By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Some things are just a part of history and for Sidney, it is the green roots of their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration. Since 1958, one of the smallest towns in Sharp County has been drawing huge crowds from across the state to celebrate their claim to fame, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This is the 69th year for the event, that has only had…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Dog Days of Summer always bring the most extreme heat but when a drought is also factored in, the dependence of families and farmers on a water system is at its highest. When a pump and generator fails, shutting down an entire city’s water supply, that can cause catastrophic issues for many. This is exactly what happened to the residents of Sidney two weeks ago. Sharp…
Photo/Tammy Curtis Entrants in a past Sidney St. Patrick’s Day Parade enjoyed the day in Sidney. This year’s parade will take place Sat. March 19 at 1 p.m. in downtown Sidney.
