Week of January 9, 2025
Week of January 9, 2025
Ethan Reichman of Chappell, a 2022 graduate of South Platte High School, was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at Doane University in Crete, NE. A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.700 and 12 credit hours of coursework is required to qualify for the prestigious honor. Reichman was a standout athlete on the Boys' Football and Basketball teams during his years at South Platte High...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--The All is Bright Christmas Tour located at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds from the end of November until the weekend before Christmas was a big hit, and Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell reported back to the County Commissioners on Monday, January 6 2025, with details of the event's success. Mitchell stated that the overall attendance recorded during this year's event was 3,538 people, and increase of 41% over last year's attendance....
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- One of Sidney's and Cheyenne County's most popular attraction is the Living Memorial Gardens at Legion Park in Sidney, adjacent to Legion Field. In season, the gardens are a unique blend of flowers and plants personally designed and cared for by private citizens. Nature lovers can stroll along the pathways of the park and enjoy the natural beauty the gardens have to offer. Located right next to the former site of the original Sidney Swimming Pool, there's... Full story
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library has announced its Adult Winter Reading Program, happening now until March 19. Open to all adults, the program inspires those to enjoy reading all while being rewarded with the opportunity for prizes. Weekly prizes will be held by drawing each Wednesday starting December 27. After each list category is fulfilled, a snowflake may be filled out for a chance at a prize. All categories must be completed no later than March 19 to be eligible for the grand...
anuary's entrance brought snow flurries and paint drips, Sidney's Creative District held its first paint and sip of the year at Elston House on Sunday, January 5. Held for a packed house despite the snowy streets, the 30-plus-person event delighted all in attendance with winter gnome canvas' and canned brews compliments of Boss City. There was gnome doubt about it, the evening was full of fun while chillin' with the gnomies. Looking towards the future, Sidney's Creative District has more paint...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Losing a loved one can change the lives of those left behind. The mourning process can bring about overwhelming feelings of sorrow, regret, and even guilt. Many people struggle through the mourning process and often find dealing with grief to be a burden that cannot be overcome. If you are having problems overcoming grief, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Pastor Brenda Pfeifly will lead a 13-week course on overcoming grief called "Grief...
High Speed in Neighborhood Intersection Reason for Crash; Continual Irresponsible Driving Patterns are Cause for Growing Community Concern Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY - The quiet neighborhood mirroring the Sidney Volunteer Police Department and the Sidney Public Library was rocked Wednesday afternoon, June 26th, by a serious collision caused by speeding in an intersection with no stop signs and no clear indication of right of way. As the summer heats up and traffic increases,...
William "Bill" L. Suit, age 79, of Sidney Ne, passed away in his home on the morning of December 18, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on January 10, 2024 at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance, NE. You may view William's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of William's care and funeral arrangements. Bill was born on February 19, 1945 in Oshkosh, NE, where he was... Full story
Richard Steven Segelke, age 77, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. In lieu of fowers, tribute memorials can be made to the Peetz School Athletic Fund, Be Here, Suicide Awareness, or the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church You may view Richard's Book of Memories,... Full story
Jennifer Marie MacKay, age 35, of Sidney, NE passed away at her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 at E-Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Kyle Larson officiating. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date. You may view Jennifer's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jennifer's care and funeral... Full story
Steven M. Heggemeyer, 69 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial Services were hrld on Monday, December 30, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Steven was born October 29, 1955 in Tilden, NE to Russell and Alta (Anderson)... Full story
Adam Lee Haselgren, age 48 of Tulsa, OK passed away on December 12, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at Albert G's in Tulsa, OK on January 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Cremation has taken place with Gary Kelley Add'Vantage Funeral Service of Tulsa, OK and inurnment will follow at a later date at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetary in Wheat Ridge, CO. Adam was born on May 25, 1976, in Denver, CO, and spent his childhood in Broomfield, CO. In 1991, he moved to Sidney, NE, and graduated from Sidney High... Full story
John B Gipfert, age 86, of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday January 1, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 09, 2025 at the Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. You... Full story
Eleanor "Ellie" Jane Ernest, age 92, of Dalton, NE passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at her home in Dalton. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dalton with Father Tim Stoner officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Dalton, NE. Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dalton Fire Department or Mintken-Davison American Legion Post #301 – Sons of the American Legion. You may view Ellie's... Full story
Sidney Sun-Telegraph The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) announced the student recipients of the Fall 2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA Awards Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity. Each year the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons who are nominated by their schools. These student athletes are...
Sidney's Red Raider Boys Basketball team has had a very hot start to the 2024-25 season, reeling off 8 wins in a row with no losses, and the the team looking like a precision machine, with stifling defense and sharpshooting offense that overwhelms opponents. However, the Sidney boys suffered a set back on Friday night as they traveled to take on the 6-and-3 Alliance Bulldogs. The contest started well for Sidney, with the Raiders running out to a big 19-to-4 lead in the early going, and kept up...
"When two or three are gathered in My Name, I am in their midst [to carry out what was requested in My Name]." Matthew 18:19. Now is not the time to lay down our armor and spiritual readiness to keep our nation on the road back to freedom! It will take diligent prayer and vigilance to stand guard, occupying the moral and ethical territory the Lord just gave us! Rebuilding starts at the church which roars from the very inner being of every child of God. Nehemiah knew what the walls of Jerusalen...
It feels like 2013 again. Back then, a beleaguered Republican Speaker of the House was forced into a government shutdown by firebrands in his caucus who considered him insufficiently pure. A revolution in GOP politics has happened since, and yet a beleaguered Republican Speaker of the House has been forced to the verge of a government shutdown by firebrands in his caucus who consider him insufficiently pure. The difference is that Mike Johnson -- unlike his predecessor, John Boehner -- isn't...
Peter and Jean have two kids and live in a modest suburban neighborhood. The children are in grade school and both Peter and Jean work. Like most Americans, they have a very comfortable life. Also like many people, Peter and Jean are concerned about the impression they make on others. Peter and Jean feel as if they are in competition with their friends and neighbors. From the cars they buy to the activities their children are involved in, Peter and Jean are constantly concerned with how they...
I'm humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue serving Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate. President Trump's re-election, along with Republican majorities in Congress, provides a great opportunity to get our country back on track. We must deliver results for Nebraskans. This Congress, I'll continue to fight to make government work better. I will also work to keep Americans safe and support Nebraska agriculture. I'm looking forward to working with President-elect Trump to make government...
10 Years Ago, The Sidney Sun-Telegraph, 2015 Nine Cheyenne County officials – winners in this past November’s election – were sworn in to office Thursday morning at the courthouse by District Judge Derek Weimer. They included Ben Dayton, county surveyor; Paul Schaub, county attorney; Phillip Sanders and Darrell Johnson, board of commissioners; John Jenson, sheriff; Debra Hume, clerk of District Court; Louella Pippitt, county assessor; Diane Scott, county treasurer; and Beth Fiegenschuh, county clerk. 20 Years Ago, The Sidney...
