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  • Night at the Arts event raises funds for Sidney Public Schools Education Foundation

    Evelyn Hornbarger, For The Sun-Telegraph|Dec 3, 2014

    Talented students showcased their artistic genius on Tuesday evening as part of Sidney Public Schools Educational Foundation's "Night at the Arts." It's the main annual fundraiser for the foundation, including a silent basket auction donated by various school organizations. Sidney High students provided entertainment through a fine arts display, the jazz band, choir and a one-act play. While guests bid on the baskets and took in the art displayed on the wall, the Jazz band entertained with...

  • Nebraska receives high marks for after-school programs

    Everett Johnson|Dec 3, 2014

    Nebraska has been ranked a "Top 10 State for After School" in a recent national survey that gauged parent satisfaction and overall support of after school programs. The After School Alliance's After 3 p.m. survey ranked Nebraska No. 8 behind California, Washington, D.C., Florida, Vermont, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Oregon. The survey found that 22 percent (71,983) of K-12 students in Nebraska are responsible for taking care of themselves after school. The youth are on average by themselves for...

  • Veteran's History Project - Lowell D. "Dusty"

    Larry Nelson, For The Sun-Telegraph|Dec 3, 2014

    Lowell D. "Dusty" Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps 1951-'54 Editor's Note: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Potter, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. Lowell D., or "Dusty," was raised in Garland, Texas. He seemed to be a normal kid going through school. When he was 18 yrs old, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was delivered to the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot...

  • Taste of Sidney event raises $1,500 for community center scholarships

    Everett Johnson|Dec 3, 2014

    The Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber presented a check for $1,500 from the Taste of Sidney event to the Cheyenne County Community Center. The donation will be used for Youth Athletic Club scholarships. The scholarships will help out youth who cannot pay for the programs or memberships to the community center. "The Taste of Sidney event is a really good event, it's been going on for several years," said Cheyenne Community Center Director Mike Namuth. "It's nice to see the community come out and sup...

  • Community Calendar 12-3-14

    Dec 3, 2014

    Saturday, Dec. 6 The Cheyenne County Community Center will be hosting a Hand Crafted Fair in the meeting rooms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 6. Call Kiersten Richards 308-254-7000 for more information. Christmas Craft Show held at Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Dec. 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Brenda at 254-7131 for info. Special Showing of “The Christmas Box” Hallmark movie, Hosted by the Living Memorial Gardens – Angel of Hope, Sidney, on Sat., Dec. 6th, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Fox Theatre in downtown Sidney. This Hallmark movie is based... Full story

  • Check out this year-end financial checklist

    Edward Jones|Dec 3, 2014

    As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that certainly includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, you may want to make some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014 on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015. Here are a few such moves to consider: • Boost your retirement plan contributions. This actually isn’t an “end-of-year” move because you have until April 15, 2015, to contribute to your Roth or Traditional...

  • Sidney boys excited for tipoff

    Will Korn|Dec 3, 2014

    The Sidney High School boys' varsity basketball team opens its new season on Thursday night at home with a challenge: Greeley West, a 5A team from Colorado. Greeley will be a test in the first round of the Western Conference Tournament for the Red Raiders, who will be searching to find some early season chemistry with a largely retooled roster. Don't let the Spartans' 7-16 record from last season fool you-this is a strong team that is used to playing with the big boys. "Greeley is a big...

  • Inexperienced Red Raider girls set for first test of year

    Will Korn|Dec 3, 2014

    The Sidney High girls' varsity basketball team will kick off its new season Thursday night, hosting Greeley West at the Cabela's Athletic Facility in the first round of the Western Conference Tournament. Tip off is set for 5:30 p.m. Greeley struggled last season, going 4-19 overall and 1-15 in league play, but that was against a schedule full of strong Colorado schools. This game will be a measuring stick for where Sidney is at as a team, even if it's early in the year. Sidney head coach Tyler...

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