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  • Council Reviews Proposed Rate Changes

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    The Sidney City Council spent much of the Dec. 10 meeting discussing rate changes for water and electricity services. On one side, the City is in an unusual dilemma of a wet year, and what that will mean for the water department revenue. On the other is the cost of electricity and if the rates can be adjusted to plan for the future and  stay friendly for customers. In City Manager Ed Sadler's proposal, the council would review the base rates of both services to increase revenue for ongoing...

  • Sen. Sasse Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Sidney

    Dec 18, 2019

    U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced recently that his staff will be hosting a Mobile Office 10 a.m. To 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at the Sidney Public Library, 1112 12th Ave., Sidney. These office hours will provide Nebraskans with a face-to-face opportunity to speak with a member of Sen. Sasse's staff about federal government-related issues. A constituent services representative will be on hand to offer guidance and aid to Nebraskans who require help navigating Washington's federal bureaucracy. The...

  • The Grinch and Cindy Loo Who

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    "Here Wee Grow" represented the season with Dr. Seuss characters The Grinch and Cindy Loo Who at the corner of 10th Avenue and Illinois Street recently. The staff were in character to bring a smile to downtown commuters....

  • Innis Visiting Sidney Today (Wednesday, December 18)

    Dec 18, 2019

    Senatorial Candidate Matt Innis will be in Sidney today (Wednesday, December 18), meeting with constituents at noon at The Cracked Basket. Innis is seeking to unseat Sen. Ben Sasse....

  • Sidney Company Quietly Expands With Global Impact

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    A smallish white building east of the hospital implies an industrial project with its own clientele. Some of the impression may be linked to its history. The present and future are more about the hunt and less about miles on the road. The enterprise is about service, about providing clients the opportunity to see and hunt in areas many people do not have the opportunity. Worldwide Trophy Adventures (WTA) is a company that provides an organized hunting experience. WTA works with the client in...

  • 'Elvis' Joseph Hall in Sidney Dec. 21

    Dec 18, 2019

    Elvis Tribute Artist Joseph Hall will be in Sidney Dec. 21 to perform his Christmas Show. Hall is coming to Sidney as part of the High Plains Arts Council's 2019-2020 season. The concert will be held 7 p.m. at Sidney High School. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students (including Western Nebraska Community College students), and children under 5 are free. Payment by cash or check is preferred. Tickets will be available at the office until Dec. 20. Orders for tickets to be mailed must be received by Dec. 13. "Tickets are...

  • Ronald L. Lenstrom - Obituary

    Dec 18, 2019

    Ronald L. Lenstrom, age 67, of Sidney passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. CST., Friday, December 13th in the Douglas Grove Cemetery west of Comstock, NE with Pastor Don Schauda of the Wescott Baptist Church officiating. Viewing will be on Thursday from 1-7:00 P.M. at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family for a college fund set up for his grandkids Kyle and...

  • Marietta Leypoldt - Obituary

    Dec 18, 2019

    Marietta Leypoldt, age 92, passed away on December 15, 2019 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 23rd with a Wake Service at 6:00 P.M. Sunday evening. Both services will be in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 5-6:00 P.M. prior to the Wake on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made in...

  • Jerry R. 'JR' Hartman - Obituary

    Dec 18, 2019

    Jerry Richardson Hartman, age 92 of Whitney, NE passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 19th in the Whitney Warring United Methodist Church in Whitney with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating. Services will conclude at the church with Military Graveside Honors in the Whitney Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may view JR's Book of Memories, leave condolences photos and stories a www.gehrigstittchapel.com In lieu...

  • Curtis K. Sanderson - Obituary

    Dec 18, 2019

    Curtis K. Sanderson, 73, of Dalhart, Texas and formerly of Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away Thursday evening, December 12, 2019 at the Coon Memorial Home in Dalhart. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole, Nebraska with military honors. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Sanderson family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Curtis was born to...

  • Arlan E. Hartman - Obituary

    Dec 18, 2019

    Arlan E. Hartman, age 85 of Plattsmouth, NE and longtime Sidney, NE resident, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. CST, Friday, December 6th, in the Masonic Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Arlan's name to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children, 2415 N. Main Street, Fremont, NE 68025. You may view Arlan's Book of Memories,...

