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SIDNEY--On Monday night, the regular meeting of the Cheyenne County School District #1 was held at the District Administration Building in Sidney. After the Call to Order, the Board recognized students of the month for October, 2023 in the Sidney Public Schools. For seventh grade, the student of the month is Zach Roberts. The son of Josh and Yvette Roberts, Zach leads by example in the classroom, and is always helpful to other students. He perseveres when work gets difficult, and earned a spot... Full story
SIDNEY- He is a Hoosiers fan, but don't hold that against him. Christopher Dyson, owner of Aliens and Strangers, LLC music store in Sidney continues to expand the business that he started in May of 2011. Born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Dyson left when he was 19 to enroll in a guitar program at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California. While there, he lived and played music on the Sunset Strip. He lived in Colorado for a few years before moving to Sidney. He explained further, "I... Full story
SIDNEY- On Saturday, November 11th, the Veteran's Day Annual Bean Feed was held at the Elks Lodge in Sidney. The event was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 610, American Legion Post 17, and Disabled American Veterans chapter 40. The bean feed was free and open to the public and a variety of bean soups, corn bread, macaroni and cheese, and desserts were served. "It's really nice any time that any veterans can have the opportunity to get together, especially on this day" said Marine... Full story
Rising home values continue to create problems for people living in our state. While Nebraska's statewide valuation rate increase of 12.9 percent for the last 12 months is significantly less than the national average of 20.7 percent, the current situation is still not good for people living in Nebraska. So, today I would like to highlight some of the problems affecting those looking to purchase a home in Nebraska. Homeowners have been defaulting on their mortgage loans at an alarming rate in Neb... Full story
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has a history, and a present, of promoting wild conspiracy theories. His independent bid for the presidency is quixotic at best. And yet a new Quinnipiac poll has him getting an impressive 22% in a three-way contest with Donald Trump and Joe Biden, and with a narrow lead among independents. This should be less encouraging to RFK than a warning sign to the major parties that they are courting disaster by nominating two candidates so unappealing that a solid bloc of voters,... Full story
"Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward. But, when you do a charitable deed, do not let the left (brain) know what the right (brain) is doing." Matthew 6:1-3 That is, make up your mind to do right. Reflect the just, right character of God placed in the creative side of your brain. The left brain is society based and self-seeking. The left brain is often referred to as 'soulish'. The Apostle Paul called it 'fleshly desire'.... Full story
I became a student of history way back... well, never mind how far back. One of the things I learned was that humans seem to be very, very slow learners when it comes to assimilating the lessons of history (also known as "life"). Century after century the same pitiful mistakes are made by governments and societies around the world. This tendency has been summed up by historical philosophers throughout the centuries. Kurt Vonnegut phrased it like this: "We're doomed to repeat the past no matter... Full story
When a writer or speaker cites, prints, speaks, and uses information about Israel, Jews, and Israelis from well-known and proven anti-Western, anti-American, anti-Jew, and anti-Israel sources, then that writer or speaker presents inaccurate, biased, untrue, and outrightly offensive views. My preface leads me to comment about a recently published article titled “Tunnels and War Coincide” in the Sun-Telegraph. The ever-present 300 miles of tunnels in Gaza were constructed by the Hamas leaders, and I quote from an interview with Russia Tod... Full story
Roger L. Franzen, age 89, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at Sidney Regionals Medical Center Extended Care in Sidney, NE on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lodgepole, NE with Pastor "Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow at Weyerts Cemetery in Lodgepole. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends... Full story
Eva S. Funkhouser, age 83, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 after a year-long fight with lung cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Cremation has taken place. Services will conclude at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials... Full story
Michael 'Mike' L. Hartzler, age 83, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on Monday, November 6, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Sunday, November 12th... Full story
Karen K. Herboldsheimer, age 81, of Potter, NE, passed away in Potter on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Cemetery in Potter, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-6:00... Full story
James D. "Jim" Lodes, age 90, of Sidney, passed away in Scottsbluff, NE. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father/papa, Jim Lodes who left us on November 9, 2023. He lived a wonderful 90 years, raising a great family and surrounded by many people he cherished. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Jim's book. A private family service will be held later where we will celebrate his life. A memorial will be set up in Jim's honor to... Full story
Lois Edith Maas, of Sidney, NE, passed away in Sidney on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She blessed her family and friends with her love, compassion, and kindness for 86 years. She peacefully passed away from this earth surrounded by her loving family and gloriously entered into heaven. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Sidney Evangelical Free Church with Pastors Kyle Larson and Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Cemetery in Potter,... Full story
Sally Jo (Morgan) Senft, age 79 of Pickerington, Ohio passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at the hospital in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family. A private family service will take place at a later date. Sally Jo was born June 17, 1944 to Kenneth and Ruth (Osborn) Morgan in Sidney, Nebraska. She grew up on the family farm west of Gurley, Nebraska. She attended grade school through the third grade at the Harmony country school, west of Gurley. When that school closed she attended school in Gurley, graduating with the class of 1962. She atte... Full story
WAHOO-- A season to remember came to a close Friday afternoon as the Wahoo Warriors defeated the Sidney Red Raiders 21-to-0 in the semi-final round of the NSAA Class C1 Football play offs. The Red Raiders end their season with a 10-and-2 record, and a 3-and-1 record in C1 District 7, earning them second place in the district. The team improved from last year's 5-and-4 mark and third place finish in C1-7, mainly on the improved play of their offensive line and passing attack. Friday's semi-final... Full story
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph Now that the Fall Sports season has wrapped up, it's time for some grades on the area teams; who over-performed, who underperformed, and how the teams look for the future. This week will focus on Football. Sidney Football, 10-2 record - Grade: A Head Coach Ryan Smith and his assistants did a great job with the Red Raiders this season. The Sidney team finally had an effective passing game which had been lacking in previous years, and it added just the right amount... Full story
Katie Ramsey, a senior at Sidney High School, signed her national letter of intent with the Division I equestrian program at Oklahoma State University. The Cowgirls are the three-time defending Big 12 Conference champions and the 2022 National Collegiate Equestrian Association national champions. Katie has competed in reining for seven years under the guidance of her trainer Drake Johnson. She is a 2 time American Quarter Horse Youth Association level 3 finalist. Additional highlights include a... Full story
