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  • Warm temps will be pleasant change next week

    Courtney Fletcher|Mar 6, 2015

    It seems like winter is coming to an end, at least according to next week’s weather forecast. With the switch to Daylight Savings Time coming early Sunday morning, residents will not only be moving their clocks ahead an hour, but will also be springing into 60-degree weather. The forecast through March 13 predicts temperatures rising into the 60s with light winds, according to the Weather Channel’s national forecast. Along with less wind, precipitation isn’t expected through the week. According to the Cheyenne, Wyo., Weather Forecast Offic... Full story

  • Speak, and you'll be heard

    PCM Photography|Mar 6, 2015

    Leyton's Dani McKay, left, and Rhett Dye competed in the MAC Speech Contest and helped the Warriors to a second-place finish. For coverage on page 6A.... Full story

  • Local man shares journey into paralysis through book

    Courtney Fletcher|Mar 6, 2015

    Most people take for granted the most simple tasks such as walking. However for Sidney's John Bahr, he's had to make huge strides to overcome adversity and life as a quadriplegic. In January, Bahr published his book, "Journey Into Paralysis: Craig Hospital, Love and Madness," which shares the story of his accident, his time in the hospital and the life lessons he's learned throughout his journey. Bahr will be hosting a book signing at the Sidney Public Library on Saturday at 10 a.m. On May 6, 20...

  • Across The Fence: Victory at Valverde and on to Glorieta

    M. Timothy Nolting, For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 6, 2015

    In the aftermath of the gallant charge and subsequent defeat of the Texas Lancers at the Battle of Valverde, Col. Canby ordered his New Mexico brigade of volunteers to attack the Confederate left flank. Col. Christopher "Kit" Carson, in command of the newly formed and untested New Mexico brigade, moved his men to an advance position across the Rio Grande where they were supported by an artillery battery under the command of one Capt. McRae. As Col. Carson's Union troops were assembling, two...

  • Community Calendar 03-06-15

    Mar 6, 2015

    Ongoing Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Dates of Lenten soup suppers & Lenten worship services are March 11, 18 and 25 Lenten Soup suppers are every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Lenten worship services are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions. A Parkinson’s support group the for Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Chu... Full story

  • 2015 Minuteman Athletic Conference Speech Contest: Potter-Dix brings home MAC title

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 6, 2015

    MINATARE – More than 125 students from across the Panhandle competed last week during the Minuteman Activities Conference Speech Contest. Schools that competed included Banner County, Bayard, Creek Valley, Garden County, Leyton, Minatare, Potter-Dix and South Platte. Potter-Dix went home with the conference title, accruing 112 sweepstakes points at the event hosted by Minatare High School. Finishing in second place was Leyton with 62 points, followed by Bayard with 50 points. Potter-Dix had i...

  • Red Raiders gear up for state tourney

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Mar 6, 2015

    The Sidney High Red Raiders were hard at work Thursday afternoon in the middle school gym preparing for its first-round game in the upcoming NSAA Class B Boys' State Basketball Championship. While the third-seeded Raiders will need to win three games against some of the premier Class B teams in the state to win a title, Sidney is clearly focused on one game at a time. First up for the Raiders is a battle with longtime District B-6 foe Scottsbluff. The Raiders will meet the Bearcats on Thursday...

  • Good Old Days 03-06-15

    Mar 6, 2015

    Compiled By The Sidney Sun-Telegraph Staff These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 YEARS AGO March 5, 1965 'Hotel's pool plans get OK' A new swimming pool for the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel probably will be built this spring, in time for the summer tourist traffic. The hotel corporation's building committee has recommended that plans and specifications presented by hotel operator...

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