  • Sidney Boys Fall to Chase County, Sterling

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    Sidney's Red Raider basketball team is still looking for its first win of the season, and hosted the Chase County Longhorns on Friday here in Sidney. Chase County's high-scoring offense got the jump on the Red Raiders, building up an 11 point lead early on, but the Raiders fought back in the second quarter to narrow the Longhorn's lead to 30-to-18 at the half. Sidney slowed down the Longhorns offense, but could not score enough to chip away at the lead and fell by a final score of 64-to-38. It d...

  • Lady Raiders Nipped by Chase County / Rebound Against Sterling

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    The Lady Raiders hosted the Chase County Lady Longhorns on Friday, and a tough battle betwen the teams ended in a last second defeat for the Lady Raiders. Sidney had stayed with the visitors for most of the game, but fell behind in the second half. A furious rally to overcome a double-digit deficit came up just short, and the Sidney squad fell by a final score of 42-to-40. Sidney traveled down to Sterling, Colo., to take on the Lady Tigers, and quickly came out and started to dominate the home...

  • Sidney Grapplers Excel at Charlie Lake

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    Sidney's Red Raider wrestling team traveled to Cheyenne for the annual Charlie Lake Dual and Invitational tournament. After dropping their first two duals to Thompson Valley and Fossil Ridge, the Raiders bounced back with a victory over Burns. After a bye, the Raiders then dropped their last two duals to Cheyenne East and Ogallala to earn seventh place overall. Individually, senior Jacob Peckham took fourth place at 132, junior Brady Robb earned second place at 170, senior Nathan Hofrock took...

  • Lady Coyotes Searching for First Win

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote basketball team has a new head coach in Garrett Stricklin, and it will take some time for the team to revamp and get some wins. The Lady Coyotes hosted Creek Valley on Thursday, and after playing the Lady Storm tight for the first few minutes, Creek Valley was able to take advantage of Potter-Dix turnovers and opened an 18-to-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. But the Lady Strom's defense proved too tough for the Lady Coyotes, limiting the girls to single digit...

  • Lani Kuhns Signs a Letter of Intent

    Dec 18, 2019

    Lani Kuhns signs a letter of intent to compete with the dance team at Hastings College while her father Andy and mother Brandy look on. Kuhns has been dancing since she was six years old, and plans on studying Marketing in the Fall....

  • MJ Johnstone signs with Minnesota State University

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    MJ Johnstone signs with Minnesota State University to compete in track and field starting in the Fall of 2020. She is surrounded by father Wade, younger brother Treyson, mother Jamie and coach Matt Mckay as she signs her letter of intent, and plans on a Pre-Med course of study at the university....

  • Hodges Wins Football Contest

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    Clint Hodges is the grand prize winner of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph football contest. Hodges, left, was presented his winnings by Sports Writer Mike Motz, consisting of a gift certificate to Dude's Steak House and two tickets to the Fox Theatre. Congratulations to Clint an thank you to contest sponsors....

  • Peetz Bulldogs Open Strong

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    Opening the Carlisle Classic with a resounding 69-to-39 victory against Otis, the Bulldogs followed up the next day with a nail-biting 53-to-52 victory over against Prairie. Peetz then had two more big wins against Lone Star and Leyton to open the season with a 4-and-0 record. Head Coach Sean Fehringer's squad looks to already be in mid-season form, playing aggressive and effective defense while effectively passing the ball to set up good looks for the offense. Peetz opened up fast against Lone...

  • Coyotes Grab First Win Against Storm

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Dec 18, 2019

    Potter-Dix’s Coyote basketball team earned their first win of the new season when they hosted the Creek Valley Storm on Thursday. The Coyotes were able to get the jump on the Storm early, building a 12-to-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Creek Valley battled back in the second, but the coyotes were able to match the visitors point for point to go into the half up by six. Potter-Dix then had a strong third quarter, and then the Storm tried to come back in the fourth but the coyotes lead...

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