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They are often the unnoticed tradesmen, building empires from a handful of tools and a vision. Some jokingly say they are the original gamblers, trying to bet against nature. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says agriculture is among the most hazardous industries with a high risk of fatal and nonfatal injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a program in 1990 to address the injuries and illnesses that farm workers and families...
Louisiana's Waylon Guy Bourgeois earned third place for this ride in the Bareback Riding event at the PRCA Rodeo at the Cheyenne County Fair on Wednesday....
The Sidney City Council recently approved funding to assist MMP Enterprises in opening a new location in Sidney. MMP Enterprises USA, with its parent office based in Toronto Canada, is a fulfillment and distribution company expanding operations to Sidney, according to a memo from Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard. The memo says MMP Enterprises is in the process of purchasing the former Cabela's Distribution Center northwest of Sidney. The agreement is for $500,000 over five...
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Likewise, if it sounds too dark and negative, it may not be true. The telephone in all of its assets is also a pipeline for scammers trying to get into your personal data, from bank account numbers to Social Security numbers. Fear is one of their biggest tactics. Cheyenne County Sheriff Adam Frerichs said the department receives at least three to five reports of scam calls every day. The calls vary from reports of a family member in a distant...
On Friday afternoon, commuters on Highway 30 between Potter and Sidney had an extra "personality" on the pavement. It was a scene that could almost be timeless with two horseback riders cutting through the grasses in the afternoon head. If not for the passing motorized traffic, including two pickup trucks and horse trailers, the scene could have been from more than a century in the past. The Tipi Raisers 2019 passed through Sidney recently on their way to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The ride...
Stephanie A. Meier, age 37 of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Sidney. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service LLC, is in charge of Stephanie’s care and funeral arrangements....
Donald E. Criswell, age 93, of Oshkosh, NE passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Oshkosh. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in the Chappell United Methodist Church with Reverend David Abbott officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Chappell Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Chappell United Methodist Church for visitation with family present on Monday from 5-7:00 P.M. Memorials are being established. You may view Don’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories. A complete o...
LaVern L. Mosel, age 104, of Plano, TX and formerly of Gurley, NE passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Plano, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in the Salem Lutheran Church in Gurley, NE with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating. Burial will be in the Dalton Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-7:00 P.M. to sign LaVern’s register book and leave condolences for the family. You may view LaVern’s Book of Memories, for updates on services, leave condolences, photos and sto...
Mary Lou Sell, 76, of Sidney, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Monument Care and Rehab in Scottsbluff. Visitation was held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel with a Rosary service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial was held held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at All Souls Catholic Church in Bridgeport with Father CP Varghese officiating. Interment will follow at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the...
Alvina Ernestine Marie (Vorderstrasse) Holz 99, formerly of Sidney, died early Monday morning July 22, 2019, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 3rd, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, Nebraska, with Pastor Tim Stadem officiating. Inurnment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. A memorial has been established to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gehrig – S...
Bob Stegeman, age 89, of Sidney, Nebraska fell asleep in death on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Sidney. Per his long requested wish, no memorial services have been arranged. He will be inurned privately in Greenwood Cemetery next to his loving wife of many years. You may view Bob's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bob's care and funeral arrangements. Bob Stegeman was born on November 15,...
J.R. Jenks, age 91, of Sidney, NE, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Jesse Raymond Jenks, Jr., was born to Jesse and Ruby Kathleen (Wooden) Jenks on July 21, 1928 in Dawn, MO. He attended school through grade 8. Following his education, he moved to Sidney. He married Patricia Moore on February 18, 1950 and to their union was born five children, Susan, Ruby Ann, William, Raymond and Patrick. He operated S.A. Moore Sand and Gravel business for...
Sidney Police Department July 22 • 2:02 am, Foot Patrol • 5:41 am, Agency Assist, 1200 block Summit Dr. • 6:48 am, Alarm Business, 100 block Cabela Dr. • 7:07 am, Disturbance, 500 block 14th Ave. • 8:46 am, Follow Up, 800 block Hoffies Dr. • 8:54 am, Code Violation, 1100 block 17th Ave. • 8:58 am, Agency Assist, 1200 block Country Club Dr. • 9:04 am, Parking Complaint, 1700 block Newton St. • 9:08 am, Follow Up, 1000 block Pole Creek Crossing • 9:35 am, Follow Up, 1100 block 24th Ave. • 9:55 am, Animal Call, Mile Marker 59, Interstate 80 • 10:0...
The PRCA Rodeo came to town on Wednesday at the Cheyenne County Fair, and fairgoers were treated to as full slate of Rodeo Events with competitors from all around the USA and even Australia. A capacity crowd was thrilled by the riding and roping events, and were kept entertained between events by the antics Rodeo Clown Donnie Landis. The top three finishers in each event are listed here; for full results, go to www.suntelegraph.com for a complete breakdown of each event. Team Roping Name Place...
Wednesday Night League Results– July 24 Week 10 Points – Division 1 Players Weekly Points Yahn/Henry 6 Francone/Roche (to play match) 5 R. Haupt/Hajek 4.5 McCarville/Petik 4 Smith/Steffens 3.5 Burke/Lambrecht 3.5 Frerichs/S. Wamsley 2.5 Humphreys/Laws 2.5 M. O’Connell/Kitt 2 M. Haupt/T. Richards 1.5 Ringleman/Lawson 1 Season Points Players Season Points McCarville/Petik 40 M. Haupt/T. Richards 36 Smith/Steffens (to play match) 34.5 Ringleman/Lawson 33 Frerichs/S. Wamsley 33 Yahn/Henry 31 M. O’Connell/Kitt 30 Humphreys/Laws 25 Francon...
LINCOLN – Several state recreation areas in the central portion of Nebraska have reopened to the public after closure due to flooding. Union Pacific, Johnson Lake and Gallagher Canyon state recreation areas are all fully open to public use. In addition, Medicine Creek SRA has reopened to public use, with the exception of four campsites in the Shady Bay Campground. Sandy Channel SRA is also partially open. The northern half of the park is open to day use only, with limited amenities available. An up-to-date list of park conditions can be f...
LINCOLN – The following is a listing of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission events and important dates in August. Get more event details at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov. Visit OutdoorNebraska.org for a list of hunter education classes and boating safety classes. Aug. 1 – Squirrel hunting season opens Aug. 1 – Registration begins for Harvest Information Program Aug. 1 – Community Fishing Night, Windmill State Recreation Area Lake #2, Gibbon; Holmes Lake, Lincoln; Skyview Lake, Norfolk Aug. 2 – Community Fishing Night, Iron Horse Lake, North Pla...
