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  • Community Research Results Unveiled

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 1, 2018

    When "normal" suddenly changes, it is often an opportunity to review what is being done, what needs to change and how to change it. The same can be said of when a community is going through an identity crisis.For years, many travelers thought Sidney as synonymous with Cabela's. With that changing, residents and community leaders are facing the question of "What next?" In 2017, Cheyenne County Tourism Director Heather Hausmann was awarded a grant that was used to research Sidney/Cheyenne County...

  • Sidney Girl Earns Highest Scout Honor

    Don Ogle, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 1, 2018

    NORTH PLATTE - A Sidney Girl Scout was presented scouting's highest award this week, capping a life-long dedication to learning through Girl Scouts. In a ceremony held Tuesday, Sarah-Kate Splichal was presented with the Gold Award. With the award, she became one of the elite in Girl Scouts, as less than six percent of scouts earn the award. In accepting the award, Splichal thanked her mother, "for giving me that extra push I needed when looking for that next step in the process." Splichal said s...

  • Gold Rush Days First Activity of Busy Month

    Don Ogle, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 1, 2018

    Time is ticking down to the beginning of a busy month of activity, which begins in earnest next weekend with Gold Rush Days, which celebrates and entertains with activities reminiscent of the 1800s. While not in the thick of the actual rush, Sidney was still a vital hub of transportation and a stopping point for those headed to South Dakota when gold was discovered in the Black Hills. For 15 years, Gold Rush Days has brought the 1800s back to life during a weekend in June, with activities,...

  • Sidney Aquatic Center Hours of Operation

    Jun 1, 2018

    Monday-Friday 6:00 - 6:45 a.m. Lap Swimming 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Swim Team 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Group Swimming Lessons 11:00 a.m. Private Swimming Lessons Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lap Swimming 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Open Swimming Saturday & Sunday Open: Noon - 5:00 p.m. Evening swimming will be in July only on Sundays and Wednesdays beginning July 8th. Wednesdays: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m....

  • Pond Closed End of Next Week

    Jun 1, 2018

    Kid’s Fishing Day is fast approaching. This year, the event falls on Saturday June 9. As is customary, the City Parks Department will put out “no fishing” signs around the Legion Park pond on Wednesday June 6. Public fishing will be closed until noon on Saturday June 9th. After that time all are encouraged to enjoy the pond....

  • Poppy Painting Celebrates Chautauqua

    Jun 1, 2018

    To coincide with the Sidney Chautauqua, the Cheyenne County Art Guild is holding a “Paint a Poppy” painting party on June 12th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Coffee Corner. Cost is $25. To register, please contact Cindi Egging at 308-249-4206. Poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime. Part of that significance was due to the poem “In Flanders Fields”, written by Major John McCrae, describing the scene of a poppy field he saw following the death of a friend during WWI....

  • Erla Mae Thompson

    Jun 1, 2018

    Erla Mae Thompson, age 90 of Sidney, NE passed away at Heritage Estates in Gering on Friday, May 25, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 6th in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, with Pastor Corey Jenkins of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. You may view Erla's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & C...

  • Carole L. White

    Jun 1, 2018

    Carole L. White, 76, of Maxwell, formerly of Sidney, went peacefully to her eternal home on May 25, 2018. Carole L. Thomas was born in Sidney, and graduated from Sidney High School class of 1960. Carole resided in Lincoln, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, and Maxwell, throughout her 50 years of marriage. Carole was the daughter of Leo and Wilma Thomas. Sister to Kay Koos (Dave) and Ann Holloran (Steve). She was married to James White, together they had eight children. Carole was hard working and loved to...

  • Legion Juniors Top Kimball

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 1, 2018

    Sidney's American Legion Junior Baseball team notched their first win of the season, 9-to-1, against the Kimball Junior American Legion team on Tuesday night in Sidney. The Sidney team was able to capitalize on six Kimball errors which led to three runs in the third inning and five runs in the fourth for the home team. Grant Campbell threw four innings of two-hit baseball, only allowing one earned run and striking out six in the victory. Sidney's Izaak Glanz drove in two runs in the fourth...

  • Husker Nation Tour Coming to Panhandle

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 1, 2018

    The 2018 Husker Nation Tour sponsored by First National Bank is scheduled to stop in Scottsbluff, Alliance, and Ogalalla on Monday, June 11. The Husker Nation Tour is an opportunity for fans to meet and talk with the coaching staff to preview the upcoming season for Nebraska Football. The events are for fans of all ages and are free of charge. On June 11, Head Coach Scott Frost, Athletic Direct Bill Moos, and Associate Athletic Director Matt Davison will be in Scottsbluff at the Gering Civic...

  • Miller Takes First in Julesburg Drag Races

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 1, 2018

    Shelby Miller took first place in the High School division races at Julesburg Dragstrip in Ovid, CO on Sunday May 20. Battling inclement weather that forced the cancellation of Saturday’s races, the remaining divisons raced on Sunday at the legendary dragstrip. The next series of racing competiton is scheduled for this weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday. Results – May 20 2018 -Julesburg Dragstrip Super Pro 1st Rebecca Spaur Gill, CO 2nd Tanner Asti Henderson, CO 3rd Jim Green Brighton, CO 4th...