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  • Local youth cast for this year's Missoula Children's Theatre

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Feb 3, 2017

    Youth from around the area have been hard at work rehearsing for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of Rumpelstiltskin. High Plains Art Council (HPAC) hosts MTC in Sidney every year, and auditions are always a big turnout. This year more than 60 students made up the cast and crew for the production. The Montana-based MCT tours throughout the country and the world to help stage performances in small communities, touring productions come complete with costumes, scenery, props and...

  • Library usage runs more toward electronic

    Don Ogle|Feb 3, 2017

    Physical attendance and checkouts at the Sidney Public Library continue to go down, but the library’s digital footprint and usage has been growing. Expounding from there, Sidney Library Director Andrew Sherman also told Sidney city council members at their first meeting of the year that more and more people are using the library’s wi-fi network and computers. As a result, the wi-fi signal has been strengthened and the computer area has been re-arranged to make use better for privacy. “Be...

  • Depression and anxiety program offered in Sidney

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Feb 3, 2017

    Most people feel anxious or depressed at one time or another. Losing a loved one, getting fired from a job, going through a divorce, and other difficult situations can lead a person to feel sad, lonely, scared, nervous, or anxious. Those feelings are normal reactions to life’s stressors. Pastor Jim Nichols, of the Adventist Learning Center of Sidney, will be hosting an eight-session program that provides holistic and practical ways to alleviate depression and anxiety. The Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program features a DVD series w...

  • Local pool players advance to APA World Championship

    Feb 3, 2017

    Brandon and Amy Bondegard from Sidney qualified to advance to the American Poolplayers Association (APA) Jack & Jill 8-Ball Doubles World Championship in Las Vegas in August after winning the Jack & Jill 8-Ball Doubles tournament held on Saturday at Silver Dollar, Hoondogs and Elk's Club in Sidney. Subscribe to the Sidney Sun-Telegraph to read the rest of the story. (308) 254-2818 817 12th Ave. Sidney, NE 69162 www.suntelegraph.com/subscribe...

  • Duane Kahl - Service Notice

    Feb 3, 2017

    Duane Kahl, 87 of Sidney, Nebraska died Thursday morning, February 2, 2017 at Heritage Ridge in Omaha, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 9, 2017 in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney with a Rosary service at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition. You can share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Kahl f...

  • Dorothy Meyer - Obituary

    Feb 3, 2017

    Dorothy Meyer, 87 of Sidney, Nebraska died Tuesday morning, January 17, 2017 at her daughter's home east of Sidney. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in Fort Collins, Colorado at a later date. You can share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Dorothy Lorraine Meyer, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Whitman) Hartung was born March 20, 1929 in Lingle, Wyoming. The family moved to the Ft. Collins area where her father farmed. This is where she received her...

  • Lillie Reed - Death notice

    Feb 3, 2017

    Lillie Reed, age 85 of Sidney, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Sunday, January 29, 2017. There will be no services held for Lillie and cremation has taken place. Inurment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. You may view Lillie’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Lillie’s care and arrangements....