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  • Jeronimo pleads guilty to leaving scene of fatal crash

    Ryan Hermens|Jun 19, 2015

    A week ago, trial dates were being discussed for the man involved in a fatal traffic crash near Dalton in April. On Friday morning, a plea agreement was instead announced in Cheyenne County District Court. Abel Domingo Jeronimo, who turns 39 on Tuesday, pleaded guilty to a single charge of failing to stop, disclose information and render assistance in an accident involving death. Jeronimo, of Sidney, originally faced a class three felony. As part of the plea deal, the charge was lowered to a...

  • Beutler sentenced to 48 months probation

    Rob Langrell, Publisher of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Jun 19, 2015
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    The woman who shouted death threats at a witness outside the Cheyenne County Courthouse – and in front of law enforcement officers – was sentenced Friday morning to 48 months probation and community service. Misty Beutler, who turns 34 next month, pleaded guilty in April to witness tampering, a class IV felony. She had faced charges of terroristic threatening and witness tampering, both class IV felonies, prior to the plea agreement. Judge Derek Weimer handed down the sentence and a stern statement in court on Friday. “It’s a serious offense...

  • Kiwanis awards scholarships to three local students

    Courtney Fletcher|Jun 19, 2015

    The local Kiwanis International club awarded $500 scholarships to three recent graduates Thursday afternoon during one of its monthly meetings. Kiwanis is an international organization with more than 600,000 members. The club and its many communities annually raise more than $100 million and dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. Established in 1915, Kiwanis focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a...

  • Cooling off with lemonade

    Courtney Fletcher|Jun 19, 2015

    Ashlynn and Gracynn Wieser kicked off their summer with a Lemonade Stand Friday afternoon on the corner of 11th Avenue in Sidney.... Full story

  • An old barn and new memories

    M. Timothy Nolting, For The Sun-Telegraph|Jun 19, 2015

    It was nearly two years ago when our oldest daughter and son-in-law announced their move to a small ranch in Routt County, Colo. The ranch is an addition to their Larimer County ranch and will provide summer pasture for yearling heifers and supplement winter feed with high nutrient, North Park grass. The ranch borders a section of the Yampa River and sits on a fertile, spring-fed valley floor. Despite the increased altitude, the western slope boasts winters of mild temperatures but deep snow,...

  • Maxine Howerter

    Jun 19, 2015

    Maxine Howerter, 93, passed away after a short illness, on the evening of Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She passed at Miller Memorial Care Center in Chappell. She had lived there for the past 3 ½ years. Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holechek Funeral Home in Chappell, with Funeral services being held at 10 a.m. the following day Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the First United Methodist church in Chappell with Rev. Thomas Hyde officiating. Memorials are... Full story

  • Dix's Bogert makes Dean's List at Eastern Wyoming College

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jun 19, 2015

    TORRINGTON, Wyo. – Clayon Bogert, of Dix, was among 328 students at Eastern Wyoming College to make an honor roll for the Spring 2015 semester. Bogert made the Dean’s Honor Roll. To qualify, students must be full time and achieve a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.99.... Full story

  • Community Calendar 06-19-15

    Jun 19, 2015

    Saturday, June 20 The monthly meeting of the Panhandle Quilt Guild will be held Saturday, June 20th at 9:30 a.m. at West Way Christian Church, 1701 West 27th St., Scottsbluff. Coffee is at 9:00 a.m. There will be an installation of officers and a salad luncheon, followed by open sewing for the silent auction taking place at the Quilt Show during OT days. June 19 and June 20 The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory will be hosting a Bioblitz at Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 19 and ending 3 p.m. on June 20. It’s... Full story

  • Good Old Days 06-19-15

    Jun 19, 2015

    Compiled By Delaney Uhrig These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 YEARS AGO 'Good Samaritans From Sidney Help Rescue Colorado Cattle' June 21, 1965 Among the many bright spots amidst the grim and muddy details of the Colorado flood last week was the Friday story of a Sidney man with a big truck and seven Sidneyites with horses. As the swollen South Platte river threatened for the...

  • Sidney seniors handle Westco

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jun 19, 2015

    About 24 hours before the Sidney senior American Legion team played the Class A Westco (Scottsbluff) Zephyrs at Legion Field Thursday night, Kyle Burton made it clear to the coaching staff, he wanted the ball. Though Burton didn't receive his answer until shortly before he threw his first pitch, it soon became clear the coaches' confidence in him was well placed. With six strong innings from Burton and an outstanding finish by closer Jake Heeren, the Post #17 seniors defeated Westco for the...