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  • Email: Police chief writes he was asked to 'provide some high cover' on Hehnke case

    Rob Langrell, Publisher of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jul 31, 2015
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    Sidney Police Chief B.J. Wilkinson wrote an email in the spring of 2014 that said he was asked to keep a citation written to a city employee "off the radar in County Court and the newspaper." The email was part of a document recently unsealed by the Cheyenne County Court that was obtained through a search warrant. The warrant, requested by investigator Sgt. Monty Lovelace of the Nebraska State Patrol in March, sought messages from Wilkinson's Sidney Police email account from Jan. 29, 2014, to Fe...

  • City Council continues budget discussions

    Ryan Hermens|Jul 31, 2015

    Sidney City Councilors met Thursday evening for the second of two budget workshops held this week. In preparation of finalizing the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, councilors met with department heads to discuss potential expenditures and revenue sources. The final city budget will be approved at upcoming regular council meetings. Library Andrew Sherman, who was hired earlier this year as the library director, said he kept the proposed budget as flat as possible. Some line item expenses – such as library automation – were reduced from the curren...

  • DISC GOLF IN SIDNEY

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jul 31, 2015

    Michael Dickman, of the Panhandle Putters Disc Golf Club, launches a drive at Deer Run Park earlier this week. See story in Sports, Page 10A.... Full story

  • Across The Fence: Relay race to Roseburg, Ore.

    M. Timothy Nolting, For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 31, 2015

    In 1955, the world as we knew it was changing and changing fast. The nation's need for speed, horsepower and independence was reflected in Chevy's '55 Bel Air and the classic Nomad wagon. Ford motor company countered with the popular Victoria and the Thunderbird promised to rival the sleekest of European sports cars. 1955 would see automobile sales peak at 7.9 million sold. Elvis Presley rocked the music world and pink shirts for men rocked the fashion world. Ray Kroc opened the first...

  • Roland F. Musil

    Jul 31, 2015

    Roland F. Musil, 93, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on July 26, 2015 in Seguin, TX. Rol was born in Dodge, Neb. on May 3, 1922 to Adella (Mlnarik) and Joseph Musil. He was the youngest son of four siblings: Millard, Lumir and Norma who all precede him in death. Rol's beloved wife, Betty, died in February 2008. Roland attended Potter Public School (Nebraska) until the 8th grade. He began farming north of Potter raising wheat, corn, pinto beans and millet.... Full story

  • Death Notice: Bill D. Hammond

    Jul 31, 2015

    Bill D. Hammond, 95 of Sidney, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, in the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral arrangements for Bill are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC, is in charge of Bill’s care and service arrangements.... Full story

  • Death Notice: Olga E. Baack

    Jul 31, 2015

    Olga E. Baack, 97 of Sidney, passed away July 30, 2015 in the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC, is in charge of Olga’s care and service arrangements.... Full story

  • Welcoming Arrivals: Addylynn Faith Vasquez

    Jul 31, 2015

    Jennifer (Stitt) & Sev Vasquez from Parker, Colo. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Addylynn Faith, born June 17, 2015. She weighed 6 lbs. and 5 oz. Izzy, her 4-year-old sister, also welcomes her home. Addylynn's grandparents are Tammy and Steve Miller, Gordy and Trina Stitt of Sidney, Carlos and Maria Vasquez of Brush, Colo. Her great-grandparents are Harold and Norma Perkins of Sidney, Bev Stitt of Chadron, Juanita Uribe of Mexico, Al and LaDonna Jung of Sidney, Kenny and... Full story

  • Community Calendar 07-31-15

    Jul 31, 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. 10 at Hickory Street Square from 8 to 11 a.m. in Sidney Tuesday, Aug. 4 A Parkinson’s support group for the Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or email her at [email protected]. Thursday, Aug. 13 The Table of Grace food pantry in Sidney will... Full story

  • Interpreting the times and seasons

    Pastor Jim Nichols, Sidney Seventh-Day Adventist Church|Jul 31, 2015

    Considering Pope Francis’ recent world travels to South America, as well as, the soon anticipated September visit to the United States, to meet with the Congress and United Nations, I thought a little humor would be in order with some observations about discerning the times and seasons in which we live. Legend has it, that about a century ago the Pope decided that all Jews should leave Rome. But seeing the uproar in the Jewish community, and wanting to appear conciliatory, he came up with a novel idea. He would have a debate with any member o...

  • Good Old Days 07-31-15

    Jul 31, 2015

    Compiled By Delaney Uhrig These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 Years Ago 'Sidney Wins Hectic Trade School Battle' July 30, 1965 The Sidney trade school bill (LB176) survived a motion to reconsider this afternoon, following a hot and protracted floor debate, and the measure stands as approved by the Nebraska Legislature. The bill to establish a state-supported trade school at...

  • PANHANDLE PUTTERS DISC GOLF: League promotes camaraderie, competition

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jul 31, 2015

    Be careful if you head out to Deer Run Park Disc Golf Course – you just might get hooked on the fun. For three years, the Panhandle Putters Disc Golf Club has been playing its regular league nights at Deer Run Park in Sidney. This season, you can expect a group of about a dozen or more to gather every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. And for this crowd, weather isn't necessarily a factor for some. "I started back in March," said club member Andrew Roche. "I was invited out here by a friend and I loved it r...