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  • Judge: Wilkinson's 30-day jail sentence stands

    Ryan Hermens|Sep 30, 2015

    A judge has upheld a misdemeanor conviction and 30-day jail sentence for Sidney Police Chief B.J. Wilkinson. Wilkinson has been on paid administrative leave since July, after pleading no contest to obstructing government operations. He appealed his conviction and sentence after being ordered to serve jail time, arguing the sentence was excessive, there was no factual basis for his plea and the complaint against him was insufficient. In a written order submitted on Tuesday, Judge Travis O'Gorman...

  • Lodgepole clerk Sherman named Western Nebraska Clerk of the Year

    Courtney Fletcher|Sep 30, 2015

    LODGEPOLE – Tammy Sherman, Lodegpole's village clerk, has been named Western Nebraska Clerk of the Year by the Western Nebraska Rural Development staff and United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA Rural Development State Director Maxine Moul surprised Sherman for her excellence in performance with a plaque. According to Natalie Furrow, USDA Rural Development community programs specialist, the award is given to who they believe did an all around great job. "It's completely up to our d...

  • Sidney water system to undergo $11.1M in upgrades

    Ryan Hermens|Sep 30, 2015

    As Sidney's population has grown in recent years – and is expected to continue climbing – residential, commercial and recreational demands for water have increased. To ensure a steady and adequate supply of water is available for all users, the City of Sidney is undertaking a large-scale upgrade of its water system infrastructure. In the next year, transmission lines will be laid, three booster pumps replaced and water storage capacity increased. "We have the water we need," said Bill Tay...

  • Veteran's History Project - Paul F. Sheaman

    Larry Nelson, For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015
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    Paul F. Sheaman Master Sergeant U.S. Army 1943-1946 1950-1951 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. Paul Sheaman got quite an introduction to the real world as seen by the U.S. Army. Here's a young man from just west of small-town Wyoming, fresh out of high school, and now, recently contacted by the...

  • Eugene C. Buehrer

    Sep 30, 2015

    Eugene C. Buehrer, 88 of Cornville, Ariz., passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Gene was born on Oct. 24, 1926 in Seward, Neb. He served in the U.S. Navy as Machinist Mate 1st Class in WWII and the Korean Conflict. After his Naval Service, Gene began his career as a civilian with the U.S. Army, and worked at Sioux Army Depot, Belmont Army Depot, Flagstaff and Fort Davis, Panama Canal Zone. Gene proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed on the USS New Orleans on the... Full story

  • Sidney native Reba Huge returns for 60th reunion

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    Sidney native Reba Kinne Huge, and her husband Harry, will travel to Sidney this week. It marks both a celebration of her roots, as a native of Sidney who is coming home to celebrate her 60th high school reunion, and as an engagement with the future, as she and her husband meet with Cabela's leadership to explore how to continue their support to today's high school students who aspire to become tomorrow's leaders. Reba is the co-founder and vice-chairperson of the Harry and Reba Huge Foundation...

  • Community Calendar 09-30-15

    Sep 30, 2015

    Ongoing The Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square in Sidney from 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 The Sidney Public Library will host author Tim Smith, also known as Buck Wilder, on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10:15 a.m. His presentation will be for children ages 4 through primary school age. It will reflect on his love of the outdoor life and the books he’s written about that topic. Oct. 2-8 The annual Yuma (Colo.) Arts Association Show, Exhibit and Sale will be held Oct. 2-8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Yum... Full story

  • Ribbon cutting

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    The Cheyenne County Chamber Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting for Daniel Charles and his wife, who are the owners of Panhandle Janitorial. The company is an insured cleaning service for commercial offices, rentals and new construction....

  • PSAT assessment available to Creek Valley juniors

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    CHAPPELL – Creek Valley High School juniors will have the opportunity to take part in SAT’s PSAT program on Oct. 14. This is the only time the PSAT will be offered this year at the school. The PSAT, which is taken by nearly one million students in preparation for the SAT Assessment, is a multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities important for success in college. Creek Valley juniors may register in the guidance office. The fee is $15 and must be paid at time of registration. The last day to register is Fri...

  • Sidney 8th-grade volleyball team wins title

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    Sidney Middle School's eighth-grade "B" team won the championship in the 2015 8th Grade Volleyball Jamboree in Mitchell on Monday. This is the second consecutive championship for the 8th graders. The team defeated Alliance's "A" team in three sets to start of the night. The Raiders went on to defeat Gering in two sets and then downed Scottsbluff in three sets. "The girls kept their focus and played hard through some tough matches," said Sidney coach Judi Roach. "I'm very proud of the teamwork...

  • SIDNEY JV TOPS OGALLALA

    Donna Wiedeburg, For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    The Sidney High School junior varsity football team defeated Ogallala on Monday night, 42-8. Micth Rolls had two touchdowns for Sidney, while teammates Ryan Stettner, Jon Smith and Cade Lewis added scores in the victory....

  • 2 Creek Valley golfers win medals in Hershey

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    A pair of Creek Valley High School golfers earned medals on Tuesday at the Hershey Invite. The Storm’s Maddy Johnson shot a 94, good for sixth place overall. Teammate Jaden Criswell shot a 101 to finish 10th. Creek Valley only fields three golfers and is not eligible for a team score. Dundy County won the event with a 372 and Ogallala finished a distant second at 436....

  • Sidney volleyball tops Scottsbluff

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Sep 30, 2015

    The Sidney High School volleyball team pushed its record back to the .500 mark with a key win on the road at Scottsbluff on Tuesday night. The Lady Raiders improved to 7-7 this year, while Scottsbluff slipped to 4-9. Sidney won the match in four sets after dropping the opening stanza. It posted a 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 25-9 victory. Sidney received strong efforts from Annalise Lecher, Payton Jung and Maddi Porter, who all turned in double-digit kills. Lecher and Jung had 14 apiece, while Porter added 13. Lecher and Jung each provided four blocks...