tee times can be arranged by calling (308) 254-2311.... Full story
Sidney graduate Kaitlyn Wells, junior at University of Nebraska-Kearney, broke the meet record at the Concordia Indoor Invitational on Feb. 14 in the 800 meter run, setting a new mark of 2.18:58. She is also a member of the 4 X 400 relay team which broke the meet record with 3.55:64. On March 2 at the MIAA Conference Championships in Joplin, Mo., the 4x4 relay team placed second with a time of 3:53:31. Wells is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Social Work.... Full story
Sidney's Sharpshooters work on their trap skills during practice at the Sidney Shooting Park last weekend. Competition begins on March 15 with an event in Hyannis. Tyler Miller takes aim.... Full story
AREA SPORTS Thu. Mar. 13 BOYS BASKETBALL 2014 Nebraska Boys Class D2 State Championship @ Lincoln Southeast High School No. 7 Leyton (18-5) vs. No. 2 Falls City Sacred Heart (23-4) 10:45 a.m.... Full story
