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Articles from the August 15, 2013 edition


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  • On the job with a deputy

    Floyd Brandt|Aug 15, 2013

    Cheyenne County Sheriff's deputies face the unknown everyday. At least Sergeant Adam Frerichs has a partner along for the ride. Frerichs, a veteran of 13 years on the force, works with a German Shepherd named Colonel as the county's K-9 unit. Colonel is trained to locate hidden illegal narcotics. But their job also involves more routine patrols. Within minutes after turning onto Highway 385 on Wednesday morning, a gray sedan zips by at 79 miles per hour in a 65 zone. It is the first of six traff... Full story

  • School board amends rules on attendance, property gifts

    Aug 15, 2013

    Policies concerning attendance and accepting gifts of personal property were top policy changes at Tuesday's school board meeting. "This is another slight revision that authorizes superintendents to accept gifts of personal property as long as they're consistent with the district's mission," Sidney schools superintendent Jay Ehler told the board. "So what you need to come up with tonight is a particular dollar amount." For example, Ehler suggested he get board approval for any gifts he accepts worth $10,000 or more. This policy change was at th... Full story

  • Adjutant General visits Sidney National Guard unit

    Caitlin Sievers|Aug 15, 2013

    General Daryl Bohac, the Nebraska National Guard's new Adjutant General knows the importance of small transportation units like the one based in Sidney. Bohac, who was sworn in on July 14, oversees three large divisions. These include the Army National Guard which currently consists of 3,800 soldiers, the Air National Guard which lists slightly less than 1,000 airmen and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. "It is responsible for coordinating and managing disaster response," Bohac said.... Full story