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The Cheyenne County Commissioners have stated that the Court House is open; however, individuals are strongly encouraged to use the online services, if possible, to conduct business and limit personal visits to the Court House. The Cheyenne County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Monday morning to address the impact of the coronavirus on county business. The meeting was held in the Cheyenne County District Courtroom with a maximum of 10 people in attendance, and numerous local officials...
Not all disabilities are visible. Not all service dogs are about physical help. Sometimes, the best of service dogs match what the handler needs, not what he or she wants. The Disability Dogs clinic held at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday focused on matching service veterans and first responders. The clinic brought together veterans with a variety of needs. Disability Dogs founder Ashley Tomberg, of Gainesville, Fla., is a no-nonsense direct speaking veteran who focuses on...
A young couple moved from Sidney a few months ago, setting up house in Parker, Co. Life moved on for the young parents and their child, until a night out resulted in becoming a statistic, a coronavirus-19 patient. Dylan Gregg talked about his experience with the virus also referred to as COVID-19 by phone recently. “It pretty much feels like you're having constant asthma attacks,” he said. He said it started March 12 following his attending a hockey game. He started experiencing symptoms, inc...
The Panhandle region welcomed spring with a dose of heavy wet snow and wind last week. As the first day of spring arrived, so did moisture-heavy snow, resulting in power outages and closed roads throughout the region. The National Weather Service recorded readings near Sidney from clear but overcast and breezy on Tuesday afternoon to windy and heavy snow on Thursday. Between then, the area also experienced heavy fog officially reducing visibility at the airport to a quarter-mile before falling...
Lincoln – Judge Randin R. Roland of Sidney is one of 30 distinguished Nebraska lawyers honored as a Fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. The lawyers were recognized March 13 at the Foundation's 32nd Annual Fellows Dinner at the Holland Center in Omaha. Roland is County Judge for the 12th Judicial District. Also, at the dinner Supreme Court Justice Mike Heavican received the Foundation's Public Service Award and Prof. Edward J. Birmingham of Creighton University Law School received the O...
Panhandle Public Health Director Kim Engel says all COVID-19 tests as of March 18 have returned negative. However Nebraska did record its second case of “community spread,” this time in Douglas County. During a recent video press conference, Engel also said restaurants are still open, for take-out and delivery only. She added that small business loans for up to 30 years and $2 million will be available. “Of course they (businesses) are being impacted,” she said. At that time, she said stores...
Dr. Carl J. Cornelius, Jr. M.D. age 93, of Sidney, NE passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Sidney. Memorial services will be held at a later date due to the CDCs new recommendation of no groups larger than 10 people. Cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Carl’s care and funeral arrangements....
Wendall L. Schrotberger, age 76, of Gurley, NE passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 in Gurley. Memorial services will be held at a later date due to the CDCs new recommendation of no groups larger than 10 people. Cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Carl’s care and funeral arrangements....
Facebook group Nebraska Beekeeping is buzzing with activity as local beekeepers find out if their hives survived the winter. With over 800 members on the social networking platform, ranging from serious professionals to newcomer enthusiasts, the group has become a central hive for beekeepers looking to find mentors, equipment, and even new bees. As the weather warms and spring approaches, the Facebook group’s members are sharing the status of their hives and whether or not they “overwintered.” If temperatures drop too low it’s possible not eno...
NORTH PLATTE – In a proactive state and national effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and ensure the health of its customers and staff, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is closing the public crane viewing blind at North River Wildlife Management Area north of Hershey. The Commission aims to protect its staff and customers by removing opportunities for crowds to gather at facilities and events and by maintaining clean areas that are available to the public. A prairie-chicken viewing blind located south of North Platte, is a p...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Sidney Allard, Zoey Dornbier, Isak Doty, Ty Grunig, Cole Hanley, Ellie Hollingshead, Luke Holly, Siona Kshirsagar, Johnathan Meza, Danay Peters, Katie Ramsey, Syrus Roberts, McGuire Rolls, Talissa Tanquary, Luke Uhlir, Grace Weber and Shealynn Wittrock. 8th Grade A Average Honor Roll Rishyanthi Banoth, Matthew Carlson, Isis Finnie, Madison Kuhns, Dominik Lucero, Kandice Luu, Isabelle Neve, Austin Pace, Madison Packer, Jenju Peters, Payton Schrotberger, Brenden Shepard, Grant Smircich, Ariadna Torres, Trasyn...
Worship leader, Sarah Jenkins is welcomed and appointed to the Lodgepole and Chappell United Methodist Churches. Sunday, March 1st was when the congregation first heard from their new district appointed lay speaker. Sarah has said, "Yes Lord" in response to filling a four month period as pulpit supply for these two church families. During the past 20 years Sarah has served in a variety of leadership roles. Her early years of public speaking began with 4-H speech and demonstration projects in...
