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The Sidney City Council on Tuesday, March 24, approved moving ahead with a Community Development Block Grant that will benefit the Elks Lodge restoration project. The grant is for $415,000. The project would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of the Sidney Elks "This is regarding the redevelopment of the Elks Lodge," Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard said via video conference. The grant will help return the building to its historic relevance, $5,000 for...
Marley Struempler takes cues from her mom Jennifer Struempler Thursday March 26 at North Elementary. North Elementary staff designated drop-off spots near the school for students to return school work and to pick up their assigned Chromebook computer....
The Sidney City Council met with a full council March 24, but only a few council and staff in the council chamber. The Council is following safety protocol and introduced the public to its first webcast meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom, an audio/video communications system designed to conduct “cloud meetings.” Participants call by computer or mobile device and can then participate in the meeting without approaching the 10-person crowd limit. Mayor Roger Gallaway announced the State of Neb...
When the novel coronavirus presence in the United States was announced, its impact was noted in specific areas, people who had health struggles. Then it arrived on “Main Street” and it became everyone's concern. Two local families share their perspectives and what enduring the pandemic means to them. At the close of the March 24 Sidney City Council meeting, Brett Bently of Sidney asked what the City is doing for families facing utility disconnection. During the virtual meeting, Bently asked if...
Staff of North Elementary School meet with parents as they drop of student homework and are presented their student's Chromebook laptop computer....
People in Nebraska are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. CPR Call Blocker, makers of the US’s best-selling call blocking device, is predicting that scammers and fraudsters will be ready to strike and take advantage of the situation as more states go into lockdown, forcing people to stay at home, and is warning people in Nebraska to be on their guard for a rise in b...
Duane R. Smith, age 83, of Sidney, NE passed away in Kimball, March 26, 2020. Memorial services are pending and will be announced when available. Cremation has been held. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Duane’s care and funeral arrangements....
Joshua J. Gipfert, age 34, of Gurley, NE passed away Friday, March 27, 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 Josh’s care and funeral arrangements....
Fern Frei, age 61, of Potter, NE passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Potter. Memorial services are pending and will be announced when available. Cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Fern’s care and funeral arrangements....
In a matter of just a few weeks, the outbreak of COVID-19 has upended how Nebraskans and all Americans are living their lives. Schools have closed their doors, bars and restaurants have shut down, and nearly all public events have been put on hold to slow the disease’s spread. As uncertain and stressful as this time of crisis is, I have seen so many wonderful stories of Nebraskans helping one another. Brickway Brewery & Distillery in Omaha is using its distillers to produce hand sanitizer for fe...
The Potter American Legion Auxiliary Unit to Potter Post #291 has selected Mary Kasten, daughter of Jason and Amanda Kasten, and MiKayla Lee, daughter of Rob and Toni Lee, to attend the 2020 Cornhusker Girls State session in Lincoln on May 31 to June 6, 2020. Mary’s school activities are volleyball, basketball, track, one act plays, speech, band, choir, swing choir, quiz bowl, FFA, FCA, peer tutoring and class officer. Mary volunteered at the Art Loft, helped with the Youth involved In Potter program, Children’s Theater, Church youth gro...
Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) announced recently the move to "essential staffing" as a precautionary measure. Essential staffing is a general definition for reducing staff to only those needed during emergent situations, yet being able to provide patient care. The decision to decrease non-essential personnel at this time was made through consulting with the medical staff and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD). "The organization is taking every precaution to ensure the safety...
After consultation with COVID-19 Unified Command, it has been determined that all schools in the Nebraska Panhandle will be closed through May 1st, with the possibility of schools being closed for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year. This decision will be re-evaluated as circumstances change, with parents and families updated accordingly and extended as needed. This is a precautionary measure; there are currently no confirmed cases in the Panhandle; however, local health and school officials are watching the COVID-19 situation in...
Omaha – In light of the national shortage of one-use personal protective equipment (PPE), Nebraska Medicine has developed a safe and effective method to decontaminate these items so they can be used multiple times, instead of just once. A team led by John Lowe, PhD, UNMC assistant vice chancellor for inter-professional health security training and education, is using ultraviolet light towers to irradiate high numbers of masks, which were originally designed to only be used once. The strategy will allow Nebraska Medicine to greatly extend its su...
If you've lived in Sidney for a significant amount of time, you have no doubt heard the name of Dr. C. J. Cornelius, Jr. percent He has been "doctoring," among other things, for more than 60 years in the Sidney area. percent Many of you had your broken arm set, your appendix removed, or were even delivered, by him. percent Sadly, his medical service came to an end on Thursday, March 19, after a long battle with several health issues that come with the territory of a 93-year-old man. percent I wa...
LINCOLN, Neb. – In a continued, proactive effort to prevent the potential for spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission temporarily will close state park and recreation area playgrounds and play structures beginning March 30. The closures are in keeping with national recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which encourages maintaining physical distance’ and limiting in-person social interactions. Game and Parks will continue to keep open state park and recreation areas gro...
Steven R. Bomar, 64 of Evans, CO, and formerly of Sidney, NE, passed away on March 26, 2020. A service will be scheduled at a later date. His full obituary is available at www.bowinfuneralhome.com....
Wendall Leonard Schrotberger, age 76, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home in Gurley, NE after a long battle with cancer. 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. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family for later designation. You may view Wendall's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation...
