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With the aim of incorporating male role models into the lives of its students, North Elementary School started a monthly breakfast tailored toward fathers this morning called "All Pro Dads." More than 145 people – comprised of fathers and their children – attended this morning's breakfast. The school's objective is to have hard-working, significant role models spend some quality time with their kids once a month at school. The breakfast will take place the second Tuesday of each month. The...
Larry Nelson interviews Veteran James "Jim" Minshall at the Sidney Library. Minshall was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and joined when he was 15 years old. Nelson, also a vet, is a retired colonel in the U.S. Army.... Full story
A financial aid program will be held in the distance-learning lab at Creek Valley High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. A professional from the EducationQuest Foundation will be discussing how to fill out the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the form all colleges require of the student before they are eligible to receive any financial assistance. All parents/guardians of a senior or junior student are invited to attend. The FAFSA needs to be filled out as soon as you complete your 2014 income tax return. Many... Full story
Robert (Bob) James Houser, born Oct. 29, 1952 in Sidney, passed away on Sept 12, 2014 in Miami, Fla. after living in the Florida Keys. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.... Full story
Gordon Gale French, 89 of Dix, died at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Sun., Nov. 2, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave messages... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Kathy Heth, age 59 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Attempted Possession of Hydrocodone, a class I misdemeanor. She received 24 months probation. Andrew Fairbanks, age 21 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Child Abuse, a class III felony. Status hearing set for Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Scott Sabin, age 51 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on an amended charge of Attempted... Full story
UPCOMING Christmas Craft Show held at Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Dec. 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors wanted by Nov. 15th. Call Brenda at 254-7131 for info. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Whether intelligent life exists in other places in the universe, and what the search for that life is revealing, will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Nov. 12th at 7 p.m. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at Lifetree Cafe - Sidney, 2305 San Marino Rd., Sidney, Neb. 69162. For questions about L... Full story
Sidney High School junior Michael Banaszak has been running track since he was in fifth grade. "They had a little program, nothing big," Banaszak said. "There were only 10 people who did it. We only had one track meet for fifth and sixth grade and then I just picked it up in middle school." Some of those kids may have just run recreationally to stay active during a busy school year. But for Banaszak, it was the start of a journey that would eventually elevate him to new heights during his high...
