Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Sorted by date Results 1 - 10 of 10
A number of uncontested races - during a mid-term election - could have spelled for low voter turnout this week, but Cheyenne County voters turned out in numbers surprising to some officials. Just more than half of Cheyenne County’s 6,468 registered voters went to the polls Tuesday to make their mark on ballots. The election of a dozen Cheyenne County and Natural Resources District representatives were formalized for candidates who ran unopposed. Three of those were first-time elected county o...
Monday will be a time of recognition and first-hand education as veterans will be honored at South Elementary School. Military veterans are encouraged to stop by South Elementary between 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, for "Muffins with Military." The event will be an opportunity for students to meet with veterans and for the two generations to share a few minutes in recognition of veterans. Some of the students were asked what they know about veterans, and what they would like to learn. "I...
The streets were filled with ghosts and goblins of various age, princesses and heroes of various worlds, all holding sacks and plastic pumpkins in anticipation of a sampling of sweets at Trunk or Treat and neighboring homes. The following day, many of those children surrendered all or a portion of their sweetly gotten gains to a program benefiting military personnel on assignment. Operation Gratitude promotes the candy give-back program. The donated candy, a "buy-back" program in Sidney, is...
Potter American Legion Post # 291 will host its Veteran’s Day Program at the Potter-Dix School at the Potter Gym at 11a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Dr. Steve Davis will be speaking, and several musical numbers by the Potter-Dix High School band and choirs. There will be a free bean feed offered at both Potter-Dix school sites after the program....
Santa Claus will make his initial visit to Sidney Saturday, Nov. 10, to kick off the Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s. The grand entry is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, with Sidney Police escorting Santa’s arrival on a firetruck. Among the many store activities, the Sidney High School choir will be singing for shoppers. The choir will also be offering gift-wrapping through the holiday season. Donations will be accepted toward the choir’s trip to Carnegie Hall next spring. Cabela’s is also a drop-off center for Toys for Tots. Families who donat...
Friday, Nov. 9th-The Oregon Trail Dance Club will have a 50’s Dance at the IOOF Hall in Gering from 7:00-9:00 with Lucky Calling. We will have PLUS dancing from 6:30-7:00. Dress in the 50’s if you like. We will also have election of officers. … The Sidney First United Methodist Church cordially invites all military to worship with us on Sunday, November 11 @ 9:30 am as we will have a special “Blessing of the Military” Please join us for a potluck dinner to follow 2622 11th Avenue | 254-4505 … Veteran’s Day Supper | Lodgepole Lions Club Ha...
LINCOLN--Nebraska became the 34th state Tuesday to expand access to Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program for low-income people. With just over 53 percent of the votes cast, Initiative 427 passed. It amends state law with the goal of bringing Medicaid coverage to an estimated 90,000 Nebraskans — ages 19 to 64 and under the federal poverty line — and creating jobs in the health care industry. It’s a win for the nonprofit Medicaid expansion organization Insure the Good Life, which pulled together more than 135,000 signatures this...
Wheat Belt Public Power District was among the businesses participating in Creek Valley's Second Annual Career Fair held at the high school gym on Friday morning, Nov. 2. Approximately 60 students attended the fair. Wheat Belt Dalton Area Lineman, Dan Westman, introduced the students to the field of power line maintenance and construction. He also showcased some of the equipment that is used in the position....
Sidney's Lady Raider volleyball team finished their 2018 season Saturday with a loss in the district finals against Grand Island North West. Although the girls did not qualify for the state tournament, overall the year was a success for the program, highlighted by big wins, some disappointing losses, and 26-and-9 overall record. Second year head coach Lu Howard reflected on the season, starting with assessment of the talent she had to work with prior to the season, saying "I thought we would...
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s nine-day firearm deer season opens Nov. 10, giving individuals an opportunity to share a hunt with family or friends. As of Nov. 5, deer permits remain in the following management units: Blue Southeast, Buffalo Whitetail, Calamus East, Calamus West, Keya Paha, Loup East, Loup West, Missouri, Plains, and Platte Whitetail. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission also reminds hunters: -- Cash donations to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program are encouraged so it can continue to feed Nebraskans in need by providing gro...
