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  • Voters across the state gear up as 'Decision Day' nears

    Everett Johnson|Nov 3, 2014

    Tuesday is election day and a number of candidates are set to go head to head for key positions in Sidney, Cheyenne County and statewide. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday. Registered voters in Sidney can cast their ballots at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, 10955 U.S. Highway 30. Voters in Gurley, Lodgepole, Potter and Union Valley will find polling places at their respective fire halls. Many of the local races have candidates running uncontested this year. Two exceptions are the...

  • Spooky Halloween Visitors

    Rob Langrell|Nov 3, 2014

    The streets in Sidney were full of trick or treaters on Friday night. Ashlyn Hawkins dressed up as a witch. Many visitors came to the Sun-Telegraph’s offices as part of the downtown Halloween celebration.... Full story

  • Spooky Halloween Visitors

    Rob Langrell|Nov 3, 2014

    The streets in Sidney were full of trick or treaters on Friday night. Delon Ogden rides his toy pony as part of his cowboy costume. Many visitors came to the Sun-Telegraph’s offices as part of the downtown Halloween celebration.... Full story

  • Narjes celebrate 60 years of marriage

    Nov 3, 2014

    Geneva (Weyerts) and George Narjes of Lodgepole will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 7, 2014. They were united in marriage at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday Nov. 7, 1954. Beverly Adam, Brenda Olsufka and Philip Narjes will honor their parents following 9 a.m. worship at Immanuel on Nov. 9, 2014.... Full story

  • Community Calendar 11-03-14

    Nov 3, 2014

    Wednesday, Nov. 5 How to bounce back after a setback will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Wed., Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at Lifetree Cafe - Sidney, 2305 San Marino Rd., Sidney, Neb. 69162. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Deb Aikens at 308-254-3124 or [email protected]. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com. Thursday, Nov. 6 Join us for the 15th Annual “Holiday Taste Of Sidney” and First Cupcake Showdown! Check out local... Full story

  • Service Notice - Mildred Van Aelstyn

    Nov 3, 2014

    Mildred Van Aelstyn, 97 of Sidney and former Kimball resident, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care, Tuesday evening, Oct. 28, 2014. Graveside inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m., Sat., Nov. 8th in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday to sign Mildred’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Mildred’s name to the Dorwart Cancer Center or Sidney Regional Medical Center. You may view Mil... Full story

  • Eleanor M. Zilmer

    Nov 3, 2014

    Eleanor M. Zilmer, 93 of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tues., Nov. 4th in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor's name to the First United Methodist Church or the d... Full story

  • CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION

    Nov 3, 2014

    In a story in Friday’s edition of the Sun-Telegraph, the political party for State Board of Education District 7 candidate Robin Stevens was listed incorrectly. Stevens is a Republican running against Molly O’Holleran – also a Republican – in the non-partisan race.... Full story

  • No Till Notes: 'Dakota Lakes Dry Land Rotations, part 2'

    Mark Watson, Panhandle No Till Educator|Nov 3, 2014

    Last week, we looked at two of the rotations Dwayne Beck uses on his dry land acres at the Dakota Lakes Research Farm, Pierre, S.D. The first rotation is a simple rotation of cool season grass, warm season grass, and cool season broadleaf. A lot of continuous no till crop producers use this rotation on their farms. We use this rotation of our farm with a rotation of winter wheat, corn, and field pea, then back to winter wheat and repeated. This rotation utilizes two thirds high residue crops which produce enough carbon to the system to...

  • PLATTE LINES A column of current items of interest from the South Platte NRD

    Rod Horn, General Manager - SPNRD|Nov 3, 2014

    In September, the District Board of Directors approved the current annual operating budget of $2,959,361. These are the funds the District uses for operating expenses and projects and programs for its current fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. Of that budget, only 44 percent, or $1,312,448, of the funding needed is derived from new property tax, or about 2.5 percent of your total tax bill. Our overall tax asking figure is 5.6777 cents per $100 in valuation, or $56.77 for a $100,000 home. For perspective if you buy,...

  • Lady Raiders go into district tournament with clean slate, ready for fresh opportunity

    Will Korn|Nov 3, 2014

    The Sidney High volleyball team is currently sitting at 10-20 with an 0-5 record in B district 8 play. This season just hasn't gone the way that head coach Sarah Wilson inteded it to when the first ball was put in play back in September. But none of that matters now. Wilson and the Lady Raiders know they have a clean slate to work with when the district tournament starts Tuesday afternoon in Alliance. Season records and district records go out the window. It's all about the next couple of games...

  • Peetz crushes Hanover, Eads awaits in 2nd round

    Will Korn|Nov 3, 2014

    The Peetz Bulldogs football team (9-1) used a 30-point second quarter to blow away Hanover (8-2), 60-14 at home in the first round of the Colorado six-man state tournament on Saturday afternoon. In what was expected to be a high scoring dogfight between two elite offenses, the Hornets never even showed up. Hanover was held scoreless in the first quarter and Peetz led 38-8 at halftime. The Bulldogs used a balanced attack to fire off their 60 points. Sophomore Cody Wilson led Peetz in rushing with 73 yards on seven carries. Senior quarterback Bra... Full story

  • Stevenson, mistakes too much for Sidney in playoff loss

    Will Korn|Nov 3, 2014

    Seward High running back Chance Stevenson was just too much for Sidney on Friday night at Concordia University Stadium. He ran for 143 yards and two scores on offense and intercepted two passes on defense as the Bluejays defeated the Red Raiders 24-14 in the first round of the Nebraska Class B playoffs. Sidney certainly didn't help itself with four turnovers – three of them interceptions – as well as a series of short kickoffs that handed the Bluejays free yards on nearly every possession. The R...

  • Sidney will miss Anglin, should have strong backfield in 2015

    Nov 3, 2014

    Since his arrival in 2010, Sidney High head coach Todd Ekart has always had the luxury of a deep backfield of talented runners. For a man in love with offensive balance, Ekart's running backs over the last four seasons have given him just that. The work of those backfields didn't begin to bear fruit until last season, when Logan Lewis' 2,253-yard and 20-score senior campaign, combined with Chance Anglin's 1,296-yard season led Sidney to the second round of the Class B state playoffs. Coming...