Articles from the May 26, 2015 edition
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STATE CHAMPS
OMAHA, Neb. – Shortly after gaining three points for the Sidney High School boys' track team in the 200-meter dash finals – the second-to-last event of the 2015 Class B NSAA Track and Field... Full story
Holecheck recalls fun of winning two state titles
"This is something they'll never forget ... something they can never take away from you." – Jim Holechek, member of Sidney's 1970 state championship team On Sunday, a parade made its way through...
Remembering on Memorial Day
A rainstorm on Monday morning followed by a constant drizzle led to a cancellation of scheduled events at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Events planned by the V.F.W. Post 610, the Disabled... Full story
Summer road construction underway June 1
Summer road construction season is around the corner and will be slowing down parts of Sidney starting June 1. According to the City of Sidney, upcoming construction of the Pole Creek Crossing and the Fort Sidney Road Bridge Project will begin....
Nebraska gas prices inch up by 4 cents on average
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.59 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has...
No Till Notes: 'NTOP Whirlwind Expo'
I’m sitting here at my desk watching the rain change over to snow in late May. They’re calling for more snow overnight. It has already rained and snowed 5.2 inches of precipitation on our farm this month. The corn we planted three weeks ago has...
Phyllis C. Hickey
Phyllis C. Hickey, 92, a long-time resident of Sidney, passed away on Nov. 3, 2013, after a series of illnesses. According to her wishes, her remains will now return to Sidney for final interment.... Full story
Engagement: Steffen, Arterburn to marry
Leon and Joan Steffen of West Point, Neb. would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Steffen, to Jack Arterburn, son of Joe and Cathy Arterburn of Sidney. Emily graduated from... Full story
Community Calendar 05-26-15
Friday, May 29 The Sidney Public Library will kick off the Summer Reading Program on Friday, May 29 at the library, located at 1112 12th Ave. Signups begin at 6:30 p.m., and a family movie will follow at 7 p.m. Bring blankets and low lawn chairs,... Full story
CLASS B GIRLS' STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET: Rosenbaum secures medal in final hurrah
OMAHA, Neb. – After reaching the Class B state track meet for the fourth straight season, Sidney High School high jumper Savanna Rosenbaum was hoping to gain one more experience to remember her...
CLASS D GIRLS' STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET: Rozelle brings home 5th place in discus for top girls' finish
OMAHA, Neb. – With a mixture of outgoing state veterans and upcoming underclassmen, each of the local Class D high schools were represented by strong performers at the NSAA Girls' State...
CLASS D BOYS' STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET: P-D boys shine in Class D meet
OMAHA, Neb. – If the Potter-Dix High boys' track team wasn't having enough success after ending an 11-year gold-medal drought and fighting for first place among the top Class D teams in Nebraska...
Coyote relay brings home gold
OMAHA, Neb. – About a year ago, somewhere along the road between Omaha and Potter, four recently adorned NSAA track and field medalists began to dream of greater achievement. They didn't so much...