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LINCOLN, NE-- Adarsha Ganesan of Sidney has been selected as a homecoming royalty finalist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ganesan is a senior majoring in computer science. Parents are Anitha Ganesan and Ganesan Kanagarajan. The royalty winners will be elected by the student body in an online vote Oct. 2 and 3. They will be crowned Oct. 5 at halftime of the Nebraska vs. Rutgers football game, which kicks off at 3 p.m. at Memorial Stadium....
A new story hour and paint party is coming to Sidney Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1pm to 3pm at Elston House, located at 1005 10th Avenue in downtown Sidney. Enjoy Halloween tricks and treats coupled with a story read by local entertainer, Kelsey Arrington. Paint a ceramic witch figure while dressing in your finest costume to receive $5 off your pottery piece. No reservations are required. For questions regarding the event you can contact Elston House at 308-203-1133 or C. Elliot Blooms at...
The C.A. Story Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 grants. Founded in 1984 by local insurance and real estate businessman C.A. Story, the Foundation that bears his name has funded projects that enhance the quality of life for communities in the Nebraska Panhandle. Through the Foundation, Mr. Story’s commitment to the people that proudly call this area home is carried out year after through generous grants to local non-profits. TO QUALIFY: • Exist as a benevolent non-profit organization organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the...
By Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL-PREEC The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) team led by Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and extension specialist at UNL's Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC), accomplished another successful series of Nebraska Soil Health Schools hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and UNL. The schools were conducted at three locations from west to east in Nebraska in 2023 and...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on October 15-16 starting at 12 p.m. ET virtually via Zoom. This meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is required. The Data Users’ Meeting is held to share recent and pending statistical program changes with the public and to solicit input on these and other programs important to agriculture. The event is organized by NASS in cooperation with the World Agricultural Outlook...
SIDNEY--On September 24, the City of Sidney Council held its Budget Meeting for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25. All council members were present except Brock Buckner, who was excused from the hearing. After the meeting was concluded, the council held its regular bi-weekly meeting and conducted its routine business. In the Budget Hearing, the meeting started with time allotted for the public to make comments or raise concerns about the proposed budget. No citizens requested to make any...
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE - The High Plains Mini-Con Committee and Uptown Scottsbluff (formerly the Monument Mall) are proud to announce that the Eighth Annual High Plains Mini-Con will take place on Oct 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Center Court at Uptown Scottsbluff. The High Plains Mini-Con is a family friendly, nerd-centric comics-and-pop culture event that has taken place in Scottsbluff each October, and is the only event of its kind in Western Nebraska. "We are excited to once again bring this...
The Sidney Elks Lodge #1894 has been serving legendary meals since opening its doors in 1930, and Saturday, September 28, 2024 was no exception. The fundraiser dinner consisting of the standard Cajun Boil fare including crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn with a beer biscuit and homemade cheesecake to round out the meal, was served to 62 people, all of whom left with full bellies and smiles on their faces. Approximately $2500 was raised for the Elks historic...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph DALTON--For about 90 years, the Dalton Fall Festival has been a staple of the community, greeting early autumn with an array of activities, food, and fun that brings out the Dalton and Gurley communities as well as many festival-goers from around Cheyenne County. This year's festival had the good fortune of taking place during a weekend featuring beautiful weather, and if anything, it could have been a bit cooler. But no rain or cold winds were around to dampen...
SIDNEY—A man described to be in his mid-20s was arrested by Sidney Police late Sunday afternoon for Disturbing the Peace and booked into the Cheyenne County Jail early Sunday evening. At press time, the man was awaiting a court appearance, most likely to have occurred on Monday, September 23, to determine his mental fitness and to move forward with the charges lodged against him. The incident occurred at approximately 5:16 p.m. on September 22, when employees at the McDonald’s location in Sid...
While most people do not give soil a second thought, it is one of the most important natural resources on our planet. It supports and influences the crops grown around the world for food and fiber. Soil is as important as the water humans drink, and the air we breathe. Land judging is a valuable competition that teaches local high school students how to have a better understanding of soil structure and land evaluation. Part of the goal is enabling the participants to recognize physical features...
By Sonni Cochran Nebraska Extension Educator Disaster Education Coordinator Everyone should have an emergency plan for their home, farm, or ranch operation. The plan doesn’t have to be complicated – it can be very simple. It also doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. Involve everyone in the family, as well as any employees. Below are some guidelines to get you started. Identify Hazards and Risks - Consider the hazards and risks found in your area. Not everyone will have the same hazards. You may live where severe storms or wildfire risks are c...
