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  • State Takes Control of Sidney Nursing Home: Patients Not Endangered by Action

    Don Ogle, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Mar 28, 2018

    A Sidney nursing home and assisted living center are among a group of facilities across Nebraska affected by a move by the State of Nebraska. The state has taken control of 21 nursing homes around Nebraska because their owner couldn't make payroll. Affected are Sidney Care and Rehabilitation Center skilled nursing center and assisted living center. The homes' owner, Cottonwood Healthcare, also known as Skyline, which is headquartered in New Jersey, notified the state about its financial crisis,...

  • Helping Hands Reaches Out to African Nation

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Mar 28, 2018

    In the Bible, Jesus identifies "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your strength" as the greatest commandment, and "Love your neighbor as yourself" as the second. Sunday morning volunteers put the gospel to work at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The Parish Hall was busy Sunday morning with volunteers of all ages, from those learning to walk to seniors morning comfortable with a chair. Each person had a task, from measuring and weighing food products to carrying the bags to b...

  • Art Show Honors Past Guild Members

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Mar 28, 2018

    Visitors at the Cheyenne County Visitor Center were greeted last weekend with a vast array of art by local artists. The Cheyenne County Art Guild held its annual spring show March 22-24 at the Center. The show started with an opening reception Thursday with artists available to meet with the public. The show included a wide variety of visual intrigue. There were penciled drawings that invited viewers into the scene, photographs as crisp as experiencing the view for the first time on the prairie,...

  • Easter Egg Hunts Planned Across County

    Mar 28, 2018

    Dr. Jeff Cook will once again host an Easter Egg Hunt for youngsters in Sidney this year. Dr. Cook's Easter Egg Hunt will be held at several locations in Legion Park Saturday. The hunt for youngsters up to age five will be held at the American Legion Baseball Field. Those ages 6-8 will be in the main park west of Memorial Gardens, while ages 9-12 will be next to the Shelter House. Egg hunters will start their treks with a 10 a.m. fire whistle start. Cabela's Retail is hosting festivities all...

  • Women In Agriculture Conference Set For April 13 at Sidney

    Mar 28, 2018

    “Keep Life Simple” is the theme of the annual Women in Agriculture Conference, which will feature information and advice about simplicity and excellence, making meals with a multi-cooker, forage production, youth loans, farming with disabilities, and more. This year’s conference is scheduled for Friday, April 13, at Sidney. It will run from 8:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Buffalo Point Restaurant, 638 Cabela Drive. The conference is intended to help women who are involved in agriculture improve their decision-making, increase understanding, and e...