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  • Night of Hope gathers those affected by cancer

    Don Ogle|Aug 16, 2016

    Survivors, afflicted and their supporters joined together in Legion Park Friday for the common cause of support for Night of Hope, an organization providing assistance to those battling cancer. "After every storm, there is a rainbow of hope," was this year's theme, and despite a forecast of rain, supporters enjoyed a near-perfect summer evening for activities. Pastor Lauri Beach opened the evening with an invocation, followed by the presentation of the U.S. flag by Boy Scout Troop 90 and the...

  • Sidney Public Schools sets goals for 2016-17

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Aug 16, 2016

    Sidney Public School Board has approved its goals for the upcoming school year. Sidney Superintendent Jay Ehler said that the goals are set based on the observations of the previous school years. Ehler said after discussion about school needs, the goals are prioritized on a larger level and then smaller goals are made in each individual school. School Board officials approved six goals they plan to focus on this school year. The first is to continue to provide quality technology access for teachers and students. Ehler said Sidney is a Google...