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An increase in the number of home-based businesses in Sidney has caused some difficulty for the city in deciding how it should apply regulations. The city frequently deals with neighbors concerned about businesses operated out of homes, city manager Gary Person explained at last week’s planning commission meeting. “The whole idea behind planning and zoning is that your businesses that have commercial activities operate out of commercial zoned areas and clusters as part of a business community and not in the middle of residential areas,” Perso...
On Saturday, June 21, the Pony Express Trail Association dedicated their 63rd Pony Express granite monument. The monument will tell the story of the "Deep Well" Pony Express station site. The location of the monument is the southeast corner of Highway 385 and Road 42, two miles south of Gurley. From left, Gordy Wilkins, Weston McConnell, Elaine Weyerts, James Potter, Craig Lind, Doug Cape, Eric Alm, Randall Horst and Joe Nardone.... Full story
A 30-year-old Dalton man is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. On June 19 William Lee was arraigned in Cheyenne County District Court for two counts of first degree sexual assault, class two felonies. The charges stem from an incident on May 30, when the 15-year-old girl’s mother caught the alleged victim sneaking back into her home at 2:20 a.m., according to court documents. The girl later reportedly admitted that she’d had sex with Lee, who she referred to as her boyfriend. The girl allegedly said that she...
On Saturday Keep Sidney Beautiful in conjunction with Wheatbelt Public Power collected 29 televisions and 33 computer monitors during the electronics recycling event held in Hickory St. Square. The televisions and computer monitors in addition to various other mixed electronics filled a small trailer as well as a truck. The electronics were hauled away by Horizon Electronics, an Ogallala company that employs disabled adults who take apart electronics to be recycled at other locations. "It's... Full story
Robert H. “Bob” Hossle, 92 of Omaha and former longtime Sidney resident, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bob’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Donna Egging, 65 of Gurley, passed away at her home Friday morning, June 20, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26th in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Art Faesser officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s name to St. Patrick’s Church or SRMC Hospice. You may view Donna’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.geh... Full story
Donald Wilt, 85, a longtime Williston, N.D. resident, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. on Sunday, June 15, 2014. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning, June 23, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williston by Father Russell Kovash. Interment in Riverview Cemetery will follow the Mass. An Evening Vigil will be held Sunday evening at 5 p.m. at the Everson Memorial Chapel. Friends may call at Everson Funeral Home on Sunday, June 22, from... Full story
The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Thursday, June 19, before the Honorable Randin Roland: James Corne, age 25 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on charge of 3rd Degree Assault, a class I misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement he pled no contest to that offense. He received 6 months in county jail with a concurrent sentence with a District Court Case, where he received 24-36 months in the Department of Corrections. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Thursday, June 19, before the Honorable... Full story
We decided this year to go back to drilling our edible bean crop rather than use the 15 inch planter we have used over the past several years. We saw some agronomic advantages to going back to using the drill which plants the beans in 7.5 inch rows. The narrower row spacing should help with weed control in our fields by developing a faster crop canopy which will compete better with weeds than the wider row spacings. Our main concern with weed pressure is the palmer amaranth weed which we first discovered last year in one of our fields. We also...
The beat went on for the Post 17 nine as they recorded their seventh consecutive win, capping a doubleheader sweep over Gordon and Valentine at Gordon's Kiwanis Field on Sunday afternoon. Sidney faced little resistance in either contest, taking out both opponents via the 10-run rule in five innings. Gordon was the first victim falling 14-2 while Valentine fared no better in a 22-5 thrashing. Despite breaking camp with a young team after the loss of several veterans from the 2013 district...
Girls 8 & Under 25 Freestyle 9 Runge, Taylor 32.80 13 Dillehay, Ryan 38.58 14 Nesbitt, Reagan 39.69 15 Bowcut, Lily 40.07 17 Tafolla, LilyAnha 49.47 20 Ahrendt, Dakota 55.25 21 McManis, Rylee 55.39 23 Runge, Rylee 1:13.63 8 & Under 50 Freestyle 3 Westby, Kayla 1:06.25 4 Jaggers, Aspen 1:08.33 5 Leeling, Karsyn 1:16.77 8 & Under 100 Freestyle 1 Westby, Kayla 2:49.49 8 & Under 25 Backstroke 4 Leeling, Karsyn 32.27 6 Jaggers, Aspen 34.65 9 Dillehay, Ryan 37.16 16 McManis, Rylee 48.01 17 Tafolla, Li...
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