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The Internet and social media play large roles in today's society, with millions of users active on such sites as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. With nearly 1.4 billion Facebook users and 284 million Twitter users worldwide, more educators are utilizing the benefits of social media within school systems. Local schools including Sidney High School and Peetz Plateau School have taken to Facebook and Twitter to share what goes on in and out of school. The technology director an...
With Sidney students returning to school on Thursday, teachers and administrators have been busy preparing classrooms and buildings. At a Sidney School Board meeting Monday night, district principals – many of whom had spent the entire day in meetings – provided an update on the preparations and expected enrollment numbers. Central Elementary School Principal Brent Jeffers said there's currently 95 kindergartens enrolled at his school, though he expects the number to climb to 100 by Thu...
Local students Jacobi Popp and Jacob Spachek were chosen by the Sidney Rotary Club to attend this year's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp. Popp and Spachek presented what they learned at the camp to Rotary members Monday evening. Pictured, from left, are: Sidney Rotary RYLA Representative Gregg Scripp, Popp and Spachek.... Full story
George A. Sherman Jr., 74 of Potter, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place at Dugan Kramer Crematory. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 at Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Memorials may be given to Potter Ambulance Service. George's obituary can be viewed and online condolences left at www.dugankramer.com. George was born Nov. 12, 1940 at St. Joseph, Mo. to George... Full story
Janice R. Fehringer, 78 of Gering, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 9, 2015, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Janice’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
This Sunday, Aug. 16, has been designated as the day to commemorate of 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Spirit of ’45 organization has invited national, state and tribal veteran cemeteries to be a participant in the “International Tribute” scheduled for the weekend. Wreath laying ceremonies will begin at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines and continue in a westerly direction around the world. After events in Europe and throughout the U.S., a final garland will be placed at the National Memorial of the Pacific Cemet...
Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. for the rest of the summer. The Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square in Sidney from 8 -11 a.m. The Bridge Marathon will begin playing again in September. Each pair plays once a month with different opponent and keeps a cumulative score through May. There is a fee to play which is donated to the Office for Mentally Retarded for their projects. If you would like to play, please call Lynn Poppen at (308) 254-0704 or Kathy Mattoon (308) 254... Full story
Incontinence is an embarrassing condition that affects men, women and children of all ages. A common symptom is the loss of bladder control when coughing, sneezing, lifting and laughing. Incontinence can be temporary or persistent. Temporary loss of bladder control is related to diet, alcohol, caffeine and prescription medications. Underlying medical conditions such as urinary tract infections and chronic constipation also play a role. Persistent loss of bladder control may be related to pregnancy, age-related changes in the bladder, menopause...
