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The pond at Sidney’s Legion Park is a little chilly these days as ducks learn to share their pad with an abundance of ice, thanks to the below-freezing temperatures the past few weeks.
...SIDNEY – Memorial Health Center, in conjunction with the Panhandle Public Health District, has been busy doling out H1N1 vaccinations over the past few months.
Tammy Meier, community...
SIDNEY – Happy New Year from the staff of The Sidney Sun-Telegraph!
Dr. Carl Sagan, an astronomer, once said, “You have to know the past to understand the present.” The ne...
Editor,
There is a practical reason why the nations of the European continent are so ... cautious about sending troops or making other commitments to world progress. They are broke.
It’s a new year. To be perfectly honest, it’s more than that. This year – 2010 – marks the start of a new decade, and with that new decade shines the morning light of promis...
New Year’s Eve is a time for looking back at the past, while looking forward to the coming year. This time for reflection is how we determine what changes we want, or need, to make. We then r...
GRAND ISLAND – The Sidney Lady Raiders used a strong second-half rally to defeat the taller Northwest girls 53-49, to take third place in the Northwest Holiday Tournament in Grand Island Wedn...
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NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following-described property will be sold by GREGORY L. GALLES, Successor...
SIDNEY – The New Year’s holiday is quickly approaching and the Sidney Police Department is asking that the community remember to drink responsibly, and not to drink and drive.
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Every year on Jan. 1, millions of people vow to do something better, lose weight, quit smoking, be kinder to others and the list goes on. The new year creates the perception of a fresh start, and f...
GRAND ISLAND – The Sidney Lady Raiders got off to a good start and finished well but dropped a 54-46 loss to Beatrice during the first round of the Northwest Holiday Tournament Tuesday.
...Notice of Trustee’s Sale
TS No.: 09-0131623 TSG No.: 09-6-370148A The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Front doors of the Ch...
While snow didn’t fall in record amounts, what blew into town over the weekend created bucket loads to remove. Winds reached gusts of up to 60 mph in the latest snow storm, causing drifts thr...
SIDNEY – Until the second week in January, Sidney is offering two locations for “live” Christmas tree removal, leaving residents with the option to mulch their trees or have them...
SIDNEY – Short-term fall ground water levels are showing recovery although long-term levels remain low, according to the latest report from the South Platte Natural Resources District.
<...Jim Manuello, 66, of Iliff, Colo., died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, after a courageous three-year battle against melanoma cancer.
James Franklin Manuello, the son of Frank and Lela DeSoto Man...
If I got for Christmas when I was a teenager what I got for Christmas this year, I would have been upset. Well, I’m not 15 years old anymore, I’m 29. Apparently my tastes have changed q...
If 2009 was anything, it was a year of changes. The economy continued to worsen, which caused job loss. Those lost job counts represented numbers of people who found their lives changed. The nation...
POTTER – After five games, Potter-Dix Coyote sophomore Ty Ottoson is the top scorer for the Coyotes with 59 points as he has averaged 11.8 points per game.
Close behind in the scoring...
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following-described property will be sold by GREGORY L. GALLES, Successor Trustee, at public...
SCOTTSBLUFF – The pursuit of an Alliance shooting suspect by the Nebraska State Patrol ended with the suspect taking his own life, authorities said Monday.
According to the state patr...
SIDNEY – The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department and local authorities responded early Monday morning to Cabela’s Corporate offices near Interstate 80 after it was reported the roof was on...
Susanne Bills, 65, of Ft. Morgan, Colo., died Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Ft. Morgan.
She was born Sept. 15, 1944, in Abington, Pa., to Willia...
Ardell Meyer, 80, of Sidney, Neb., entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Memorial Health Center Extended Care in Sidney with her family by her side.
Ardell Artis Meyer...
GRANT – The Sidney Lady Raiders used solid scoring in the last three quarters and double-digit scoring from two players to easily defeat Perkins County 58-40 on the road last week.
Si...
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
File No. NE-09-
294684-TD
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust in th...
SIDNEY – Jan. 9 financial aid resources will be offered to area students from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sidney Public Library.
Library director Doris Jensen said Education Quest represen...
SIDNEY – The High Plains Choir Festival is an annual event hosted by Chadron State College and Dave Mead, vocal music director at Sidney High School, said Sidney students had good auditions,...
Sady Rush, 9, of Cozad, is worried about falling on the skating rink at Legion Park recently, but she sure is having a good time. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Ann Schaaf of Sidney.
...Edna A. Lafler, 85, of Sidney, Neb., passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at the Medical Center of Aurora South at Aurora, Colo.
Edna Ann Lafler, the daughter of Adolf E. and Gertrude M. (Feh...
Here we are at the end of the year. Whew, I can’t believe we made it with all the job cuts, health care reform debates and other world-ending crises. Yet we did it. This is the last Plugged I...
