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Whether you’re a man or woman, young or old, dating or married, domestic violence can leave lasting impressions on anyone. One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and 24 people per minute are victims of physical violence or stalking. With services such as the DOVES Program, victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in the Nebraska Panhandle can receive assistance. Although there is no longer a DOVES office in Sidney, the program continues to provide 24-hour assistance for nine c...
Legion Park will be filled with music, storytelling, cookouts and re-enactments of shootouts and robberies, bringing Sidney's history back to life at the 12th annual Gold Rush Days. Gold Rush Days takes locals back to the days when Sidney had the reputation of being one of the roughest and toughest towns on the rail line. In 1874, when gold was discovered in the Black Hills, Sidney and its railroad were considered the shortest transportation link to Deadwood, S.D. The gold brought in funds for...
The Cheyenne County Art Guild selected Pat Kraus as Artist of the Month for June. Kraus has been a member of the CCAG for 38 years and has served as president and vice president, as well as having served on various art show committees. Essentially a self-taught artist, she said she enjoys working in several different mediums and forms of art with acrylics, watercolor pencil, clay and pastels. Growing up in the country, she said she has always had a passion for the outdoor, animals, nature and...
Road construction of the Pole Creek Crossing and the Fort Sidney Road Bridge in Sidney continues. Access to these roads will be maintained at all times during demolition and reconstruction. The closure is anticipated to last from the beginning of June to October. The detour route being used takes motorists to Parkland Drive, 11th Avenue and Toledo Street/Pole Creek Crossing.... Full story
Local residents can again enjoy a coffee and a casual atmosphere at 10th Avenue and Jackson Street in Sidney. Formerly known as the Coffee and Book Corner and then the Blue Rooster Bakery and Café, Sidney's newest coffee shop has officially morphed into the Serenity Café. Although new to owning and operating a business, Stevie Huson and Mike Kershaw, both of Dalton, are excited to take on this new adventure. "We've been talking about doing this for a long time," Kershaw said. "We thought with St...
Despite several weeks of rain and thunderstorms, the "Hands for Growing" summer program took advantage of the clear weather this week at Sidney Legion Park. The 10-week course meets every Wednesday and teaches kids entering 6th to 8th grades gardening and life skills. Throughout the meetings, Pat Mertz, the pastoral minister of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and Tabitha McCloud, the community outreach educator for the DOVES Program, combine lessons and skills about planting a successful garden...
Since 2012, Cabela's Women in Leadership program has been supporting growth and development of female leaders and leadership skills at the company and in the community. At its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, the Women in Leadership program presented $40,000 in scholarships to four women who graduated from high schools across Nebraska. The program is dedicated to initiating and supporting innovative programs to enhance leadership, create a culture that connects aspiring women with...
Local farmer and Nebraska Wheat Board District 3 Director Larry Flohr of Chappell was recently named chairman of Plains Grains Inc. Flohr is a certified wheat and millet seed dealer and corporation president of V&F Farms near Chappell. He has served as the District 3 director for the Nebraska Wheat Board since 2007. He also serves on the board of Frenchman Valley Co-op. PGI is a nonprofit organization that provides quality characteristics and production data on hard red winter (HRW) wheat...
Just in time for warm weather, the pond at Sidney's Legion Park is officially stocked with 380 fish in preparation for Kid's Fishing Day on Saturday. The event will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. and is open to children ages 12 and younger. Participants should bring their own rods and reels, but some will be available to borrow. There is no entry fee. Experienced instructors will help education kids about casting, untangling fishing line and putting bait on the hook. Bait and refreshments will be...
The City of Sidney has filled its economic development director position with a person with more than 20 years of experience. Tina Hochwender will take over the position effective June 15. Hochwender brings experience in economic, community and business development in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Missouri. Most recently, she has spent the past 15 years with the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa , as its community development project coordinator. Hochwender takes over for Megan McGown, who is relocating with her family to Brady, Neb. “Tina b...
The Leyton Public School District has landed an educvation veteran as its new principal. Lance Howitt will take over that position when the new school year starts in August. Howitt, who has 26 years of experience in the education field, taught business, middle school social studies and was the head football coach at Stuart (Neb.) Public Schools. Howitt htaught and coached in Stuart for 12 years. Howitt takes over for James McGown, who resigned to take the job as superintendent for the Brady...
Summer road construction season is around the corner and will be slowing down parts of Sidney starting June 1. According to the City of Sidney, upcoming construction of the Pole Creek Crossing and the Fort Sidney Road Bridge Project will begin. During phase two of of the Pole Creek Crossing and the Fort Sidney Road Bridge Project, this will involved the construction of Pole Creek Crossing from Greenwood Road to Fort Sidney Road, the demolition and reconstruction of the Fort Sidney Road Bridge as well as reconstruction of the intersection of...
