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Sidney chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion combined forces Memorial Day morning to provide a memorial service honoring those who have served and died in service to their country. "It's not about the beginning of summer, or a long weekend," said Fred Wiedeburg, serving as master of ceremonies. "Memorial Day is the most solomn of holidays, to honor those who have died in service to their country." Wiedeburg, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First...
OMAHA (AP) — Financial documents show Cabela’s had been trying to sell itself months before an investor declared its big stake and publicly pushed for the sale. The Omaha World-Herald reports that documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week detail the yearlong process to sell the Nebraska-based outdoor gear retailer. Filings show Cabela’s management privately discussed selling the company as early as June 2015. Elliott Management, a New York-based hedge fund, declared an 11 percent stake in October 2015, saying it woul...
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet with the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce on today to give an update on the issues before Congress, including tax reform, health care, and trade. This event is open to the public. The visit is one of two the Congressman is holding in the area. The second is tomorrow in Oshkosh. Planned meetings include: Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce 740 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162 Today, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MDT) Thursday, June 1 Oshkosh 9:30 a.m. MT Meet with Garden County Chamber of Commerce at...
Sidney Electric Department's undergrounding efforts continue. The process of placing power cables underground is being done through both contracted and city services. "We used to contract for it when we'd do the underground and service lines, and then go to the individual houses," Ed Sadler, city manager, said. "We now have our own electrician that does it for us, so we can do it all year round for the most part." The effort protects the lines from natural forces as varied as weather and...
With school dismissed and warm weather arrived, Sidney's Legion and Deer Run parks are available for visitors. Some changes have been made to improve guests' experiences, Tom Von Seggern, parks director, said. Among them, playground restrooms are now more handicap accessible. "We put in a van parking pad and sidewalks to get from the picnic shelter to the restroom and not have to fight the gravel," Von Seggern said. "You can make it across there on concrete now." While the parks and their...
