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  • County Commissioners move forward initiatives, hear reports

    Ryan Hermens|Jul 7, 2015

    Cheyenne County Commissioners had a full day Monday, discussing routine county business in the morning followed by conducting property valuation protest hearings through the afternoon and early evening. The morning agenda contained a mix of old and new business, with some initiatives moved forward and others tabled while more information is sought. County resident Tyson Narjes, who is leading an effort for Cheyenne County to attain a livestock-friendly designation, was at the meeting to discuss the application process. The status is awarded by...

  • Sidney Public Library offers new information databases through NebraskAccess

    Courtney Fletcher|Jul 7, 2015

    The Sidney Public Library, in partnership with the Nebraska Library Commission, offers an abundance of online information through NebraskAccess. As of July, Nebraska residents have complete access to an updated lineup of 15 databases, including 13 new recourses that have been added to expand access to a wide variety of information. NebraskAccess offers reliable sources that help locals look for information to create a family history, establish a small business, learn about medical conditions, receive help with homework, find information about...

  • T-Ball Tussle

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jul 7, 2015

    The Sidney Auto and NAPA Auto Parts T-Ball teams squared off Monday night at Legion Park as part of the Cheyenne Community Center's league. Above, Coach Dan Rosenbaum works with Aiden Baker at the plate before an at-bat. Right, Deacon DeNovellis throws a ball across the diamond after fielding a groundball. For more photos, see Sports on Page 8A.... Full story

  • Service Notice: Stanley Wayne Weaver

    Jul 7, 2015

    Stanley Wayne Weaver, 85 of Sidney, passed away Saturday morning, July 4, 2015 in the Golden Living Center. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 10, in the Christian Life Center, with the Pastor Jim Gerhold officiating. Inurment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may visit the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Thursday to sign Stanley’s register book and to drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Stanley’s name to the Christian Life Center or to the Donor’s choice. A full... Full story

  • Historic Saddle Club plans open horse show

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 7, 2015

    An open horse show will be held Sunday, July 12 at the Historic Saddle Club, 2016 West Overland in Scottsbluff. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and halter classes begin at 9 a.m. All halter classes must be registered by 8:30 a.m. There will be junior (10 years and under), intermediate (11-13), senior (14-18) and adult (19 and over) age divisions in flat classes only. There is an entry fee plus a one-time office charge per horse. Coggins and health certificate must be presented for all out-of-state horses attending the show and Nebraska horses...

  • Community Calendar 07-07-15

    Jul 7, 2015

    Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m., for the rest of the summer. Farmer’s Market on Saturdays July 11 through Oct. 10th at Hickory Street Square from 8 to 11 a.m. in Sidney Saturday, July 11 Singer Tara Vaughan will perform at the Sidney Fine Arts Center on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. There is a cost for tickets. Thursday, July 16 Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with q... Full story

  • Physical Therapy Today: Why space matters – in your spine

    Casey Cortney, Licensed Physical Therapist|Jul 7, 2015

    You may know that physical therapy helps in the treatment of low back pain, but did you also know that physical therapy can help treat conditions such as spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the space surrounding the spinal cord is reduced, leading to increased pressure on the spinal cord and its network of nerves. Early signs of spinal stenosis often appear on an X-ray, even though no other symptoms are present. The symptoms begin with an occasional twinge or pain in the neck and spine. As the condition progresses,...

  • CHEYENNE COMMUNITY CENTER T-BALL

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jul 7, 2015

    The Sidney Auto (green jerseys) and NAPA Auto Parts (red jerseys) teams squared off Monday night in a Cheyenne Community Center T-Ball league game....

  • Sidney's Arellano wins wrestling medal at OSU

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 7, 2015

    FOR THE SUN-TELEGRAPH Trey Arellano, who will enter his freshman year at Sidney High School this fall, won the gold medal in the 106-pound weight class at the Oklahoma State University Technique Camp late last month. For Arellano, it's the fourth straight year he has attended one of the OSU wrestling camps and the first year he has come home with a medal. Only the winner of each weight class is awarded a medal. "He wrestled four matches and beat them all, and that's a big accomplishment with...

  • Sidney juniors seeded No. 4 for district tourney

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 7, 2015

    The Sidney Post #17 junior legion baseball team was seeded fourth among the six teams playing in this weekend’s Class B, Area 7 Tournament. Chadron received the No. 1 seed for the double-elimination event, which begins Friday at Oregon Trail Park in Gering. Ogallala earned the No. 2 seed, Alliance is No. 3, Gering is No. 5 and Hershland is No. 6. There will be three first-round games played on Friday. Chadron will take on Hershland at 1 p.m., and Alliance and Sidney will square off at 4 p.m. Gering will meet Ogallala at 7 p.m. Play continues t...