It seems to be a running theme with President Barack Obama’s presidency. It was a historic moment in American history when he was elected, and yet another historic moment was experienced Chri...
Editor,
Some basic information regarding insurance would seem to be in order.
1. Insurance represents a contract between the insured and the insurance company.
2...
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following-described property will be sold by GREGORY L. GALLES, Successor Trustee, at public...
GRAND ISLAND – The Sidney Red Raider and LadyRaider basketball teams will travel to play in the Northwest Holiday Tournament Dec. 29-30 in Grand Island.
The Red Raiders have a 4-2 rec...
A vacant house fire kept Sidney volunteer firefighters busy Tuesday night as they tried to douse the flames while simultaneously keeping neighboring business T-N-T Lumber safe from the blaze. The h...
SIDNEY – An agreement offered by Wal-Mart to the City of Sidney to help with the reconstruction costs of East Old Post Road has been accepted by Sidney City Council during its regular Tuesday...
SIDNEY – The generosity of people in Sidney has made a difference in the lives of many local families during this Christmas season.
The Community Action Partnership of Western Nebrask...
Lillie H. (Gade) Moore, 95, of Kimball, Neb., and a longtime Sidney resident, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 22, 2009, at the Kimball County Manor in Kimball.
Lillie was born Feb. 7, 1914, at H...
LODGEPOLE – The Creek Valley Junior High girls hoop team used a 24-17 win over the Potter-Dix Coyotes in Lodgepole to improve their record to 1-1 Dec. 16.
The Creek Valley girls were...
Notice of Trustee’s Sale
TS No.: 09-0131623 TSG No.: 09-6-370148A The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Front doors of the Ch...
SIDNEY – Sidney residents filled the room at a regular meeting of the Cheyenne County School District No. 1 Monday evening to show their support of former cheer coach Donna Brown-Fort by spea...
SIDNEY – It is going to be an active holiday week in terms of weather, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo. Meteorologists have been eyeing a storm system moving in fro...
Nancy Hiett assists Lois Heizer with her gift from Tree of Lights at Memorial Health Center Extended Care Tuesday afternoon. Security First Bank, which served as the drop-off location for wish list...
Is health care reform coming? The simple answer is it could be – and soon.
The House of Representatives have already approved a health care bill and the Senate is on the verge of gettin...
When is the last time you took a deep breath, opened your mouth and let out a scream? How about just yelled at someone in an argument? While I am not much of a screamer (though it has happened), I...
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following-described property will be sold by GREGORY L. GALLES, Successor Trustee, at public...
DALTON – The Leyton Warriors used good offensive pressure to defeat Banner County 68-43 Friday at Leyton High School.
Leyton came out strong to outscore Banner County 17-8 in th...
John Hajek, City of Sidney employee, and King’s Daughters’ member Barb Snyder unload boxes for needy families at the Shelter House at Legion Park Monday morning in Sidney.
...SIDNEY – The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners heard from Cheyenne County Fair Board members at a regular meeting Monday morning to consider approval of a special designated liquor licen...
SIDNEY – Sen. Ben Nelson has decided to vote for the health care legislation overall bill introduced by President Barack Obama, which would extend coverage to 30 million people now uninsured...
Wanda Fern Goldsmith, 71, of Barnes, Wis., was born June 24, 1938, in Wray, Colo., and died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, after a short illness at home surrounded by family.
Wanda was...
Sidney – The Sidney Red Raider wrestlers finished a very strong second place at the Sidney Invite Saturday behind first place finishes by Ryan Roach and Kohlton Price in the Middle School Gym...
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
File No. NE-09-
294684-TD
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust in th...
It seems lately I’m on a Web site building frenzy. Not that I mind at all. It’s quite the opposite actually. I enjoy building Web sites and seeing my work available on the World Wide We...
Bet you can’t guess what season is coming on Monday. If the snow on the roads and freezing rain on your car wasn’t an indication, we don’t know what is.
That’s...
Editor,
The health care bill is before the Senate and Sen. Ben Nelson is under extreme pressure by his party and others for his vote.
He has indicated many times that he...
OSHKOSH – A strong Red Raider wrestling team swept the Garden County-Hershey double dual tournament Thursday in Oshkosh by defeating Hershey 69-10 and defeated host Garden County 60-21.
...Lorraine J. Nelson, 71, of Fremont, Neb., died at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Monday, Dec, 14, 2009.
Lorraine was born June 23, 1938, in Minatare, to G. George and Martha (Batt) Schn...
Elsie Catherine Janda, 94, of Sterling, Colo., passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Sterling.
Elsie was born on Jan.15,1910, in Kenard, to Luis and Catherine Knudsen Buch. She...