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications / Dr. Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist In 2019, Western Sugar Cooperative knew it had a problem when the herbicide-resistant weed Palmer amaranth became more common within its 135,000-acre sugar beet crop. “Palmer amaranth can seed and begin to grow in under two weeks and grow two inches a day,” said Rebecca Larsen, Western Sugar's chief scientist. “It’s competitive and can crowd out the sugar beet plant before it can get established.” Palmer Amaranth is a veritable weed powe...
SIDNEY--The Cruise N Class Rod & Roll Car Show will be a big event in Sidney on October 5, and for the 38th year, classic cars, hot rods, and outstanding modern automobiles will delight the crowds that descend upon Sidney for one of the area's best-attended and fun events. This year's event will feature stars from the hit TV show "Counting Cars" who will be on hand to talk to show attendees and judge some of the vehicles in certain categories. Started in 1986, the event has consistently grown...
POTTER--On Wednesday, September 18, Potter-Dix High School hosted an assembly for all 7-12 grade students, and guest speaker Cara Filler addressed the students with an important message. Filler is a motivational speaker with an important message for young people. She stressed to the students the importance of the choices they make, and how youth, inexperience, and in boys, testosterone, can often lead to bad decisions that have tragic consequences. She detailed a personal experience in her life...
SIDNEY--The City Council of Sidney met for their regular meeting on September 10, and a rezoning ordinance and a Housing Authority Board Appointment were among the items on the agenda. After approving the previous meeting’s minutes, the council moved on to the meeting agenda. The first item of business concerned Ordinance 1864, providing for the rezoning of a parcel of land located in part of the Southwest quarter of Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 49 West of the 6th P.M. In Cheyenne C...
As part of a free celebration honoring the hard work and dedication of Sidney's Church of the Nazarene and Table of Grace mobile food pantry and mission store, community members were invited to The King's Inn in downtown Sidney on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event offered a meal of bratwurst and hotdogs as well as live music, and a bouncy house for the kids. Pastor of Church of the Nazarene and Director of Table of Grace food pantry and mission store, Lee Eads, commented, "We try to...
SIDNEY – Patrick Connor, the face behind Fantastick Patrick: the One Man Variety Show, will bring his entertaining antics to the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th. Connor's unique blend of comedy, awe-inspiring circus tricks, and live music is family-friendly and great for any age group that likes to have fun. The Fantastick Patrick show is fast-paced and full of variety. It includes everything from juggling fire, swords, and balls, to riding a g...
Offering new surroundings but the same consistent customer service, Uptown Image in Dalton, NE has just opened its newest location right off of the main road. Preparing for Small Business Saturday in Dalton, October 19, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm, Uptown Image as well as it's neighbors The Homestead Market and the Sagebrush Bar & Grill, will be offering specials that day as well as drawings for prizes. The event will also feature a variety of vendors....
On Wednesday, August 22, 2023 a female resident of Sidney was involved in a tragic one-vehicle accident when her 2010 Ford F-150 Super Cab Pick-Up collided with the 13th Avenue bridge railing. The vehicle had been driving westbound on Hickory Street when the driver suffered some type of medical emergency which caused her to lose consciousness and drive directly into the bridge railing at the top of the 13th Avenue underpass that heads to the North Side of Sidney. Over the past year, city officia...
As part of Nebraska High Plains Arts Council's 38th year in Sidney, Michelle Foster's "Welcome Home" showcase delighted patrons and ticket holders on Thursday, September 12th. Kicking off a colorful season from the East Coast, Foster tickled the ivories while crooning classics alongside her talented cohorts. The trio brought a warm and complex tone to the stage; a more "unplugged" and intimate show, the audience was encouraged to join in for popular songs such as "It's Too Late," and "I Feel the...
SPNRD - SIDNEY The South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) held public hearings on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, to receive public comments on the proposed budget and setting the final tax request for FY 2024- 2025. At their regular board meeting, the Board approved the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget of $2,641,579.83. The property tax request is set at $1,386,394.76, which causes the levy to be 0.046954 per $100 of assessed value. “This is 1% lower than last year’s levy of 0.047342. For a home valued at $100,000, property taxes will be...
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen is accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen's Connections (YCC) Class of 2025 until Tuesday, October 22, 2024. YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of our industry innovative and knowledgeable. This program helps emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues management, product research and marketing, and teaches participants how to become effective communicators. The YCC program is a two-year c...
The upcoming weed management and Pesticide applicator workshop and program is recommended for anyone needing pesticide recertification credits or for those simply wanting information about controlling noxious weeds. You may attend to gather information even if you do not need the credits. The event will be held on Friday, October 24, 2024 from 8am until 2pm in the Founder’s Room at the Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO. Coffee and breakfast pasteries will be served b...
Fall turkey season will open soon, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wants to reacquaint hunters with the changes that first became effective last fall. The changes to the fall season are: • The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 30. • Each hunter may only have one fall permit. • The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Turkeys may be checked by internet at Outdoo...
