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The staffing of the Cabela's corporate office in Sidney will soon get smaller as Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's recently announced the relocation of 118 positions from Sidney to the company's Springfield, Missouri location. "It's obviously incredibly frustrating," said Sidney Mayor Roger Gallaway. He said just when people feel the community is moving forward, they get the rug pulled out from under them. "Its really heart-wrenching to see families moved out of the community due to factors beyond the...
Monday's bitter cold was warmed with the celebration and solemn recognition of the men and women who put on the uniform of military service. Veterans Day is a holiday that started as the recognition of World War One ending, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month. It was originally Armistice Day. It is an opportunity to honor our veterans," said Sidney High School Principal Chris Arent. He said he remembers waiting for his brother to come home from Vietnam, and the time his father...
The Lodgepole Lions Club served about 100 people Saturday in the Club's 6th year of offering a Veteran's Day Bean Feed. This year, the Lions Club recognized veterans with a gift certificate for a car wash and to Chappell Foods. The night included a silent auction with proceeds to support gifts to veterans in the 2020 Bean Feed....
Sidney High School students continue to perform ahead of the state average. That is the news brought to the school board Monday evening by Superintendent Jay Ehler. The ACT College Readiness Letter for the district was presented to the board Monday. The letter shows trends from 2015 through 2019. In 2015, 79 students took the A CT test, 18,347 in the state. The number of students testing increased to 106 in 2018 before receding to 99 in 2019. In each year, Sidney students kept pace with or...
Sidney Regional Medical Center has two new doctors on staff with similar backgrounds. Dr. Sara Sholar has joined the staff as a doctor of osteopathic medicine and medical doctor. In addition to studying medicine, she has a focus on osteopathic manipulation therapy. She graduated from medical school in Florida, moving to Orlando after growing up North Carolina. “This is my first job out of training,” she said recently. She has three years experience in family medicine with experience in del...
Kathryn Thies, age 70, of Sidney, NE passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Sidney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 14th with a Wake Service on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:00 P.M. Both will be held in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Potter Cemetery. Memorials can be made in Kathy’s name to St. Patrick’s Human Assistance Fund or Adopt-A-Dog. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1-4:00 P.M....
Raymond T. Branesky, age 58 of Sidney, NE passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019. No formal services are planned at this time. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ray’s care and funeral arrangements....
Sidney High School students are being encouraged to think and see outside of themselves. During the week of Nov. 18-22, students will have opportunities to make the school a better place, reach out to students they may not always interact with, meet seniors and more. The program is student-led under the direction of Shelby Price. It is called "Be The Change Week." Each day will have specific emphasis for students to apply. Be The Change Week is a follow-up to Challenge Day which occurs in the...
Now five months into my new role as Administrator of ESU 13, I am grasping an even deeper understanding of the organization as a whole as well as how ESU 13 coordinates with the other ESUs across the state. There are 17 educational service units in Nebraska working together through the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) to ensure that we are efficient and effective in statewide efforts, programs, and initiatives. In addition, ESUCC provides a bridge to connect service units with the Nebraska Department of Education for...
The long-suffering Creek Valley Storm Football program finally got a taste of success last year, and that solid foundation built a team that has not only become the winningest team in Creek Valley High School history, but is now poised to compete for a state title. Head coach Joe Kupper has now had the time to get a solid group of athletes through his system, and the patience and work put in by the team shows. Not only have they had a successful season, they have become a dominant team that...
Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team ended their season Thursday with a loss to the Omaha Duchesne Lady Cardinals in straight sets in the first round of the NSAA Class B State Tournament. The Lady Raiders entered the tournament as the number three seed with a 32-and-3 season record while the Lady Cardinals were seeded sixth with a 21-and-17 record. The Lady Cardinals had a season facing a much higher level of competition, with a large portion of their matches being played against some of the...
Creek Valley's dream season continued with a convincing win against the Sandhills Valley Mavericks on the road Friday night to move their record to 10-and-0 and advance to the semi-finals of the NSAA D-6 State Tournament. The number three seeded Storm hosts number two seed Harvard in Chappell on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Prior to the game, both coaches were worried about their opponent's team speed and the Sandhills squad knew they would have to somehow shut down the Storm running attack if they were...
The Department of Labor is hosting a “Rapid Response” information session at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney. The meeting will be held in Rooms 115/116. We understand that a job loss is stressful and difficult, so we’re here to assist you! You are invited to attend an information session presented by the Nebraska Department of Labor and representatives of the workforce system. You will learn about services, programs, and benefits you may be eligible for as a result of receiving a notice of layoff. Workf...
The Way Out West (WOW) Community Theatre did a Tomfoolery Improv night benefitting Plains West CASA recently. The dinner and entertainment were provided with a free-will donation and all proceeds going to Plainswest CASA! Those who attended were able to enjoy a pasta buffet and were encouraged to dress up in costumes to celebrate Halloween. Between the entry donations, dirty word cup, and the tips from the bartenders (Elk's Lodge No. 1894), the event generated a total of $761.50. Those pictured...
Veterans were invited to a free Been Feed at the Sidney Elks Lodge Monday in celebration of Veterans Day....
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Vern Lawrence Beyer, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 9th with Wake Services on Sunday, December 8th at 7:00 P.M. Both will be held in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Vern's register...
Rory L. Jeppson, age 54 of Chappell, NE passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Sidney, NE. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Chappell United Methodist Church with Pastor David Abbott and Pastor Rod Wright officiating. Private family inurnment will take place prior to service time in the Chappell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Rory's name at the Adams Bank in Chappell, 641 2nd Street, Chappell, NE 69129. You may view...
Felicia V. Wooley of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in Scottsbluff, NE. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 14th in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with Pastor Pete Morgan officiating. Cremation has been held and no formal visitation is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. You may view Felicia's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &...
