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Articles from the September 4, 2013 edition


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  • Arrest of Sidney man on child porn charges resulted from citizen tips

    Caitlin Sievers|Sep 4, 2013

    Levi Hallett, 25, of Sidney was arrested last week in connection with alleged possession and manufacture of child pornography. He was charged with five counts of manufacture of child pornography, five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of child abuse by the Cheyenne County attorney's office. According to arrest records, a probation officer heard second hand that Hallett allegedly stored multiple photos of nude underage females on his cell phone, but none of those who spoke... Full story

  • County debates cost of inmate healthcare

    Shannon Ireland|Sep 4, 2013

    Sheriff John Jenson appeared before the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners to discuss a proposed Jail Medical Agreement. The Cheyenne County jail currently holds 18 inmates, leaving only three beds open. “Because of the way the statutes are written, our hands are tied,” Jenson said. “If they’re in our custody, we have to provide whatever medical care we can.” The changes in the Affordable Care Act should allow inmates to become eligible for Medicaid in certain circumstances. Clauses are in place to deal with scenarios such as an... Full story

  • Single car derailment barely slows UP traffic

    Shannon Ireland|Sep 4, 2013

    A train slipped from the tracks west of Sidney late Monday night. Only one boxcar near the engine was included in the incident and no one was reported injured. “I wouldn’t classify it a derailment,’ Sheriff John Jenson said. The incident occurred near Potter and a crew from Kimball was sent to begin clean up. However, it was not necessary to repair nine mile stretch of track involved in the derailment, as nearly no heads were found pulled off the railroad spikes. Two roads were closed down—county routes 22 and 105—during the...

  • Something about myself

    Shannon Ireland|Sep 4, 2013

    My name is Shannon Ireland. Most follow that up with one of two questions, “You’re joking, right?” or “Are you Irish?” I’ve actually had to show people my license before so they would believe me. Also, yes, I’m Irish. During sorority rush, I actually had a girl convinced that I was a first generation to live in the U.S. and my family ate nothing but corned beef and cabbage. I graduated from Indiana University in May with a degree in journalism. I went through many career paths before declaring journalism as my final major. I... Full story

  • Seven from Post 17's district winning squad earn all-conference honors

    Stephen McKay|Sep 4, 2013

    Seven members of the Sidney Post 17 American Legion senior baseball team and two from the juniors were named to the Panhandle Baseball All-Conference Second Team,it was announced yesterday. Despite winning the district crown, no Sidney players were named to the All Conference First Team. Among the Sidney players to earn second-team honors were outfielders Barrett Browne and Ty Ottoson; infielders Tyson Herrera, Austin Crane, Lane Harvey and Devon Sullivan and catcher Colton Onstott. Herrera was...

  • Bulldogs recover from slow start to down Haxtun in five

    Stephen McKay|Sep 4, 2013

    It didn't come easy and it didn't come fast, but the Peetz Bulldogs eventually wore down Haxtun to win their opening volleyball match of the season in five games at Carlile Gymnasim Tuesday night. Peetz dropped their first two games 25-22 and 25-17 before roaring back to win the final three battles 25-19, 25-18 and 15-6. "I think we started out with a lot of nerves," said senior Morgan Burns. "Once we got in the rhythm we starting working well together. "After losing the first two games I was a... Full story

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