Sidney free campground draws tourists off Interstate
Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce reports nearly 700 registrations at Sidney’s free campground since May 1 with June and July tallies totaling 232 and 345. Campers praise the site, noting they shop in town and include Sidney in future itineraries. Sponsors include the Chamber Lions Club and Fair Board with Wheatbelt Power District and City support.
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Minatare derailment damage cleared up
A 27 unit eastbound freight struck an unloaded semi in Minatare causing the derailment of 18 cars and the locomotive. No serious injuries were reported and repairs began Friday with trains returning to normal service by Monday. The semi was a total loss valued at 56000 dollars.
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Sidney City Council Set for Lengthy Agenda Tonight
City council meetings at 7 30 p m in City Hall includes talks with Cheyenne County on a south interchange for I 80 at Hwy 19 overpass. Also on the agenda are a 50 cent monthly rate rise for Sidney Cable TV cemetery rate increases and a state law required board of adjustment.
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Settlement reported in Beatrice lawsuit
A binding agreement may cut Beatrice State Home residents from 1050 to 250 over three years while affirming constitutional rights to treatment and least restrictive settings. The plan hinges on a review commission and increased use of community programs with judge approval expected this week.
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Taxpayers reject school budgets at record rate in 1960s survey
Americans rebel against rising taxes as New York and Washington state districts vote down proposed budgets. A record 155 of 662 New York budgets (23.4 percent) were defeated, with Seattle and other areas seeing substantial rejections. Districts face higher costs, salary and fuel pressures, and rely on property taxes, prompting cuts to fit existing revenue.
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