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  • Making an impact: the Wright way

    Courtney Fletcher|May 14, 2015

    It's a long way from the Nebraska Panhandle to the South African village of Kalaba, Zambia – almost 9,000 miles to be exact. About a year ago, Bridgeport native Emily Wright left her family, friends and the familiarity and luxuries of the United States to join the Peace Corps as a Community Health Improvement Project volunteer for two years. Wright, the daughter of Kent and Bobbi Wright of Bridgeport has several family members residing in Sidney, including: aunt and uncle Terri and Randy F...

  • Sidney H.S. graduation can be viewed on SRTV

    For The Sun-Telegraph|May 14, 2015

    Sidney High School’s gradation ceremonies will be carried on live streaming video and audio on SRTV this Sunday, May 17. Coverage will begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. MST. The senior slideshow will follow at 1:30 p.m., with graduation ceremonies beginning at 2 p.m. For people who cannot attend the commencement ceremonies in person, log on to the Internet at: www.sidneyraiders.tv. Once there, click on “Activities” to find the graduation link. Many people have had success connecting their computers and laptops to TVs through HDMI conne... Full story

  • Old Post Road and 11th Avenue project trudges along

    Ryan Hermens|May 14, 2015

    The beautification project planned for Old Post Road and 11th Avenue in Sidney is slowly moving forward. The project, initially proposed last summer, has faced numerous setbacks. The plans call for installing landscaping, a wall and sign at the corner of the two streets. Barry Swanson, a project manager at Baker & Associates, discussed the project at Tuesday night’s Sidney City Council meeting. He said when the proposal was initially put out to bid last fall, no quotes were received. When a bid was finally submitted, the numbers were u...

  • New Raider ride

    Ryan Hermens|May 14, 2015
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    The Sidney Public School District recently purchased a travel bus for activity and sports groups to use. The vehicle holds 57 people and was first put into service last Friday to transport high school track athletes. The bus is a 2007 model and cost $187,500.... Full story

  • Richard "George" Houser

    May 14, 2015

    Celebration of Life for George Houser was held 10 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2015 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Richard "George" Houser, 58 of Gillette, passed away on Wed., Feb. 11, 2015 of a pulmonary event at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. George was born to Clarence F. Houser Sr. and H. Harlene Houser in Sidney; he is one of six children. While growing up in Sidney, George was involved in a variety of different sports. He was a pitcher for the Knights of Columbus from youth through his high... Full story

  • Service Notice: Morgan R. Burns

    May 14, 2015

    Morgan R. Burns, 19 of Peetz, passed away in Peetz, Monday, May 11, 2015. Vigil Services will be at 6 p.m., Friday, May 15, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Robert Wedow officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Peetz. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of the family for future designation in M... Full story

  • Wedding: Hayek, Carley marry

    May 14, 2015

    Kristi Hayek and Matthew Carley were united in marriage July 26, 2014, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cordova, Neb. with the Rev. Brian Tuma officiating. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Marilyn Hayek of Friend. The groom is the son of Kay Carley of Dalton and the late Gordon L. Carley. The maid of honor was Sandi Hayek of Great Bend, Kan. Bridesmaids were Meredith McQuay of Alma and Heather Hoops of Lincoln. Personal attendants were Kendra Kuti of Muscat, Oman and Sarah Wall of Schuyler.... Full story

  • Community Calendar 05-14-15

    May 14, 2015

    Saturday, May 16 The 2nd Annual Kids Go Fishing Rodeo will be held Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m. at Cedar Vue (Gate 13) at Lake McConaughy. Free event for children ages 3-15. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Betty Beard at (308) 778-6802 or Christina Carson at (308) 355-2793. Sunday, May 17 Kimball Promenaders Square Dance Club will have a dance in the old 4-H building in Kimball from 4 to 6 p.m. The caller is Mike Olivieri. Thursday, May 21 Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday... Full story

  • DISTRICT D-11 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Potter-Dix boys cruise to title

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|May 14, 2015

    MORRILL – Boosted by Jake Johnson, Cooper Hicks and Kelsey Rozelle qualifying for state in four events, the Potter-Dix Coyotes boys' team won the District D-11 Track and Field Championships at Morrill High School on Wednesday. The Coyotes amassed 153 points to finish well ahead of second place Garden County with 119 points. Leyton was third with 84 while the Creek Valley Storm picked up nine points to wind up in eighth. Perhaps more importantly for many of the competitors, the top two finishers...

  • DISTRICT D-11 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Lady Coyotes claim District championship

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|May 14, 2015

    MORRILL – For Leyton High's Abbe Draper, it could be a long wait to see if she qualified for the 2015 NSAA State Track and Field Championships scheduled for next week. With berth's at state and district bragging rights on the line at Morrill High School on Wednesday, the teams of Class D-11 did battle with the Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes reigning supreme as the District champions of 2015. The Coyotes finished well ahead of runner up Crawford with 125 points to 94. The Leyton Warriors and Creek V...

  • Talking Sports: Rooting for NHL's Rangers can be big distraction

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|May 14, 2015

    I don’t follow professional sports as closely as I once did. Maybe there’s just not as much time or maybe it’s less exciting to watch the teams I’ve rooted for all my life struggle year after year. When I was a kid, I would root for my favorite baseball team with everything I had, even if they were 30 games out of first in September. That just doesn’t work for me any more. But even now, I get excited when one of my teams gets into the playoffs. Even if one of my favorites start to play well early in the season, I begin to get intereste...

  • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    May 14, 2015

    TRACK & FIELD Thursday, May 14 Sidney at District B-6 Meet (@ Ogallala), 9 a.m. Peetz at 1A State Meet (@ Lakewood, Colo.), 4 p.m. Friday, May 15 Peetz at 1A State Meet (@ Lakewood, Colo.), 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16 Peetz at 1A State Meet (@ Lakewood, Colo.), 9 a.m. Friday, May 22 Sidney at Class B State Meet (@ Omaha), 3:30 p.m. CDT Potter-Dix, Creek Valley, Leyton at Class D State Meet (@ Omaha), 3:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 23 Sidney at Class B State Meet (@ Omaha), 9 a.m. CDT Potter-Dix, Creek Valley, Leyton at Class D State Meet (@ Omaha), 9... Full story

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