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  • Shape up

    Jul 8, 2016

    Workers from Paul Reed Construction shape curb and gutter at the entrance to the Love's interstate hotel. The hotel is being built to provide housing for Love's employees. Part of the housing project is already being used by employees....

  • Hog riders travel state for a special cause

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Jul 8, 2016

    Hog riders get in touch with their “feminine side” for a special cause, as they travel across the state this weekend from Manley to Gurley. While discussing different event ideas, members of Frontier HOG in Lincoln conceptualized the Fun Run motorcycle ride that will span the length of the state. “It sort of started out as joke and has become so much more,” said Ride Coordinator Brad Christensen. Frontier HOG began in 1987 when Dave and Deb Fischer opened Frontier Harley-Davidson in Lincoln, the chapter now has 700 members. Starting in Manley,...

  • Farmer's Market opens this weekend

    Don Ogle|Jul 8, 2016

    Fresh fruits, vegetables and other goodies are coming to Sidney throughout the summer via the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce. Beginning this weekend, the Chamber’s Hickiory Street Square Produce & Pickers Farmer’s Market hosts vendors from all corners of the county and one returning produce farm from Bridgeport. This is the second year the Chamber has hosted the Market, taking over when the Ladies’ Chamber disbanded two years ago. “This was something the Chamber felt was something it want...

  • Richard V. Rolls - Service Notice

    Jul 8, 2016

    Richard V. Rolls, age 83 of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Tuesday, July 5, 2016. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 11th with a Wake Service at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, July 10th. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Rich’s register book and leave condolences for the family. You may view Rich’s Book of Memories, leave condo...

  • Lora Jane Bush - Obituary

    Jul 8, 2016

    Lora Jane Bush, 52, died July 2, 2016 at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, Wyoming. There was cremation. A celebration of life service will be held in Lander, Wyoming on July 15, and a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetary will be held at a later date. Lora was born September 7, 1963, and was adopted by Guy (Jeff) and Wanda Bush. She attended school in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Stillwater High School, Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1981. After graduation she attended Colorado State University and obtained her degree in Occupational...

  • Larry Poitra - Obituary

    Jul 8, 2016

    Larry Poitra, 69 of Sidney, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 3, 2016 at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Cremation has taken place and memorial services are planned for later date with details to be announced prior to services. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Larry David Poitra, the son of Elmer and Emma (Baker) Poitra was born November 15, 1946 in Belcourt, North Dakota. He grew up in Belcourt,...

  • Launch

    Jul 8, 2016

    Sidney Stringray swimmer Kenzie Shoemaker pushes into the water during the Sidney swim meet. Shoemaker was competing in the Girls 8 & Under 25 Yard Backstroke....