Read, Renew, Repeat
Read, Renew, Repeat is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program hosted by Hamburg Public Library.This is a free program at the library for children 3 years old through 5th grade.
July 2024
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Isn’t it funny
As I sat and pondered last evening on my front porch, I remembered back to the day I was a little girl.
Sidney Swimming Pool open, ready for fun and safe season
The Sidney Swimming Pool hours are 12:30-8 p.m., unless there is a home swim meet when the pool will close early.
Cowboy baseball wraps up 2024 campaign
The Sidney baseball team wrapped up a 5-12 season with a 10-0 loss to Lenox at the IHSAA 1A Substate 8 tournament on Saturday, July 6.Players on this year’s roster were eighth graders Max Lang and Zach Boyd; freshmen: Calvin Johnson, Carter Jorgenson and Zac Hickman; sophomores: Tate Mount and Aiden Stenzel; Juniors: Michael Hensley, Isaac Hutt and Kolt Payne; and seniors: Gabe Johnson and Seth Ettleman.Wins for this year’s team came against East Mills, 6-4; Essex, 15-0; Fremont-Mills, 7-1; Griswold, 7-1; and Essex, 20-1.Stat leaders were Michael Hensley for hits and RBI; Seth Ettleman, for wins by a pitcher; Isaac Hutt for earned run average; and Gabe Johnson for strikeouts.
Cowgirl softball gaining experience, confidence
The Sidney softball team was scheduled to open postseason play on Monday after a regular season of growth for a roster that featured underclassmen except for senior Lily Peters.Players on this year’s team were eighth graders: Alyssa Dowling, Keyana Haggerty, Averie Buttercase, Charli King; freshmen: Ashlyn Hayes, Hayley Mullins, Mackenna Mather; sophomores: Alyssa Melvin, McKenzie Thatcher, Bridget Kromminga; and Gabi Jacobs.Although the team was not able to record success in terms of wins, Coach Aaron Lang said he feels the evidence of the team’s work is obvious.“This is a very young team,” said Lang.
Kuhr marks ‘final’ retirement party
Stoner Drug said goodbye to long time pharmacist Phillip Kuhr last week during his “final” retirement party.
Fremont County Veterans Affairs officer invites vets to explore benefits
Veteran Service Officer Mark Stockstell wants to invite all Fremont County Veterans to stop by and visit the Fremont County Veterans Affairs Office, located on the square at 414 Clay Street just south of the courthouse.
Booker’s volunteer spirit drives Riverton vitality
Betty Booker, soon to be 87 years young, continues to be a force for good in the community of Riverton, where she has lived since 1955.
Community Calendar 7-12-24
Second Monday: Hamburg City Council meeting, 1201 Main St., 6 p.m.
Wildwood Featured Artist: David Findeis
The Wildwood Historic Center has announced that David Findeis of Johnson is the center’s third featured artist of 2024.Findeis is a photographer with a specialized interest in nature, landscapes, and abstracts.