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Four people were arrested Friday, May 10, following a combined effort by the Sidney Police Department, Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office and Nebraska State Patrol. Authorities took 12 pounds of suspected Methamphetamines from the house. The meth has an estimated street value of $500,000. Authorities also found three handguns in the search. The arrests occurred following the search for suspected narcotics in a house in Sidney. Francisco Herrera, 35, of Sterling, CO., Ashley Whited, 30, of Sidney,...
Thanking moms, parents and the community, at large, Sidney School Superintendent Jay Ehler led the "farewell" to 91 seniors at the school's graduation ceremony Monday. "As the saying goes, 'it takes a village to raise a child,' " Ehler said during opening remarks. He said the community had done all it could to help prepare the students in the Class of 2019 to move on to the next chapter in their lives. "These young men and women are ready to greet the future, knowing their possibilities are...
On Saturday, Creek Valley High School celebrated the graduation of seven seniors in a ceremony attended by proud parents, family members, and well-wishers witnessing the seniors transition to graduates ready to take on the future. The graduates were led into the gymnasium by ushers Chloe Stupka and Zach Jackson while the Creek Valley high School Concert Band played "Pomp and Circumstance". Seniors Garrett Sawyer and Chloe Mitlehner opened the ceremony with a prayer, then senior Cooper Michelman...
The village of Dalton was surging with activity Saturday as family and friends gathered to witness Leyton High School seniors moving on to their next stage in life. The gymnasium was decorated with memories from each of the graduates: the frolicking fun-times, the academic achievements and the athletic records. There were random photos of students growing from the elementary years to the high school classes. The event started with the traditional "Pomp and Circumstance" entry for seniors, the...
Mother's Day in Peetz had an even greater significance this year as Peetz High School graduated fifteen seniors in a ceremony filled with celebrations, tears, and promise for the future. After the Eighth Grade Processional welcoming incoming freshman as the Class of 2023, senior Dominick Naegele delivered the Invocation and Principal Dustin Seger presented the diplomas to the eight graders. The High School Commence-ment Ceremony followed, with the lighting of the candles and the processional of...
CHADRON-- More than 500 students were honored by Chadron State College for excellence this past semester. Chadron State College announced that 270 students met requirements for the Spring 2019 President’s List by earning a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify. Area students named to the President’s List include: Jessica Kler of Chappell, Jourdan Langley of Dalton, Madison Langley of Dalton, Justin Mohr of Dix, Hollie Clark of Pot...
The Nebraska Brass Band originally scheduled for March 2 will take the stage Friday, May 17, at Sidney High School. Tickets are available at the door. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts. The Nebraska Brass was founded in 1987. It is known as one of the most popular brass quintets of the Midwest. The Nebraska Brass visits more than 20 elementary schools annually. The group performs an annual series of five concerts in both Lincoln and Omaha, in addition...
Sidney Public Schools' top students were recognized at the board of education meeting Monday. The student recognitions were through the Sidney Middle/Senior High School Monthly Performance Award Program. The Monthly Perfor-mance Award acknowledges other criteria as well as achievement. These criteria are: - Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude toward learning. Exceptional work effort toward a particular class project. - Outstanding...
April was Autism Awareness Month. It is a time when people of like experiences gather. It is a time when people share their stories of challenges and triumphs. It is a time when fundraising far exceeds expectations. Monday night, the Sidney School Board reaped the benefits of the local efforts. Eric and Mollie Packer, along with representatives of Adams Industries and the Office of Human Development, presented a check to the school board. The check is a result of a combined effort supporting...
Sidney's Red Raider Track & Field team traveled to Ogallala on Thursday for the B-6 District Track meet, and the boys' squad finished third overall while the girls' managed to take eight place. Both teams qualified a good number of athletes to compete at the state championships in Omaha next week. Sidney head coach Matt McKay said, "Districts went about the way we were thinking minus the girls 4x800 meter relay and boys 4x400 meter relay not qualifying. Our boys 4x100 meter relay ran well and wi...
Creek Valley's Storm Track and Field team had the most success of the local teams at the D-9 District Track meet on Friday, qualifying the most athletes for the state meet in Omaha next week. The Storm boys and girls came out tops of the local schools, with the boys missing out on first place by one point, while the girls placed fourth overall. Storm senior Garrett Sawyer continued his domination of the 100 and 200 meter sprints, winning both events to punch his ticket to Omaha. Senior Cooper...
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has reopened all or portions of several state park areas that were temporarily closed after sustaining damage during March’s historic flood. The flood damaged roads, campgrounds, electrical hookups, boat ramp and docks, buildings and other structures. Parks staff and volunteers worked quickly to clear debris, repair damaged infrastructure and ensure public safety. Even so, access to some areas and services may be limited in certain locations. The following park areas are open, with the limitation...
Sidney's Red Raider Golf team traveled to the Lake Maloney golf course in North Platte on Friday to compete in the B-4 Boys District Golf championships. The date was changed to Friday to accommodate the weather, and the day provided good conditions for the competition. The North Platte team took first place with a solid win, scoring a 308 to second place Cozad's 338. Sidney finished eighth out of twelve teams with a team score of 381. Cayden Jobman led the Sidney team with a round of 81,...
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will receive $250,000 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the Grassland Enhancement Initiative project. This is the first year of award, with a potential for a second year funding totaling $250,000. The project is one of the 117 projects receiving $19,501,444 in grant awards from the Trust this year. Of these, 85 were new applications and 32 are carry-over projects. Game and Parks and Pheasants Forever will use Trust and matching funds to help landowners complete grassland habitat i...
