Sidney Man Faces Prison for Fatally Beating Puppy

A Sidney man is facing up to five years in prison for fatally beating his beagle puppy.

*Breaking News* No Contest Plea Heard In Animal Cruelty Case

SIDNEY – A 26-year-old Sidney man who beat his 10-week-old beagle to death in March has pleaded no contest to his felony animal cruelty charge, officials said.

Local resident’s latest film focuses on the inspiring work of ‘Trackers’

Local screenwriter and filmmaker Jeanne McKinney was looking for an inspirational story to tell when she sniffed out a group of people who have devoted their lives to bringing lost people home.

Bella top dog among names for canines

Try yelling Bella at a group of dogs and, well, maybe that's not such a good idea after all. Calling out Bella five to 10 years ago might have produced a woof here and there from a dog recognizing her name.

Kirby likes to be wherever we are. He is ankle Velcro

•Name: The Bellito Family — Lisa, 41, Larry, 50, Nate, 12 and Olivia, 9