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  • Cabela's 2014 shareholder meeting

    Caitlin Sievers|Jun 4, 2014

    Michael Riordan (left) and Ray McPherson (right) speak about the Cabela's culture before the 2014 shareholder meeting held at Sidney High School on Wednesday. Look for a full story detailing the meeting in Thursday's paper....

  • Rising prices, expansion to affect county offices

    Caitlin Sievers|Jun 4, 2014

    Top discussion items in preparation for yearly budget planning at Monday’s county commissioner meeting included more work for the clerk and assessor’s office, as well as the rising price of gravel for the highway department. Cheyenne County’s budget year runs from July 1 to June 30. County Commissioner Harold Winkelman commented that most departments seem to be staying within budget this year. County highway superintendent Tom Noel informed the commissioners that gravel prices were on the rise, and the county will have to deal with that issue...

  • Anne Smith

    Jun 4, 2014

    Anne Smith, 92 of Sidney, passed peacefully into the Lord's hands at 9:53 p.m., Sat., Nov. 9, 2013. She did so in the presence of her son Bob Smith, daughter Carole Tobler, and grandson Scott Tobler. Cremation has been held. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., June 7th in the Greenwood Cemetery with Father Art Faesser officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne's name to SRMC Extended care. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Anne's...

  • Court Briefs 06-04-14

    Jun 4, 2014

    The following person appeared in Deuel County Court on Friday, May 30, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Nicholas Swenson, age 23 of Minneapolis, Minn., appeared for jury trial on a charge of Carrying a Concealed Weapon, a class I misdemeanor. The jury found him guilty. The parties proceeded straight to sentencing where the defendant received a fine of $1,000 plus court costs. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, June 2, before the Honorable Randin Roland: William Lee, age 30 of Dalton, appeared for presentment...

  • Community Calendar 06-04-14

    Jun 4, 2014

    Coming Up International Spy Academy Vacation Bible School at Evangelical Free Church (2763 11th St, Sidney) - Mon., June 23 through Thurs., June 26th - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 4 years - 4th grade are invited to attend the 4 day vacation Bible school “International Spy Academy” held on June 23 through June 26th from 9-11:30 am. Call the church office for more information at 254-6162 or email [email protected] to sign up your child today!!! Gear up for VBS! Join us for Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the ages 2 thr...

  • Conversation about finances is important for newlyweds

    Edward Jones|Jun 4, 2014

    June is a popular month for weddings. If you’re getting married this month, you no doubt have many exciting details to discuss with your spouse-to-be. But after you get back from the honeymoon, you’ll want to have another discussion — about your finances. It might not sound glamorous, but couples who quickly “get on the same page” regarding their financial situation are actually taking a step that can help them immensely as they build their lives together. As you start talking about your finances, be sure to cover these areas: • Separate or...

  • Garska silences Hershland

    Stephen McKay|Jun 4, 2014

    Post 17 had to play without T.J. Garska for the season's opening two weeks. They found out Tuesday night it was well worth the wait. Thanks to a stellar pitching performance by Garska and strong hitting from Bradey Holtz and Scott Phillips, Sidney turned back Hershey Post 279 in Sutherland 8-1. The juniors were less fortunate as Hershland won in walk-off fashion, 5-4. Though used primarily in a closer's roll at Spring Hill High School in Longview, Texas, Garska was given the ball on this night...

  • Mid-Plains All-Star Basketball Rosters

    Jun 4, 2014

    The rosters have been set for the Eighth Annual Mid-Plains Area All-Star Game. The game will be played on Friday June 6 at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, with the girls game set to tip at 6 p.m. and the boys game to follow at 7:45 p.m Girls Black Team Jaylen Schuster, Sutherland Allison Sawyer, North Platte Abbie Fanning, Wauneta-Palisade Kaitlin Martin, Sandhills-Thedford Summer Mueller, Creek Valley Tailor Lee, Wauneta-Palisade Justine Stone, Maywood Jerry Straber, Creek Valley Maddie Seamann, Hershey Samantha Staggs,...

  • Garska silences Hershland

    Stephen McKay|Jun 4, 2014

    Keaton Wakefield hits the deck after fouling a ball off his foot....

  • Area Sports Schedule 06-04-14

    Jun 4, 2014

    Wed. Jun 4 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Chappell @ Sidney Juniors 5 p.m. Seniors to Follow Thu. Jun 5 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Sidney @ Torrington, Wyoming Juniors 5 p.m. Seniors to Follow Fri. Jun 5 MID-PLAINS ALL-STAR BASKETBALL @North Platte Girls 6 p.m. Boys 7:45 p.m. Sat. Jun 6 SWIMMING Sidney Stingrays @ Rushville 9 a.m. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Sidney Seniors @ Shelton Triangular vs. Seward 2:30 p.m. CDT vs. Shelton 5 p.m. CDT ALL-STAR FOOTBALL 56th Annual Shrine Bowl Game @ Ron & Carol Cope Stadium, Kearney 2 p.m. CDT Shrine Parade 10 a.m....