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  • 2014 Night of Hope

    Marva Ellwanger|Aug 11, 2014

    Eileen Mazour, Amelia Mazour, Michelle Woodman and Ann Weigel of Team Escape lead the Survivor's Lap at Night of Hope on Friday....

  • 2014 Night of Hope

    Marva Ellwanger|Aug 11, 2014

    Survivors release their cares along with their balloons at the finish of their lap....

  • 2014 Night of Hope

    Marva Ellwanger|Aug 11, 2014

    Anna Cochran, Coral Wallace, Michelle Russi, DeeDee Blanton and Bobby Niezwaag make their way around the pond....

  • 2014 Night of Hope

    Marva Ellwanger|Aug 11, 2014

    Survivors and their loved-ones pass through crowds of supporters....

  • 2014 Night of Hope

    Marva Ellwanger|Aug 11, 2014

    Auctioneer Wade Dickerson invites bids for a themed chair at the "Chair-ity" auction....

  • New To You ribbon cutting

    Marva Ellwanger|Jul 24, 2014

    The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Brandy Root and Jeremy Karnik, new owners of New To You at their ribbon cutting on Wednesday....

  • Yard of the Month

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 26, 2014

    Keep Sidney Beautiful Director Bev Arellano presents Jim and Cathy Powell with Yard of the Month. The Powells live at 2422 11th Ave. Nominations for yard of the month can be made to the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce....

  • Along for the ride

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 23, 2014

    On Saturday, June 21, the Pony Express Trail Association dedicated their 63rd Pony Express granite monument. The monument will tell the story of the "Deep Well" Pony Express station site. The location of the monument is the southeast corner of Highway 385 and Road 42, two miles south of Gurley. From left, Gordy Wilkins, Weston McConnell, Elaine Weyerts, James Potter, Craig Lind, Doug Cape, Eric Alm, Randall Horst and Joe Nardone....

  • For granted

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 18, 2014

    The City of Sidney hosted Jeff Kutash the Executive Director of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Tuesday, June 17th at city hall. Kutash who is touring the state to familiarize himself with the needs of its many communities and give an overview of the Foundation grant process....

  • Cheyenne County Gold Rush After Dark 5K

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 16, 2014

    The winners of the 5k race on Friday were (left clockwise) Ladies 1st, Rachel Forster and 2nd Erin Lindeman and Men's 1st Jacob Weideburg and 2nd went to Brenner Keane. Left, runners prepare to begin the race and take off....

  • New owners

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 11, 2014

    Left, Andrew Hurt of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce presents Kathy and Kevin Heineman a plaque at a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. The Heinemans are the new owners of the Shirt Tales store on 10th Avenue....

  • Saying Thanks

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 5, 2014

    Tim Herrera, Chris Arent and Mark Onstott, coaches for Sidney's Legion baseball team thank outgoing Sun-Telegraph sports writer Stephen McKay for his coverage of the team....

  • Sonic Ribbon Cutting

    Marva Ellwanger|May 30, 2014

    The Sonic crew and Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce members gather for the restaurant's ribbon cutting and grand opening on Thursday....

  • Something wicked...

    Marva Ellwanger|May 20, 2014

    A storm cell erupted over Kimball County Monday evening. The formation brought rain and wind to the area....

  • EN GARDE!

    Marva Ellwanger|May 7, 2014

    Senior Jenny Myers battles Dr. Dew (David Mead) as part of the annual senior prank during the Sidney High School Fine Arts Concert Tuesday night....

  • Sidney High School Fine Arts Concert

    Marva Ellwanger|May 7, 2014

    Sidney Singers perform at the Sidney High School Fine Arts Concert Tuesday evening....

  • American Legion Baseball Fundraiser

    Marva Ellwanger|May 5, 2014

    The Sidney American Legion Baseball Team held its annual fundraiser on Sunday at Buffalo Point Restaurant before enjoying the fare, the players served up the meal....

  • Operation Conservation

    Marva Ellwanger|Apr 30, 2014

    Scott Snell speaks to 4th graders from Sidney, Potter-Dix, Garden County, Creek Valley and Leyton about protecting ground water. The South Platte NRD hosted the Children's Ground Water Festival to teach area kids where ground water comes from and how to protect it....

  • Walk at Lunch

    Marva Ellwanger|Apr 30, 2014

    From left, Casey Cortney, John Vera, Joan Falcon, Megan McGown and Jessica Hurt gather for a photo in front of the registration table at the Cheyenne County Community Center for National Walk at Lunch Day. Sidney Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic and the City of Sidney hosted the event. Due to the weather the National Walk At Lunch was relocated from the Legion Park to the Community Center....

  • Hats Off

    Marva Ellwanger|Apr 16, 2014

    The Sidney High School vocal music department presented their Spring Choral Festival featuring The Concert Choir and the Sidney Singers. The Concert Choir performed selections that will be presented at the District Music Contest Thursday, April 24 at WNCC in Scottsbluff. The night also honored seniors and their parents....

  • Yes to the dress!

    Marva Ellwanger|Apr 2, 2014

    Rachel Blauert models winning dress design with Micahla Beyer from Alterations by Micahla. The design was chosen from 15 prom dress entries and took 3 weeks to be completed....

  • Viaero Business After Hours

    Marva Ellwanger|Mar 28, 2014

    Bev Arellano, Glenna Phelps-Aurich and Amanda White....

  • Fans of learning

    Marva Ellwanger|Mar 27, 2014

    Cynthia Gill from the Cheyenne County UNL Extension office shows Central Elementary students the wonders of science. Gill spoke with the students about the 4-H Spring Carnival that will be held at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds in Sidney on Saturday, March 29....

  • When in Rome...

    Marva Ellwanger|Mar 26, 2014

    Austin Jacobsen makes a point to an irate Casey Baldwin. Sidney High School will be performing "When In Rome..." on March 28-29 at 7 p.m. and March 30th at 2 p.m. Cast members are Baldwin, Jacobsen, Michaela Flick, Mitchel Renkert, Jonathon Stokes, LaNaya Gutierrez, Jenny Myers, Abby Heller, Amy Rowan, Kylie Ellwanger, Riley Cheramie, Kelsey Franklin, Andrew Phelps, Megan Neal, Ben Goble, Spencer Parker, Destiny Backer, Lauren Uhlir , Kaylie Mason and Bailee Christie....

  • Cha-ching!

    Marva Ellwanger|Mar 26, 2014

    Melonie Weltz of Potter received a check for $125.00 from American National Bank employee Kathryn Brown, left, Wednesday. Melonie had the closest guess of $200.00 in the "Guess The Amount" jar that was on display in celebration of the bank's 125th Anniversary....

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