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The name Guy Lamson Huyett came to the small town of Minneapolis, Kan., in the late 1800s. He opened a hardware store that would be known as G.L. Huyett. The company has recently expanded to Sidney. The company has opened the G.L. Huyett Tech Center at 1041 9th Ave. in Sidney. An open house and ribbon cutting was held Tuesday morning. G.L. Huyett came to Sidney by way of a contact within the Cabela's community. G.L. Huyett Chief Executive Officer Tim O'Keeffe said he was asked if his company wou...
Sidney Post No. 17 American Legion is hosting Memorial Day Services at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Weather permitting, services are scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Ted Bourret, past of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, is to give the invocation, followed by Martha Gibbs singing the National Anthem. Les Larsen, commander of the American Legion Post No. 17, will provide the welcome and opening remarks and John Sanna, American Legion District 4 Commander, will be the guest speaker. The service will also...
The Fort Sidney chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently installed officers for the 2019-2020 year. The installation ceremony was held in the Virginia Smith room at the Sidney Public Library with Past Regent Sharon Fehringer president. Officers are: Rebecca Spiller (Regent), Carol Mason (Vice-Regent), Dawn Erb (Secretary), Susan Spiller (Treasurer), Jacqueline Hess (Chaplain), Linda Morgan (Registrar) and Kathleen Edwards (Historian). Three members recently attended the...
The city of Sidney traces its roots to a small town of 500 residents, although it is better known for its “Sinful Sidney” reputation. Its rambunctious age came with the gold rush of 1875. The town grew from 500 in 1875, to 1,000 the following year, with as many as 1,500 people passing through the bustling center of the Panhandle each day. Before long, it was known for the number of saloons, brothels and gambling establishments. The US Army also sent a detachment here and in time the city gre...
Sidney's Sun-Telegraph is streamlining its operation beginning in June. At that time, the local newspaper will be switching to a more traditional, once a week publication. “We're returning to our roots,” said Publisher Don Ogle. “As Sidney's oldest business, and one of the longest running newspapers in the state, the Sun-Telegraph's roots are in a weekly format. Because of that, we're excited to return to the more traditional role and the things we should be able to do to continue serving Sidney and Cheyenne County.” Over its nearly 150 yea...
Mikala Sweetser of Sidney earned the Highest Distinction in her post baccalaureate certificate in diagnostic medical sonography from from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She had previously earned her certificate in radiology....
Sidney's American Legion Post 17 Senior baseball team opened its home schedule on Wednesday night at Legion Field by defeating the Bridgeport Post 29 Bombers 11-to-3. This marks Sidney's third win over the Bombers, a team that they will face many more times before the season ends. The Junior teams played prior to the senior contest, with Sindey's Luke Kasten taking the mound and making quick work of the top of the Bombers lineup, retiring the side in order on two groundouts and a fly out....
