The Sidney Sun-Telegraph - Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

Downtown Sidney woke early Saturday as the "Stronger Together" program participants opened their doors to shoppers.

The event is designed to encourage shoppers to see what Sidney's small businesses have to offer. Businesses offered first looks as they had just opened their doors, and others offered event discounts and coupons to encourage people to try their offerings.