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  • City discusses annexation process for several properties

    Caitlin Sievers|Mar 19, 2014

    As Sidney’s economy and workforce grow, so will its boundaries. Sidney’s planning commission voted to begin the process of adding four pieces of property to the city’s boundaries at Monday’s meeting. One of the parcels planned for annexation is the location of the new Love’s Travel Stop south of the Holiday Inn by Interstate 80. “Obviously with what Love’s is intending to do now, it’s imperative for them to have this process go as quickly as we can,” said city manager Gary Person. The city can only create street improvement districts inside its...

  • Look out below

    Dave Faries|Mar 19, 2014

    High winds knocked over barricades meant to divert drivers from the alley between Illinois St. and Hickory St. on Wednesday. City staff are replacing old gas lines that run under the pavement. Work had to be halted because of Tuesday's winter storm....

  • New mule deer survey improves population data

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 19, 2014

    Nebraska Game and Parks Commission employees used a bird's-eye view of the rugged high country of the Pine Ridge last month to obtain more accurate deer population data for northwestern Nebraska. During five days in early February, Game and Parks staff members boarded a contracted helicopter and surveyed eight areas of the Pine Ridge Management Unit, which encompasses 429 square miles. The project marked first time Game and Parks has used a helicopter to survey mule deer. In all, staff members...

  • Service Notice - Eileen Beutler

    Mar 19, 2014

    Eileen Beutler, 78 of Sidney, passed away Monday afternoon, March 17, 2014 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Memorial Services will be held 11 a.m., Mon. March 24th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Pastor Dave Hall officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Eileen’s name to the Sidney Regional Medical Center Hospice. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop by Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to drop off cards for the family and to sign Eileen’s register book. You may...

  • Kathy K. Assad

    Mar 19, 2014

    Kathy K. Assad 1955 to 2014 Kathleen (Kathy) Kay Assad, 58, died at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, March 14, 2014. The cause of death was from lung disease. Wake services will be held at 6 p.m., Thurs., March 20th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Fri., March 21st. Both services will be in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Art Faesser officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. A memorial is being...

  • Marjorie "Marge" Lessman

    Mar 19, 2014

    Marjorie "Marge" Lessman 1925 to 2014 Marjorie Lessman, 88 of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Penrose St. Francis Health Services Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., March 22nd in the Salem Lutheran Church in Gurley with Pastor Ted Bourett officiating. Burial will follow in the Dalton Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Marge's name to the...

  • Court Briefs - 03-19-14

    Mar 19, 2014

    The following people appeared in Deuel County District Court on Tuesday, March 18, before the Honorable Randin Roland. Jacob Weir, age 19 of Steamboat Springs, Colo., appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Possession of Marijuana with Intent, Possession of Hash with Intent, Possession of Marijuana over 1 pound, Possession of Hash and No Tax Stamps. Those are class III, III, IV, IV, IV felonies, respectively. He retained an attorney. He waived his preliminary hearing. Arraignment is scheduled for April 7 at 1:30 p.m. Levi Queen, age 33 of...

  • Financial "spring cleaning" can brighten your investment picture

    Edward Jones|Mar 19, 2014

    The days are getting longer and warmer — a sure indication of the arrival of spring. Another sign of the season may be the urge you get to do some spring cleaning. But you might not have realized that some of the same spring-cleaning techniques that can be used on your home can also apply to your investments and your overall financial strategy. Here are a few ideas to consider: • Get rid of “clutter.” As you do your spring cleaning, you may well find some clutter — a bunch of items you no longer need. As an investor, you might look at your p...

  • Ten to Remember

    Stephen McKay|Mar 19, 2014

    The Sidney Sun-Telegraph was treated to many an exciting game during this past season. We saw clutch last-second shots, dramatic comebacks, exciting wins and even a few heart breaking losses. There was even an emotional win for a beloved coach who was temporarily sent to the sidelines. Here, then is our top-10 list in no particular order - with one clear exception. Sidney 45, Gering 43 (Girls) at WNCC - Feb. 28 Considering how much was on the line and how unlikely the task, it's hard to look...