Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst, left, presents longtime Sidney Daily News Editor Melanie Speicher with a proclamation during her retirement party at the Sidney Daily News on Friday, April 19.

Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst, left, hugs longtime Sidney Daily News Editor Melanie Speicher during her retirement party at the Sidney Daily News on Friday, April 19.

Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News