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  • 'Tree of Lights' to help seniors

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Dec 1, 2015

    Security First Bank will host its annual "Tree of Lights" at its Sidney branch, located at 1205 Jackson Street. Memorial Health Center Extended Care has provided the bank with a star for every individual who is currently residing in its facility. Each star contains the name of a resident, as well as a list of three items they need. Individuals who participate are asked to pick at least one star from the tree and purchase the items on it for the selected senior in the extended care facility....

  • Search for new police chief likely to wait until new city manager

    Ryan Hermens|Dec 1, 2015

    The search for a new Sidney police chief will likely wait until spring, after a city manager is hired. Both positions became vacant in recent months after Gary Person stepped down as city manager in August, followed by B.J. Wilkinson as police chief in October. Assistant chief Joe Aikens is now the ranking officer in charge, said Jo Houser, the city's human resources director. "Right now, the plan, because it seems to be working, is to wait until a city manager is hired," she explained. An execu...

  • 'Dreams for Teens' project seeks funds

    Courtney Fletcher|Dec 1, 2015

    For more than 20 years, Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney has been reaching out to local teens that may need financial assistance during Christmastime. The local mission project “Dreams for Teens” originated when former Sidney teachers in the congregation saw the need to help older kids in the community. The Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber of Commerce also helped drive the project before dissolving membership in February. Sidney students in seventh to 12th grade that qualify for the assistance will each receive Cheyenne County Cha...

  • Toys for Tots gives back to local children

    Courtney Fletcher|Dec 1, 2015

    The annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has been serving Cheyenne County for several years through the gift of giving, and continues to do so this year. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December to distribute as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community so they are able to experience the joy of the holiday, and to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year...

  • Gator's Travelyn Motel object of armed robbery

    Polly Taylor, Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 1, 2015

    A Pine Bluffs, Wyo., motel was held up over the weekend, and the suspects remain at large. At about 1:45 a.m. Saturday, a caucasian male and female held up the office of Gator's Travelyn Motel and made away with an undisclosed amount of cash. They originally walked into the office together, spoke to the man who was on duty, and then the male suspect walked back outside. When he returned, he was brandishing a firearm and demanded that the clerk on duty empty the cash drawer. The clerk was then...

  • Death Notice: Vernon L. 'Red' Rood

    Dec 1, 2015

    Vernon L. ‘Red’ Rood, 89 of Sidney, passed away at the SRMC Extended Care, Monday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2015. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. You may view Red’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service LLC is in charge of Mr. Rood’s care and funeral services.... Full story

  • Welcoming Arrivals: Caleb Gordon Carley

    Dec 1, 2015

    Caleb Gordon Carley Matthew and Kristi (Hayek) Carley of Seward are the proud parents of Caleb Gordon Carley. He was born Oct. 7, 2015 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, weighing 6 lbs., 8 oz. and measuring 19.7 inches long. Caleb's grandparents are Ronald & Marilyn Hayek of Friend; Kay Carley of Dalton; and the late Gordon L. Carley.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 12-01-15

    Dec 1, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Nov. 16, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Koby Bockhahn, 21, of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a amended charge of third degree assault, which is a Class II misdemeanor. He received six months in jail with credit for one day. Jose Rios, 25, of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of attempted possession of methamphetamine, which is a Class I misdemeanor. The defendant withdrew his motion to withdraw his plea and wanted to proceed to sentencing. He received... Full story

  • Community Calendar 12-01-15

    Dec 1, 2015

    Upcoming VENDORS WANTED for 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Show to be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Ft. Sidney Rd and Toledo Street, in Sidney. Please get your reservations in by Dec. 10! For more information, please call Brenda (308) 254-7131. Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy &...

  • Physical Therapy Today: How to protect and strengthen the knee and foot

    Casey Cortney, Licensed Physical Therapist|Dec 1, 2015

    Knee and foot injuries are common for people of all ages. They tend to occur during day-to-day activities such as walking, climbing stairs and running. In most cases, people tend to ignore the pain and just ‘carry on’ leading to more injury and pain. Rest and medication help reduce pain. However, the residual effects of knee and foot injuries (loss of strength and mobility) are best treated with physical therapy. The knee joint is a complex, weight-bearing structure and the ankle, in particular, is protected by ligaments on the inside, out...

  • Raiders named to Western Conference teams

    Greg Knight, Sports Reporter|Dec 1, 2015

    LINCOLN – A total of 12 student-athletes from Sidney High School have been named to the Nebraska School Activities Association Western Conference all-conference teams in volleyball and football. From the Red Raiders football squad, the quartet of Derek Robb, Tyler Wintholz, Hunter Secrest and Alex Linneman were named to the first-team squad. Additionally, Coby Haas, Dominic Beyer, Dalton Schilz and Josh Austad were named as honorable mention to the all-conference team. As a sophomore, Robb rushed for a season-high 669 yards and 11 touchdowns o...