Benny Hochman signs a book for Shelley Wingard of Dalton Friday afternoon at The Book and Coffee Corner in Sidney. Hochman’s book “From Hell To Here,” describes his life, includin...
SIDNEY – The recent warm weather experienced by the Nebraska Panhandle is expected to continue on, right through the official introduction of winter on Monday. According to the National Weath...
At 28 years old, Casey McMillen is more than accomplished. The nationally-ranked rodeo addict has spent his entire life working toward one goal – becoming the world champion steer wrestler.
Sharon Riley pumps a stress ball as she donates blood. Ken Cook was just wrapping up his donation. The blood drive was in held in Sidney at the Cheyenne County Community Center on Tuesday.
...SIDNEY – Appearing in Cheyenne County Courts on Thursday was 46-year-old Bryan Russell who is charged with the alleged strangling of a woman, officials said.
Brian Russell, of D...
SIDNEY – Don Paxton had been toying around with the idea to build a lighted, miniature plane to put on the top of his house for Christmas this year, so when his son, Travis, came home for Tha...
Jean Butts, 81, of Sidney, Neb., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at her home in Sidney.
Mary Jean Butts, the daughter of Hugh Grant and Clara Christmas Bell (Bagnett) Smit...
This will be the last opportunity I have to wish all of you a Merry Christmas! Since we do not publish on Christmas Day, which is next Friday, I want to take a few minutes to talk about what Christ...
Sidney – The Potter-Dix lady Coyotes dropped two games over the weekend as they lost 71-31 to Sedgwick County and dropped a 57-27 loss to Banner County.
“Turnovers were a...
Second-graders at Sidney’s North Elementary perform their Christmas concert Wednesday afternoon as parents and family gathered to watch.
...SIDNEY – Toys for Tots boxes have been awaiting donations since just after Thanksgiving, and so far the giving is good. That is according to project chairperson and Sidney Jaycee Gayle Tropp....
SIDNEY – Plaques depicting Sidney’s historic downtown have arrived. The granite plaques showing the date the building was constructed, along with a picture, will be placed on designated...
PEETZ, Colo. – The Peetz Bulldogs used their size and athleticism to control the boards and defeat the Prairie, Colo., Mustangs 70-50 Tuesday at the Carlile gymnasium in Peetz.
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Robert L. Beaver, 67, of Chesapeake, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colo.
Robert Lee Beaver, the son of Earl Winston and Evelyn...
Don Stickley
1941 to 2009
Don Stickley, 68, of Crete, Neb., and a former Lodgepole area resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2009 at the Crete Manor Rest Home in Crete.
Donald...
Gene Serres, 78, of Sidney, Neb., died Sunday evening, Dec. 13, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Sidney.
Eugene Paul Serres was born on Oct. 6, 1931, in Sioux County. He was raise...
Loren Herman Block, 78, of Lodgepole, Neb., died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at Memorial Health Center, Extended Care in Sidney.
Loren was born on June 6, 1931, to Henry and Carolena (Fol...
GORDON – The Sidney Red Raider wrestlers were eighth with 68.5 points at the Gordon-Rushville Invite Saturday and were led by Ryan Roach, who was undefeated at 135 pounds and has a 8-0 record...
Oh the agony! Oh the pain! Actually it only kinda hurts when I put pressure on it. Yes, I meant what that headline said. Monday night was quite an ordeal at the Byrd residence as my right forefinge...
The Christmas season is in full swing right now. Businesses are having Christmas parties and open houses, people are shopping for gifts for their families and there is no shortage of homes lighting...
SIDNEY – The location is different and the office space has increased, but you can expect the same services from both businesses that together form the Sidney Career Center. The office partne...
SIDNEY – The Potter High School one-act placed third at the state one-act competition in Kearney Dec. 10, after winning the district contest Dec.1 in Potter when Potter hosted eight teams fro...
Nell Adams, 85, of Sidney, Neb., died at the home of her daughter, Celeste, in Springview on Nov. 26, 2009.
Norma Nell Newland Adams was born Oct. 11, 1924, to Cecil and Laura Newland...
Glenn Harless, 71, of Sidney, Neb., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at his home in Sidney.
Glenn Wayne Harless was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Bridgeport to Wayne and Etha (Smith)...
Sidney – The Sidney Red Raiders defeated the Chase County Longhorns 65-48 Friday as they were led by two players, Matt Rosenbaum and Colin Harvey, who scored in double figures.
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SIDNEY – Chilly temperatures didn’t keep a crowd of residents from lining up along Illinois Avenue Saturday evening for a Parade of Lights that kicked off the Sidney Jaycees Winterfest...
SIDNEY – Benin, West Africa native, Charles Ahovissi, believes the African culture is best captured through music. The now 10-year Omaha resident travels throughout the state teaching student...
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