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  • Donna Marie Susich

    Apr 29, 2014

    Donna Marie Susich passed away in Henderson, Nev. on March 30, 2014 with her devoted husband of 53 years, George M. Susich, by her side. She was 84 years old and lived a purpose filled and joyful life. Donna was born in Lisco, Neb. to Louis R. Hagemeister and Emma Elizabeth Pickering, the youngest of four siblings. Her father, mother and siblings all preceded her in death. From simple beginnings, her family's farm life instilled strong work ethics and values, to a robust corporate lifestyle...

  • High winds responsible for several I-80 rollovers

    Caitlin Sievers|Apr 29, 2014

    High winds in Sidney and the surrounding area made travel unpleasant and dangerous Monday and Tuesday. One semi blew over on Interstate 80 on Monday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Three more semis and two campers were toppled on the Interstate in Cheyenne County on Tuesday. Another semi was blown into the median on the same day. Although there had been no additional wind related incidents in the county at press time, the Cheyenne County Sheriff's office asked citizens to avoid all...

  • Climb!

    Dave Faries|Apr 29, 2014

    Sam Gingerich played the role of a tree as a group of friends took advantage of a break during Saturday's Pine Bluffs invite to have a little fun....

  • McGill hopes to continue Foley's efforts to eliminate government waste

    Caitlin Sievers|Apr 29, 2014

    Nebraska state Sen. Amanda McGill-term limited at 34-is ready to bring energy and enthusiasm to the state auditor's office. At the time McGill took office to represent northeast Lincoln eight years ago, she was the youngest woman to work in the Nebraska legislature in 25 years. "Since I'm term limited, I was looking at ways to further continue efforts of reform and digging into government mismanagement and waste and felt that the state auditor's office was the best way to do that," McGill said...

  • Two trucks in separate I-80 accidents

    Apr 29, 2014

    On April 25, 29-year-old Jeremy Stallings of Sterling, Colo. was driving west on Interstate 80 three miles east of Sidney when he fell asleep, according to a Nebraska State Patrol news release. The semi that Stallings was driving struck the south guardrail, went into the median and then struck the back side of the eastbound guardrail, causing $4,000 in damages to the semi. Stallings was using restraints. Also on April 25, 49-year-old Bryan Rowbotham of Utah was headed west on Interstate 80 when, one mile east of Sunol, his semi drifted of the...

  • Court Briefs - 04-29-14

    Apr 29, 2014

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Thursday, April 24 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Tyler Pokorny, age 36 of Omaha, appeared for arraignment on a charge of No Insurance, a class II misdemeanor. He pled guilty and received a $300 fine plus court costs. David Reyes, age 18 of Arvada, Colo., appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Possession of Hash, a class IV Felony. He waived the preliminary hearing and arraignment has been scheduled for May 5 at 1:30 p.m. Gabriel Zajec, age 31 of Big Springs, appeared for...

  • Community Calendar – 04-29-14

    Apr 29, 2014

    Notes Food Drive For The Food Pantry! Donations can be dropped off at 2241 Illinois St. on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call Brenda Dickinson at 308-254-5856 Wednesday, April 30 National Walk @ Lunch Day Sidney Rehab & Wellness Clinic / City of Sidney Wed., April 30, Legion Park - Sidney, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sidney Rehabilitation & Wellness Clinic and the City of Sidney will be hosting National Walk @ Lunch. Registration is free at the west end of the pond. There will be prizes selected to random participants. Water and snacks...

  • From the editor: Claiming ignorance

    Dave Faries|Apr 29, 2014

    Oh, how I wish that I could begin this with a nonchalant “once upon a time.” It was many years ago, to be sure. In Erie, Pennsylvania, for some project during my television days, I read that the city’s minor league baseball team had a game that evening and headed to the ballpark. Every time one of the home nine who happened to be of African-American heritage stepped to the plate an old couple behind me couldn’t help but comment. “Black as the ace of spades,” they said about one. “All you see is teeth,” they mentioned when another cracked...

  • Thinking about health: How many calories are in that Big Mac?

    Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service|Apr 29, 2014

    When you next eat at McDonald’s, here’s an exercise in consumer choice: Would you choose a Bacon Club House burger with 750 calories, a Big Mac with 550 calories, or the premium McWrap with bacon and grilled chicken giving you 460? You might think twice if you knew that one option gave you 300 calories more than another and, all by itself, proved you with over one third of the calories you need for the day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). Beginning in the summer 2015, you’ll be able to figure it out. That’s when a provision in the Afforda...

  • Deaver signs to play at Concordia

    Stephen McKay|Apr 29, 2014

    Michael Deaver, the sometimes forgotten player in the Red Raiders' powerful backfield last season, signed a letter of intent to play football at Concordia University in Seward on Monday. While Deaver has been passionate about playing football since middle school, he thought his career had come to an end in a playoff game at Gretna last November. But then he received a surprise telephone call about a month after the season finale. "Coach (Vance) Winter called me on the phone one day," said Deaver...

  • Several local athletes slated for Best of West

    Apr 29, 2014

    Participants Sidney Girls jami Flores (pole vault, 4x400) Jasmine Jallen (pole vault) Savanna Rosenbaum (high jump, 4x400) Preslie Allen (4x800, 4x400) Genessa Schilz (4x800) Alli Ehler (4x800) Maddie Stafford (4x800) Sara VonSeggern (100 meters, 4x100) Emily Mika (4x100) Gabbie Addleman (4x100) Abby Heller (4x100) Erin Lindeman (3200 meters) Abbie Fraas (4x400) Sidney Boys Lucas Rosenbaum (pole vault, 4x100, 4x400) Tucker WIntholz (discus) Logan Lewis (shot put, 100 meters, 4x100, 200 meters) Jake Heeren (shot put) Nick Conger (high jump, 110...

  • Shooting Sports - More than 200 take part in Pohl memorial

    Stephen McKay|Apr 29, 2014

    With a record setting number of competitors on Saturday the Sidney Shooting Park hosted the largest youth trap shoot ever held at the facility. A total of 210 youth from grades 5-12 toed the line to compete in the Jim Pohl Memorial Youth Trapshoot. The previous high for number of participants was the 176 from last year. The event is hosted by the Sidney Sharpshooters 4-H shooting program. Among the locals, Carley Witt was the Junior High Female champion. In the Senior High Female class, Gabbie A...

  • Peetz Color Run

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 29, 2014

    Peetz played host to a color run on Saturday, the first such race to decorate the community's streets. Close to 325 runners took part in the bright event, raising more than $4,600 for the Peetz Development fund. The money will be used for scholarships. Participants ranged in age from 1 to 75. Here they celebrate the start of the race by tossing colored powder into the air....

  • Area Sports Schedule - 04-29-14

    Apr 29, 2014

    Tue. Apr. 29 All Local Events Postponed Wed. Apr. 30 No Games Scheduled Thu. May 1. TRACK & FIELD Best of the West @ Bearcat Stadium, Scottsbluff 4:30 p.m. GOLF MAC Tournament @ Kimball 9 a.m. (Hosted by Potter-Dix) Sidney @ Scottsbluff 9 a.m. Fri. May 2 BASEBALL DISTRICTS Peetz vs. Weldon Valley at NJC 10 a.m. GOLF Sidney @ Chadron 9 a.m. Sat. May. 3 TRACK & FIELD Sidney @ Chadron 9 a.m. MAC Meet @ Chappell 9 a.m....

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