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The Sidney High School football team opens the 2014 season today at Weymouth Field, hosting Chadron at 7 p.m. The Red Raiders will be looking to return to the state playoffs for the second consecutive year under head coach Todd Ekart. Prior to tonight's game, there will be a free-will tailgate BBQ at 6 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the local Sidney Teammates chapter. See game preview and starting lineups on page 11A.... Full story
The flow of marijuana out of Colorado and into Nebraska is putting a strain on law enforcement and county attorneys in bordering communities. There were more than 60 marijuana-related arrests in Cheyenne County in 2013. Officials say this number has at least doubled already in 2014. As of May, there had already been 37 arrests related to possession of marijuana in Deuel County. Felony marijuana cases have tripled in Deuel County this year, said Deputy Cheyenne County and Deuel County Attorney Jonathon Stellar. “The financial strain is s...
Construction as part of the Fort Sidney Road improvement project is going to make traveling that route a little slower in the next two months. Beginning Tuesday, the existing asphalt will be removed and replaced with a new surface from Highway 30 to 11th Avenue. There will be some additional replacement of the roadway at the intersections of Fort Sidney Road with College, Deaver and Parkland drives. Additionally, access to College Drive will be maintained at all times with closures planned for Deaver and Parkland drives. Traffic on Fort Sidney... Full story
According to the definitive history of "The American Fur Trade of the Far West," written by Hiram Martin Chittenden and published by New York publishers in 1902, Major Alexander Culbertson died Aug. 27, 1879, and was buried in Orleans, Mo. Consequently, scholars of the American fur trade assumed the information to be correct. However, Nebraska historian Charles E. Hanson Jr. discovered a 1940 biography in the Montana Historical Societies publication of "Contributions" that cited a different loca...
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, before the Hon. Randin Roland: Brian Gray, age 29 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 1st high test, a class W misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pled guilty to an amended charge of DUI 1st offense, a class W misdemeanor. The judge ordered a pre-sentence investigation report. Dennis Charles, age 42 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 1st high test, a class W misdemeanor. A pre-trial conference has been set for Se... Full story
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. 29 Tailgate with our Sidney Teammates! We invite everyone to join us for a free-will BBQ and Sidney Raiders vs. Chadron Cardinals Friday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m., south of the Sidney High School parking lot. Raffle tickets available for an autographed Tom Osborne football! All proceeds go to local Sidney Teammates chapter.... Full story
Cabela’s Inc. plans to open an 82,000-square-foot store in West Chester, Ohio, serving the greater Cincinnati area. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and Cabela’s expects to open the store in fall 2015. It will be Cabela’s second location in Ohio, joining the Columbus store that opened in March 2013. The company operates 61 stores across North America and has announced plans to open an additional 18 over the next two years. “The state of Ohio welcomed Cabela’s with open arms when we opened our Columbus store last year,” said Cabela... 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. 29, 1914 'Gun is Discharged; boy loses right hand' Last Sunday, a distressing accident happened at the ranch of Roy Nelson four miles south of town which resulted in Elmer Fulton, 16-year-old son of Will Fulton, losing his right hand. Elmer and a lad working for Roy Nelson were...
Imagine this if you will. Before the Grand Canyon was formed, before the sun rose in the East and set in the West, before mountains were formed and before creation began, we were on God’s mind. In fact, we were in his heart. The divine architect created each of us in the total design of his plan of creation and salvation. Ephesians 1:3 expresses to us, “Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who have blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” Can you even imagine? I have a vivid imagination, but I...
After a 294-day break, Sidney Red Raider football is finally back. Weeks of practices in the August afternoon heat have finally led up to the first edition of Friday night lights at Weymouth Field. The Raiders are looking to pick up right where they left off last season. The excitement and anticipation at practice over the last few days has been through the roof. Intensity increased and everyone began pushing themselves just a bit harder as they could feel the countdown to tonight's kickoff wani...
Senior running back Michael Muggli works on his agility at practice last week. He'll be starting in Sidney's backfield Friday night against Chadron. Sidney vs. Chadron Tonight’s starting lineups Offense Defense QB #7 Lane Harvey (Sr.) E #60 Kane Taylor (Sr.) RB #34 Chance Anglin (Sr.) E #24 Tyler Wintholz (Jr.) RB #6 Michael Muggli (Sr.) T #54 Jake Sager (Sr.) RB #36 Hunter Secrest (Jr.) T #4 Jake Heeren (Jr.) WR #24 Tyler Wintholz (Jr.) LB #55 Brian Rolls (Sr.) WR #12 Alex Linneman (So.) LB #... Full story
