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Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 7 on two sections of Interstate 80 from reference post 21.49 to reference post 24.50, east of Kimball, and from reference post 33.20 to reference post 35.69, west of Potter, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. Paul Reed Construction and Supply, of Gering, has the $442,680 contract for construction of median crossovers to be used for the upcoming I-80 reconstruction project in the spring of 2016. There will be closures in both the eastbound and westbound passing lanes...
Christina Gay serves for the Sidney Red Raider Junior Varsity last night at Cabela's Athletic Facility.... Full story
The Lodgepole-Goodview All School reunion was held on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Lodgepole Community Center with approximately 90 alumni in attendance. A delicious meal was served by Shawn Kruse, owner of Outlaws Cafe & Catering. Class display tables were designed by the classes of 1944, 1965, 1966 and 1967, with the class of 1965 winning by popular vote. Special recognition was given to Velma Gade as the oldest alumnus in attendance and Kelly Huff, the youngest visitor, Marilyn Davison, the...
New Generation Construction teamed up with Raj Motel, Inc. from Laramie, Wyo., to build a Marriott brand hotel in Sidney. NGC Group has broken ground on a new Fairfield Inn and Suites in Sidney. The new hotel will be located at the intersection of Jennifer Lane and Silverberg Drive, close to the original Cabela's retail store. The addition of the new hotel provides an experience that lends well to both business travelers who are passing through, and families who are staying to enjoy activities...
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners approved several items on Tuesday morning’s meeting agenda. The board began by approving the 2015-16 increase of restricted funds revenues by an additional one percent, set this year’s tax levy, and approved a resolution of adoption and appropriations of this year’s Cheyenne County budget at Tuesday morning’s meeting. The 2015-16 Cheyenne County tax levy has been set at 0.429895, compared to last year’s levy at 0.479580. According to Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh, the 2014-15 total assessed...
Rex V. Fuller Major, U.S. Air Force 1943-1964 EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Sidney, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. Rex Fuller was in California in late 1941 when Pearl Harbor was struck. Immediately, he wanted to go to war like the rest of his generation. He returned to his hometown area in Iowa. He soon went to Des Moines, Iowa, and...
Jon P. LaMore, 60 of Lodgepole, passed away in his home, Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2015. Graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Jon's register book and leave condolences for the family. Jon's wish was that no flowers or plants be donated. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family for future... Full story
Evelyn Christensen, 93 of Sidney, died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8, 2015 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The complete obituary will appear when available. Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Christensen family.... Full story
Organizations: 1st, Chappell Area Veterans; 2nd, Sunshine Club; 3rd, Sidney DAV & VFD Churches: 1st, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; 2nd, Lodgepole United Methodist Church; 3rd, Riding on Faith Cars: 1st, 1932 Ford "Fun wagon" owned by Danny & Cookie Dickinson; 2nd, 1947 Chrysler Winder owned by Doug Loughry; 3rd, 1947 Willie's Jeep owned by Jack Schilling Buggies/wagon: 1st, Jerry & Maryann Dickinson; 2nd, Wayne & Patty Fraass; 3rd, Junkyard Dogs Horses: 1st, Cheyenne County Queens; 2nd, Wranglers... Full story
Ongoing Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. for the rest of the summer. The Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square in Sidney from 8 -11 a.m. The Bridge Marathon will begin playing again in September. Each pair plays once a month with different opponent and keeps a cumulative score through May. There is a fee to play which is donated to the Office for Mentally Retarded for their projects. If you would like to play, call Lynn Poppen at (308) 254-0704 or Kathy Mattoon (308) 2... Full story
Organizations: 1st, American Legion; 2nd, Historical Foundation; 3rd, PCI Churches: 1st, St. Paul's; 2nd, Prairie West Businesses: 1st, Potter Sundry; 2nd, Potter State Bank; 3rd, Collective Gathering; 4th, Bags Bar Kids' groups: 1st, Children's Theatre; 2nd, Kasten Family; 3rd, Ramsey Kids; 4th, 4-H Adult groups: 1st, Pep Band... Full story
The Nebraska State Patrol took 82 drivers off Nebraska roads for driving under the influence (DUI) during the nationwide “You drink, you drive, you lose” special enforcement campaign, Aug. 21 – Sept. 7. Troopers and communications specialists put in overtime hours during the more than two-week long enforcement campaign thanks in part to a $23,500 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety. Encompassing the heavily traveled Labor Day holiday weekend, the special enforcement was designed to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired drivi...
The 42nd annual Ed Dulaney Canoe Derby will be held Sept. 11-13 at the Bridgeport State Recreation Area. Founded in 1974by the late Ed Dulaney, a scoutmaster from Gering, the derby is one of the longest running scouting events of its kind in the nation. The derby involves Boy Scouts, Webelos and Cub Scouts from Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. John Zerck, a scoutmaster from Alliance, Neb., will serve as chairman of the derby and will be assisted by Rick Ross of Gering. Registration begins on Friday, Sept. 11, with the scouts camping for the...
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The Sidney Red Raiders volleyball team gave Mitchell (1-1) few openings on Tuesday night as it swept past the Tigers in straight sets at the Cabela's Athletic Facility. The Raiders were seldom challenged on their way taking three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-17 and 25-10. While the Raiders struggled with their passing game in the season opening triangular last week, Sidney (1-2) now provided senior setter Emily Mahr with ample opportunity to set up the hitters. Mahr concluded the night with 30...
Just a reminder that the home opener for the Sidney Red Raiders football team is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. The Red Raiders will host the Hastings Tigers at Weymouth Field. Prior to kickoff, the Sidney Teammates Mentoring Program and Security First Bank and Insurance will host a pre-game tailgate barbecue to help raise funds for the local Teammates chapter. The barbecue will begin at 5:30 p.m....
Sidney golfers take second at Chadron Invitational The Sidney Lady Raiders golf team continued its strong play on Tuesday as it finished runner-up to Scottsbluff at the Chadron Invite. The Raiders finished with their best team score of the season as their top four scorers totaled 375. The Lady Bearcats came in at 362. Sidney also had three of its players finish in the medals. Sophomore Emma Alexander’s 87 earned her a third-place medal while Megan Neal took sixth with a 90 and Rachel Blauert was seventh at 91. In the junior varsity match, t...
