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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 Championships on Saturday – Sidney High School sophomore Alex Linneman shook his head. "I feel like I could have done better," said Linneman, who finished sixth. "We're down in points. I needed a P.R. We needed that race and the 4x400 too." Linneman was right. The Raiders needed to take at least 12 point... Full story
"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 Sidney, beginning near Interstate 80 and travelling down 11th and 10th avenues before turning onto Illinois Street and ending at the high school. The sirens – echoing off homes and businesses – were heard first, sounding from a pair of fire trucks and a handful of police and sheriff's vehicles. A few d...
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 American Veterans Chapter 40 and the American Legion Post 17 were to include speakers, the laying of a wreath, a benediction, a gun salute and the playing of "Taps." Despite the cancellation, dozens of people turned out to honor those who died while serving in the armed forces. Cemeteries in other nearby... Full story
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. During phase two of of the Pole Creek Crossing and the Fort Sidney Road Bridge Project, this will involved the construction of Pole Creek Crossing from Greenwood Road to Fort Sidney Road, the demolition and reconstruction of the Fort Sidney Road Bridge as well as reconstruction of the intersection of...
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 increased 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.75 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Monday were 86.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 17 cents per gallon h...
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 barely sprouted and laying in cold wet soil. I have no idea when we are going to get a break to plant the rest of our corn. Looks like it will be later than I’ve ever planted corn before. From what I understand the sugar beet farmers are very concerned about their crop as well. Needless to say produ...
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. Mrs. Hickey is survived by 5 children; Michael A. Hickey, of Leesburg, Va.; Matthew M. Hickey of Portland Ore.; Joseph A. Hickey of Douglasville, Pa.; James P. Hickey of Catawissa, Pa.; and Mary P. Woerner of Swedesboro, N.J. She was predeceased by a son Albert J. Hickey of Sidney, and long-time... Full story
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 West Point Central Catholic High School in 2011, and the Nebraska Medical Center, May 8, 2015, where she earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing. Jack graduated from Sidney High School in 2009 and earned a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, in 2014. He... Full story
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, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Tuesday, June 2 A Parkinson’s support group for the Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or ema... Full story
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 high school track career by – a state medal. While Rosenbaum, a senior, accomplished what she set out to do on a tense final jump at 5 feet, 2 inches, the Red Raiders were powered largely by a group of underclassmen who are likely dreaming of greater glory for next year. The Sidney girls finished the 201...
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 Championships. None of the squads had enough firepower to compete for a team title though. Giltner won the state championship with 38 points to edge out runners-up Wynot and Axtell, which each scored 36. The top eight teams were separated by just eight points. Potter-Dix ended the meet with five points, Leyton w...
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 for two days, how about going out with a school record? Meanwhile, the Leyton Warriors, with just a small contingent on hand to represent the boys, also managed a school record. And both Warrior qualifiers will be back to try again next season. With 30 points, the Coyotes tied for fourth with Wausa in t...
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 talk about how good it would feel to be a state champion. They talked more about what it would take to get there. But once Jake Johnson, Sam Bogert, Cameron Purcell and Cooper Hicks, in that order, ran themselves to a state championship on Friday in the 3,200-meter relay, they couldn't help but think a...
