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As work continues on the new Sidney Regional Medical Center building, workers placed second floor support beams for the structure on Thursday.... Full story
Even with 100 percent of its students taking the ACT, Sidney High School students still scored higher on the test than the national average. Sidney’s graduating class of 2014 achieved a composite score of 21.5, while the national composite score was 21. The highest possible score on the test is 36. Nationally, only 57 percent of high school students take the test, which serves as the college entrance exam for most schools in the midwest. Although Sidney scored slightly below the state of Nebraska’s composite score of 21.7, only 86 percent of...
The sultry month of August brings the last hurrah of summer. The wheat harvest is nearly finished and the combine crews are heading back home. The third cutting of alfalfa is stacked in the barn and the sweet smell of fresh cut hay will linger well into December. The threat of hail is almost passed and hot west winds compete with that day in July when it was hotter than the fourth. Six-foot-tall stalks of corn wave topknot tassels while threads of corn silk spill from plump, ripening ears. The...
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Friday, Aug. 22 Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair Square Dance Club will have an Indoor Picnic Dance at the IOOF Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22nd with Lucky calling. Meal indoors starting at 6 p.m. Beef, buns, and baked beans will be provided. Dancers, please bring salads, desserts or side dishes. Sunday, Aug. 24 Potter Sundry 100th... Full story
Justin Christensen and family cut the ribbon in front of Shelter Insurance on Thursday. Christensen is the new agent for the company in Sidney.... 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 Aug. 22, 1914 'Pope Of Rome Passes Away' Rome – Pope Plus X died at 1:20 o'clock this morning. He had been ill for several days, but alarming symptoms did not develop until Wednesday morning. Throughout the day Drs. Marchiafava and Amici devoted their utmost energies to stimulating their p...
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Jesus said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. – Matthew 14: 28-32 I have heard sermons on these passages, for many years, most seem to say...
Entering into her final year in the Sidney volleyball program, senior middle blocker Savanna Rosenbaum has had plenty of time to watch and learn from a long line of talented and charismatic players who have gone before her. Now it's her turn to take the reins and try to lead Sidney to glory this season. "I've had a really good opportunity to suit up for varsity all four years of my high school career," Rosenbaum said. "I've seen how past leaders have done and I'm hoping we can take the team and...
The Leyton Tailgate Party to be held next Tuesday (August 26) at 6 p.m. at the Dalton football field. All Leyton patrons and community members are invited to attend. This year’s featured speaker is Steve Swedburg.... Full story
