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  • Barning around at Peetz

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 29, 2016

  • High Plains chapter of Pheasants Forever named Habitat 'Chapter of the Year'

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 29, 2016

    The High Plains Chapter of Pheasants Forever was awarded the 2015 Habitat Chapter of the Year Award at the organization's national convention last week. The award was presented to the local chapter at the National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, the group's largest event, held in Kansas City. The Habitat Chapter of the Year Award is bestowed on the leading chapter for habitat conservation and mission delivery over the course of the year. "These model affiliates show what's possible when chapter...

  • Sidney speech team wins Western Conference title

    Anthony Ruiz|Feb 29, 2016

    The Sidney High School Raiders Speakers speech team had a strong showing over the weekend at the 2016 Western Conference Speech Meet, winning its first conference title in more than a decade. "We got 19 of our students in the finals," said Tanya Lewis, assistant speech coach and English teacher at Sidney High School. "It's the first time that Sidney has won this speech meet since 2005." The Raider Speakers won four of the nine events at the meet, and had three of the six finalists in four events...

  • Pinewood Derby winners

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 29, 2016

    Peyton Eckhardt won the Dalton/Gurley Pinewood Derby, which was held Sunday at Leyton Elementary School. Second place went to Ayden Hurt, while Riley Golden won third place. The best workmanship award went to Michael Kepler, Hurt won the best paint job award, the fan favorite award went to Austin Beutler and Isaac Lipska won the most creative award. Those who participated in the derby, pictured front row from left, are: Peyton Eckhardt, Ayden Hurt and Riley Golden. Pictured middle row, from...

  • Severe weather spotter training is Wednesday

    Amanda Tafolla|Feb 29, 2016

    Region 21 Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, Wyo., is teaming up to offer a Severe Weather Spotter Training this week. The training will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Sidney High School Auditorium. It is free for anyone to attend. According to Ron Leal, director of Region 21 Emergency Management, the training is offered every spring. Of the various topics taught at the training, participants will learn about cloud formation, how hail is formed,...

  • Death Notice: Mildred P. Fredrick

    Feb 29, 2016

    Mildred P. Fredrick, 95 of Sidney, passed away at the SRMC Extended Care, Friday evening, Feb. 26, 2016. Services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mildred’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Steffen, Arterburn marry

    Feb 29, 2016

    Emily Steffen and Jack Arterburn were married Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point. Father Frank Lordemann officiated at the double-ring ceremony.  Parents of the couple are Leon and Joan Steffen, of West Point and Joe and Cathy Arterburn of Sidney. Emily wore an elegant re-embroidered ivory lace over satin and net trumpet gown. The low back tied with a corset, drawing the eye down to the chapel length train that was trimmed all the way around with a scalloped... Full story

  • Community Calendar 02-29-16

    Feb 29, 2016

    Ongoing The Elks Lenten Fish Fry will be held every Friday between Feb. 19 through March 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., located at 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. … A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. … UPCOMING Registration for kindergarten students attending Sidney Public Schools for the 2016-2017 school year will be...

  • Gas prices continue to rise

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 29, 2016

    Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 14.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.81 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.74 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 51 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 0.9 cents per gallon...

  • Hyannis rallies late to end Potter-Dix's season

    John Verser, Publisher of the Sun-Telegraph|Feb 29, 2016

    BAYARD - Hyannis rallied late to upend Potter-Dix in the District D2-6 finals on Friday by a 44-39 score. The Lady Coyotes led for much of the game, but foul trouble hurt them down the stretch. Three Potter-Dix players fouled out in the final six and a half minutes of the game. A pair of Hyannis players also fouled out, but one of those came in the final minute after the game was in hand. Things went the Lady Coyotes' way early as they held a 9-7 lead after the first quarter. They opened the...

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