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Delays due to an absent concrete crew as well as less-than-perfect work have left the city frustrated with Werner Construction, the firm contracted to finished work on 10th Ave. "As it's no secret to the community we've had some issues with the 10th Ave project," said City Manager Gary Person at Tuesday's city council meeting. "John (Hehnke, public services director) did extend an invitation to a representative from Werner to be here tonight to kind of help explain some of the issues." The...
After adding some extras into the conceptual designs at citizen request, cost for the city’s swimming pool rose significantly. Attendees at the last swimming pool committee meeting asked to ad a splash park to the pool plans. The designers supplied the city with plans for a splash park at the same location as the future pool, as well as plans for a park at a separate location. The pool plans were designed to fit one of the city’s proposed pool sites just south of Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Fort Sidney Rd., in order to formulate a pro...
On May 3, 1887 the Sonora earthquake hit the village of Bavispe, Mexico. The magnitude 7.6 quake leveled the adobe buildings of Bavispe and killed 42 of the village's 700 inhabitants. The violent quake was felt for more that 200 miles from its epicenter near the Arizona/Mexico border. Dr. George Emory Goodfellow, then practicing medicine in Tombstone, Arizona, loaded a wagon with medical supplies and rode the 90 miles from Tombstone to Bavispe to aid those injured in the quake. In recognition...
James W. (Jim) Benzel, 64 of Gering and former Sidney resident, passed away Friday morning, June 27, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jim’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Jon A.B. Finney, 66 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 30th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Fremont, Neb. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive visitors at the church on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made in Jon's name to the Night... Full story
Saturday, June 28 Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square starting on June 28th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Sunday, June 29 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is holding their Worship in the Park under the Picnic Shelter in Legion Park, on Sunday, June 29th at 9 a.m. Women of the Cross will be serving a brunch following worship. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend! The Spanish Club will be holding a Car Wash on Sunday, June 29th to fund... Full story
Gary Hawkins celebrates his retirement Friday morning after 25 years at the Sidney post office.... Full story
Compiled By The Sidney Sun-Telegraph Staff These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 100 YEARS AGO June 27, 1914 Sad Tragedy At Big Springs Sunday Big Springs' saddest tragedy in its history occurred Sunday afternoon when Mrs. Warren Beach and two-year-old baby boy were fatally burned by the explosion of a gallon can filled with kerosene. Mrs. Beach was in the act of pouring coal oil...
It has been a privilege to be a resident of Sidney and pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish for the past 7 years. What a blessing to have lived in a dynamic community where growth is the norm and faith runs deep. The diverse church denominations that serve the people of God faithfully in this part of western Nebraska stands as a testament that the work of building the Kingdom of God on earth is progressing here. What a joy to have been part of that for these past years. My move to St. James Parish in Kearney will be my eighth since being ordained a p...
I am sure most all of you have seen the poster or tee shirt that proclaims “Freedom isn’t Free!”. These words drive home an important message, whether it pertains to the freedom we enjoy as an American or to our being set free as a Christian. Someone paid the price! As free Americans, we owe so much to so many. Past generations of brave men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice and a new generation is now giving of themselves to protect our country. Our prayer is for God to protect them as they protect us. We must not take our freedom for g...
Seniors Hitting Leaders AVG (min. 38 AB) Colton Onstott .377 Scott Phillips .338 Bradey Holtz .328 Skyler Arent .300 Travis Garska .282 2B Colton Onstott 6 Skyler Arent 4 Bradey Holtz 4 Scott Phillips 3 Travis Garska 3 3B Colton Onstott 2 Bradey Holtz 1 Keaton Wakefield 1 HR Colton Onstott 1 RUNS Bradey Holtz 25 Scott Phillips 18 Colton Onstott 16 Travis Garska 16 RBI Colton Onstott 24 Scott Phillips 13 Kyle Burton 9 Bradey Holtz 9 SB Bradey Holtz 15 Austin Pile 7 Travis Garska 6 Lane Harvey 6 Seniors Pitching Leaders ERA (min. 15 IP) Colton... Full story
Friday, June 27 BASEBALL Sidney Seniors Tournament Sidney v Gordon Noon Chappell v Gering 2:30 p.m. Hershland v Chappell 5 p.m. Sidney v Torrington 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28 BASEBALL Sidney Seniors Tournament Gering v Hershland 9 a.m. Gordon v Torrington 11:30 a.m. Sidney v Hershland 2 p.m. Gordon v Gering 4:30 p.m. Torrington v Chappell 7 p.m. SWIMMING Sidney Stingrays @ Torrington Sunday, June 29 BASEBALL Sidney Seniors Tournament Game 1 TBD Noon Game 2 TBD 2:30 p.m. Game 3 TBD 5 p.m. DISC GOLF Panhandle Putters 2 p.m. Monday, June 30 No... Full story
