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  • Potter-Dix, Leyton and Creek Valley students qualify for state speech

    Anthony Ruiz|Mar 17, 2016

    Several Potter-Dix, Leyton and Creek Valley students will be moving on to the state speech championship next week after placing in the top three during the D1-6 and D2-6 District Speech Contest held Wednesday at Potter-Dix High School. Champions for Potter-Dix in the District D2-6 contest were sophomore Audrey Juelfs in oral interpretation of poetry as well as in duet acting with freshman Brooke Moench. Junior Levi Kasten also won in entertainment speaking. Also advancing to the state...

  • Gurley artist's work to appear in Kansas show

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 17, 2016

    The American Plains Artists accepted four artworks by J. I. McElroy of Gurley for inclusion in its 2016 "Art of the Plains" Signature Show being exhibited at the South Wind Art Gallery in Topeka, Kan. Sixty-seven artworks from 27 APA signature artists from across the nation were accepted into this show. McElroy's artworks included two watercolor paintings, one pencil drawing and an acrylic painting, titled "Crane Sunrise," which won the Golden Spur Award. One of only three awards given in this...

  • Welcoming Arrivals: Effy Dylan Roth

    Mar 17, 2016

    Effy Dylan Roth Zach and Dawn Roth are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Effy Dylan Roth, on November 22, 2015, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz. Grandparents are Phil and Patty Kurz of Sidney and Don and Susan Roth of Chappell. Great-grandparents are Howard and Violet Kurz and Alvin and Royalee Lukesh, all of Sidney. Also welcoming home Effy are her two big brothers, Nicolas and Colum.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-17-15

    Mar 17, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on March 15 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brandee Maxson, 30, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of theft, which is a Class IIA felony. A preliminary hearing has been set for 10:30 a.m. on March 29. Kandy Cook, 38, of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of child abuse, which is a Class I misdemeanor. She requested an attorney and a status hearing is set for 9 a.m. on April 11. Latifa Steinman, 21, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of possesion of...

  • Safety fair for youth set for April 29

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 17, 2016

    Wheat Belt Public Power District will host a safety fair at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Friday, April 29. The purpose of the safety fair is to promote safety in a fun fair-type atmosphere. Approximately 150 fourth and fifth graders from Sidney and Leyton will participate and would like to extend the invite to any home schooled children of these grades. The presenters will be the City of Sidney, Union Pacific Railroad, Black Hills Energy, Sidney Veterinary Hospital, Sidney Police Department, 21st Century Equipment, Natural Resources...

  • Community Calendar 03-17-16

    Mar 17, 2016

    Ongoing The Elks Lenten Fish Fry will be held every Friday between Feb. 19 through March 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., located at 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. … A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. … UPCOMING Registration for kindergarten students attending Sidney Public Schools for the 2016-2017 school year will be...

  • Playground equipment donation

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 17, 2016

    Adams Bank & Trust recently donated $500 to the 5K 2 PLAY fundraiser on Saturday, April 9. Students at Creek Valley Middle School in Lodgepole have set a goal to raise $2,000 toward the purchase of new playground equipment....

  • Letter To The Editor - Efforts to derail Trump

    C.J. Cornelius Jr. MD, Sidney|Mar 17, 2016

    Dear Editor, There is currently an effort by the establishment of the Republican Party to sabotage the candidacy of Donald Trump. This is an effort that will destroy the Republican Party for decades if not for all time. They have even gone so far as to promote the candidacy of Hillary Clinton in order for them to retain their positions as the all wise and all knowing who should decide the candidate of the party and their personal perks which go along with same rather than let the voting public elect the Presidential candidate. If they are... Full story

  • All-MAC basketball teams announced

    Staff Report|Mar 17, 2016

    Five from local teams were named first-team All-Minuteman Activities Conference in boys or girls basketball. For the girls, Alexus Rozelle and Audrey Juelfs of Potter-Dix and Jessie Straber of Creek Valley were named to the All-MAC first teams. Rozelle led the Lady Coyotes, who finished the season 18-3, offensively with 9.5 points per game. She also led the team on the boards with an average of 7.6 rebounds per game. Juelfs had an all-around game for the Lady Coyotes by averaging 8 points per game, 7.6 assists per game, 6 rebounds per game and...

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