A single-vehicle accident left a car stuck in a ditch amongst trees after it rolled off of Lincoln Highway 30. The crash was reported Friday morning near Gold Rush Byway and Generic Motel outside of Sidney. The car came to a rest upright after rolling off the side of the highway. The cause of the accident was unknown. The Cheyenne County Sheriff's office said information was unavailable at press time.... Full story
As the school year comes to an end, the graduating seniors aren't the only ones who are starting a new chapter outside of Sidney High School. Sidney High School's Jane Holechek, Tim Smith, Brent Joyce and Burl Janzen will be retiring after their more than 160 years of teaching experience. On Tuesday afternoon, students, teachers and faculty members thanked and shared memories with the long-time teachers. Smith, who teaches American Government and History, has been teaching in Sidney for 42 years...
A mixture of rain and snow covered Sidney yesterday afternoon kicking off the low temperatures and rainy forecast for the rest of the week.... Full story
As a slide show for each Sidney High senior who was part of the graduating class of 2015 played before they walked across the stage, cameras snapped, friends cheered on their peers and parents laughed until they cried and cried until they laughed again. That was all part of the annual commencement ceremony held on Sunday afternoon where 75 students received diplomas. Sidney Public Schools Superintendent Jay Ehler gave the welcome speech by commending the community of Sidney and the parents who...
Sidney High School held its annual "Evening of Excellence" this week to honor students' achievements. Brett Avila presented Kollyn Weimer with an award for her excellence in Spanish 1. Sidney High School's graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m. A list of award winners as well as graduation coverage will be in Monday's edition of the Sun-Telegraph.... Full story
It's a long way from the Nebraska Panhandle to the South African village of Kalaba, Zambia – almost 9,000 miles to be exact. About a year ago, Bridgeport native Emily Wright left her family, friends and the familiarity and luxuries of the United States to join the Peace Corps as a Community Health Improvement Project volunteer for two years. Wright, the daughter of Kent and Bobbi Wright of Bridgeport has several family members residing in Sidney, including: aunt and uncle Terri and Randy F...
The kindergartners of Central Elementary took a field trip to local businesses and public services including: the post office, American National Bank, Cheyenne County Treasurer's Office, Sheriff's Department, Katie Haas' State Farm office and the 911 call center. Principal Brent Jeffers said this is a way for students to get familiar with their community.... Full story
Ashlynn Kuhns, a 7-year-old from Kimball, recently won the "Our Little Miss" title at the preliminary competition in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was also awarded with the "living doll" award. According to her step-mother Dakota Robbins, Nebraska doesn't offer an "Our Little Miss" pageant. Several of Ashlynn's relatives residen in Sidney. They include: grandparents, Arnie and Sherrie Biberos, Rob and Regina Kuhns and Scott Padilla; and her step-father and mother, Kennth and Danielle Lancaster. "This is he...
Mother. Definition: Women who inhabit or perform the role of bearing some relation to their children, who may or may not be their biological offspring. Mother's Day is celebrated once a year, although being a mom is an everyday activity – and at times an adventure. Every day, we interact with all kinds of moms, and they all share something in common: they have taken the responsibility to care for a child, to guide them in the right direction and make sure they have the necessities to be the best...
The cosmetology students at Western Nebraska Community College's Sidney campus are celebrating Mother's Day by providing manicures, pedicures and other services to local moms. Alecia Weinbender received a pedicure from WNNC's Brooklynn Skjoldal.... Full story
While temperatures crept into summer-like weather earlier this month, rain and colder climates have dominated this week’s forecast. Temperatures for the rest of the week are predicted to drop below the 50s. On Mother’s Day, you can expect snow, rain and wind with temperatures as low as 25 degrees. According to the Cheyenne, Wyo., Weather Forecast Office, the reason behind the rain and cooler temperatures is a powerful system moving from California. “Because of the intensity of the system, it produces a lot of moisture from the gulf, and that...
Margie Surber, of Sidney was selected the Cheyenne County Art Guild's "Artist of the Month" for May. While Surber has had no formal art education, she has taken various workshops over the years from Jan Pippit, Paul Adkinson, Patsy Smith and Judy McElroy to name a few. "I enjoy playing with colors, which is from my years as a florist," said Surber. "A lot of art principles are used such as line, design and color." Many of her techniques come from experimentation with various mediums such as...
