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Articles from the August 4, 2014 edition


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  • Mutton Busting - 2014 Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo

    Will Korn|Aug 4, 2014

    A youngster holds on tight during the mutton busting event at the Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo on Friday.... Full story

  • Speedier network at low cost

    Caitlin Sievers|Aug 4, 2014

    The internet network at Sidney Public Schools is top of the line thanks to donations from several companies, including Cabela's. “Cabela's has always been a good partner for the schools,” said Superintendent of Sidney Public Schools, Jay Ehler. Cabela’s donated about $250,000 in equipment for infrastructure updates to the school's network. Additionally, Cabela's employees donated more than 1,800 of their personal time to this project. Ehler acknowledged that the Cabela's IT department put a lot of time into the project, while the Sidney Publi...

  • Motorcyclist crashes in I-80 construction zone

    Caitlin Sievers|Aug 4, 2014

    A Texas man was transported to Sidney Regional Medical Center on Friday after he lost control of his motorcycle on Interstate 80, according to a press release from the Nebraska State Patrol. Stanley Everly, 55, of Tarrant, Texas was traveling west on the interstate in the construction zone three miles east of Sunol when he hit the rumble bars, lost control and went into a ditch. Everly’s motorcycle was totaled.... Full story

  • Karman "JoJo" Reichman

    Aug 4, 2014

    Karman "JoJo" Reichman, 19 of Chappell, died early Friday morning, August 1, 2014 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wed., Aug. 6, 2014 in the United Methodist Church in Chappell with Revs. Ezekiel Koech and Bev Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery. A memorial has been established with donations in care of Points West Community Bank in Chappell. A closed casket... Full story

  • Engagement: Gifford, Dack to marry

    Aug 4, 2014

    Amanda Gifford and Josh Dack, together with their parents, are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage. Amanda is the daughter of Bob Gifford of Paxton and Brenda Hansmeier of Sutherland. Her grandparents are Margaret Gifford of Paxton and Jerry Hansmeier of Ogallala. Amanda is currently employed with Sidney Regional Medical Center as a pharmacy technician. Josh is the son of Del and Geri Dack of Paxton. His grandparents are Dean and Vesta Dack of McCook, and Tom and Lee Detwiler of... Full story

  • Welcoming Arrivals - Ryder Jayce Bauerkemper

    Aug 4, 2014

    Wayne and Jessica Bauerkemper of Scottsbluff are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Ryder Jayce Bauerkemper, on July 15th at RWMC. He weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and measured 18 1/2 inches long. Welcoming him home are siblings Devon and Elli Bauerkemper and Jadon and Jonah Kaiser. Grandparents are Kurt and Vicki Weber of Gering, Cecilia and Michael Watson of Sidney and Roger and Georgia Bauerkemper of Ogallala. Great grandparents are Gladys Hubbard and the late Vernon Hubbard of Scottsbluff,... Full story

  • Community Calendar 08-04-14

    Aug 4, 2014

    Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Thursday, August 7 The Sidney High School Class of 1974 will hold a planning meeting on Thursday, August 7, 7 p.m at The Hillside Grill. Any questions, please call 308-249-5869. Friday, August 8 A Night of Hope Walk for Cancer 2014 Walk - Friday, August 8th at the Pond in Legion Park Sidney beginning at 6 p.m. and runs until... Full story

  • Friday's Bullriding Results

    Will Korn|Aug 4, 2014

    Friday's Bullriding Results 1. Josh Call (Mullen, Neb.) 81 2. Garrett Strikland (Broken Bow, Neb.) 79 3. Tey Jay Fenster (Ainsworth, Neb.) 77... Full story

  • Candy Scramble!

    Will Korn|Aug 4, 2014

    Young Sidney rodeo-goers take a break from all the bull riding action to participate in the candy scramble.... Full story

  • Mutton Busting - 2014 Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo

    Will Korn|Aug 4, 2014

    A youngster successfully rides the mutton. Mutton busting provided a comical relief to the tension-packed bull riding Friday night....

  • Dash for the Splash Triathlon

    Will Korn|Aug 4, 2014

    Two runners finish up the last leg of Saturday morning's Dash for the Splash triathlon in Sidney, sponsored by Sidney Regional Medical Center. The race started with a 250-meter swim at the Sidney Pool, followed with an 8-mile bike ride and concluded with a 2-mile run on the scenic Deadwood Trail. All proceeds for the race were donated to the Sidney Swimming Pool Project as well as the Deadwood Trail Expansion Project.... Full story