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  • From Sidney to Sydney

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 11, 2016

    A Sidney resident will head to Sydney, Australia, this summer for an eight-week internship program. Meghan Wiedeburg, a 2013 Sidney High graduate and a junior at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, will be in Australia in a public relations internship with the Global Experiences company. "I will be in the land down under, loving every second of this once in a lifetime opportunity," Wiedeburg said. Wiedeburg interviewed with Global Experiences, and based on her interview questions, writings and...

  • Judi Roach tabbed 1 of 2 Farm Bureau teachers of the year

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 11, 2016

    North Elementary Teacher Judi Roach was named one of two teachers to receive the 2016 teacher of the year by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture's Board of Directors, Promotion and Education Committee and staff. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is a nonprofit grassroots organization, that works to benefit Nebraska through education service and Advocacy. Roach first participated in the Ag Pen Pal Program in 2012. Her students wrote letters to Jeff and Robyn...

  • Court Briefs 02-11-15

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 11, 2016

    The following person appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb. 5 before the Honorable Randin R. Roland. Alfred D. Okonigbo, 27, of Dover, Del., pleaded guilty to third degree assault, which is a Class I misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail and ordered to pay court costs. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb. 9 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Timothy Spires, 45, of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of second degree assault, DUI-serious bodily injury and child abuse,... Full story

  • Death Notice: Helen M. Pigg

    Feb 11, 2016

    Helen M. Pigg, 99 of Sidney and former Bridgeport area resident, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care, Tuesday evening, Feb. 9, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Helen’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Community Calendar 02-11-16

    Feb 11, 2016

    UPCOMING The dates, times, and locations have been set for classroom sessions for irrigation and nitrogen certification training. Training will be held Feb. 18 at Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp in Sidney. Sessions are at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Training will also be held Feb. 19 at the Lion’s Den in Chappell. Sessions are at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Certification training must be completed by March 1. For more information, contact the SPNRD at (308) 254-2377. … The Cheyenne County 4-H market beef weigh-in HAS BEEN POSTPONED to Saturday, Feb. 13. … Frida... Full story

  • Panhandle No-Till Conference slated for Feb. 23-24

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 11, 2016

    The Panhandle No-Till Partnership Winter Conference will be held Feb. 23-24 at the Gering Civic Center. This annual event provides the opportunity to listen to experts in the field of soil health on a variety of topics. Speaking this year are Dr. Wayne Beck, Neonila Martyniuk and Paul Jasa. Each will speak on management of soil and resources. Also speaking are Ray Ward of Ward Labs on soil testing, Lance Gunderson on understanding laboratory tests, Cody Creech on dryland crop research and Karla Jenkins on Field Peas and Livestock. Finishing up...

  • Presidents Day

    William H. Benson, Columnist|Feb 11, 2016

    In September of 1796, President George Washington published a remarkable document, his farewell address “to the People of the United States on his declining of the Presidency.” After two terms as president, he was exhausted, tired of public service, and eager to return to his beloved Virginia plantation at Mount Vernon. When asked to serve a third term, he refused, and six months later he would retire and turn over the president’s duties to John Adams. In his farewell address, Washington liste...

  • UPCOMING SCHEDULE

    Feb 11, 2016

    BASKETBALL Thursday, Feb. 11 Garden County at Leyton 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 Potter-Dix at Banner County 4 p.m. Caliche (Colo.) at Peetz (Colo.) 4 p.m. Sedgwick County (Colo.) at Leyton 4 p.m. Sidney at Chadron 5:30 p.m. South Platte at Creek Valley 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Sidney boys vs. Hastings St. Cecilia 5:45 p.m. CST (Heartland Hoops Classic in Grand Island) WRESTLING Friday, Feb. 12 District meet at Sidney 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 District meet at Sidney 9 a.m....