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Larry Cox, who served as chief of the Sidney Police Department for eight years, died this morning at his home in Sidney. He was 61. Cox was the police chief from June 2001 until his retirement in October 2009. He spent 33 years in law enforcement. Paul Schaub, the Cheyenne County attorney who also serves as the ex officio county corner, said no foul play was suspected in the death. He is awaiting medical records from Cox's physicians before determining whether an autopsy would be performed. "He... Full story
Five local properties are being considered by the Sidney Historical Preservation Board and the Sidney city council for local landmarking designation. The Shelter House, Carnegie Library, Camp Lookout, Boot Hill Cemetery and Christ Episcopal Church are up for consideration. "These are great properties," said Megan McGown, director of the Sidney Historical Preservation Board. "The landmark designation is an honor to the properties to have that designation and to say they're deemed worthy of some...
Silas Stillman Soule was born in late July of 1838 in Bath, Maine. His father, Amasa Soule, was an American citizen of Dutch decent though Silas seemed more akin to his Irish friends. Adapting a convincing Irish brogue to match that of his fellow workers in eastern factories, Silas easily gained the admiration of those he encountered. As a young man, his inclination for good-humored mischief often resulted in fisticuffs that his "Irish" façade readily welcomed. In the early 1850s, Amasa became...
Mary J. Brady, 83 of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Tues., Dec. 9, 2014. Cremation has been held, there will be no visitation, private family graveside inurnment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. You may view Mary's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mary's care and funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial... Full story
Ongoing Send your Christmas wishes to military members in veteran’s hospitals. Visit the Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library in Lodgepole from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday (Dec. 8-11 and Dec. 15-18) to sign a card or write a note. Cards, envelopes and postage are provided and they will be mailed on Dec. 20. Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie @ 250-1113 if questions. Saturday, Dec. 13 A free Christmas Crafts event will be held Saturday, D... 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. 50 Years Ago Dec. 11, 1964 'Let Me Introduce ...' A new member of the Sidney High School faculty for 1964-'65 is Mrs. Vicky Brown, who teaches French and English. She is from Imperial, Neb., and received her degree form the University of Memphis. Mrs. Brown became interested in teaching French because...
How well do you know the true story of Christmas? Did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to pay taxes? Did Mary ride on a donkey because it was too difficult for her to walk? Did an inn keeper tell Joseph and Mary that there was no room for them in the inn? Did they spend Christmas night in a stable surrounded by animals? Did angels sing about the glory of God in the night time sky for a group of shepherds? Did noisy cattle wake up the sleeping baby Jesus who did not cry? Did three wise men come to the stable and see Christ lying in a manger? Did...
After winning its first dual match of the season and then taking fourth place among 15 teams in the Cozad Invite last week, the Sidney High wrestling team will carry momentum into the Gordon-Rushville Invite on Saturday. The first varsity match is slated for 12:30 p.m in Gordon. Head coach Ganser believes his team is prepared and will perform at a high level. "We can compete very well, as evidenced from what we did last week (in the Cozad Invite)," Ganser said. "There will be 14 total teams...
