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  • Judge denies new trial for Assad

    Ryan Hermens|Jun 2, 2015

    A motion for a new trial filed on behalf of Jason Assad, the Sidney man convicted of five felony charges in April stemming from a domestic dispute, was denied on Monday. Additionally, the court – in a nine-page order – found Assad eligible for enhanced sentencing because of his previous felony convictions. Sentencing is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 4:30 p.m. Cheyenne District Court Judge Derek Weimer issued his ruling three days after a hearing held last Friday where the prosecution and...

  • Safety concerns raised over crosswalk near park

    Ryan Hermens|Jun 2, 2015

    The failure of some drivers to stop for pedestrians at a busy crosswalk leading across 11th Avenue to Legion Park in Sidney is unsettling for a nearby homeowner. Because of the crosswalk's proximity to South Elementary School and Legion Park, it is heavily used throughout the year, Steve Wilson said. "I've lived at this house right next to crossing there for three years now, and I've seen cars skid around kids on bicycles," Wilson explained. The crossing has flashing lights activated by buttons...

  • STORM WAS A BREWIN'

    Mike Dornbier|Jun 2, 2015

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  • Service Notice: Ellen Lessman

    Jun 2, 2015

    Ellen Lessman, 74 of rural Dalton, Neb., died Monday morning, June 1, 2015, at her home northeast of Dalton. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com. Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Lessman family.... Full story

  • Sidney's Koozer hits ground running

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jun 2, 2015

    New Sidney High School head football coach Chris Koozer had his first opportunity to run his team through its paces last week and is beginning to settle into a day-to-day routine despite a few challenges. Fresh from Burke Stadium in Omaha where he performed his final duties for Grand Island High School at the state track & field meet as an assistant coach, Koozer is now on the job here in Sidney. Though not quite surrounded by all the comforts of home, Koozer is just happy to be back on the job...

  • Community Calendar 06-03-15

    Jun 2, 2015

    Ongoing Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions. A Parkinson’s support group for the Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or email her at [email protected]. Tuesday, June 2 A Parkinson’s support group for the Western Nebraska area meets on the first... Full story

  • McKay, Behrends chosen for hoops all-star game

    The Sun-Telegraph, For The Sun-Telegraph|Jun 2, 2015

    Locals Cody McKay of Leyton High and Jill Behrends of Creek Valley High will represent the local area in the Mid Plains Area All-Star games will be held June 5, at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium in North Platte. The girls game is set to begin at 6 p.m. CDT with the boys game to follow about 7:30. McKay, the Warriors leading scorer last season, will play for his high school coach Gary Oltmann on the Black Team. The boys’ Gold Team will be coached by Kolby Hamilton of Sandhills-Thetford. Behrends was Creek Valley’s biggest threat from dow... Full story

  • Panhandle Senior Ladies golf opens season

    The Sun-Telegraph, For The Sun-Telegraph|Jun 2, 2015

    FOR THE SUN-TELEGRAPH The Panhandle Senior Ladies Golf Association held its first outing of the year at Chimney Rock Golf Course in Bayard. Taking first and capturing two birdies was the team of Jan Bashaw, Donna Engleman, Jane Holechek and Vickie Nemnich. In second place and also scoring two birdies was the team of Nancy O’Connell, Bonnie Childs and Dee Vogel. Third place went to the team of Pat Rogers, Sylvia Debus, Terry Grosz and Shelley Nienhueser. Fourth plave went to the team of Lois Bare, Shirley Crossman, Jill Wozniak and Terry E... Full story