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MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Brandy Stone, City of Sidney Economic Development Director, announced the hiring of Korey Wells as an Online Media Marketer with the City of Sidney Economic Development team. Wells is tasked with coordinating online marketing and media efforts between city departments and community leaders to aid in economic development and entrepreneurial efforts. Stone said this is not a new position, but had been dormant for some time due to a maternity leave. She also...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Although the temperature turned chilly as the sun went down on Friday, December 6, 2024, the activity in the downtown area of Sidney heated up with the opening of Hickory Square's Holiday event and the annual Christmas Parade on Jackson Street. The Parade started at 6 pm and a good number of floats passed by the assembled onlookers who cheered each passing display. Many of the floats made sure to toss out candies and other treats for the children, who shout...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the City of Sidney council held its regular meeting, with several items on the agenda. Councilmen Paul Strommen and Brandon Bondegard were absent from this meeting. After approving the council minutes from the November 12 meeting and November 15 Strategic Planning meeting, the council moved to the first order of business. Cheyenne County Veterans Service Officer Fred Wiedeburg introduced Eagle Scout candidate Grady Kendall to the council and explained that...
SIDNEY--The eagerly anticipated opening of the All is Bright Christmas Tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds took place Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2024. An enormous crowd had already assembled before the doors even opened to the pavilion which had been converted into a winter wonderland seemingly by magic. Adults and children alike were eager to see the real reindeer inside the facility. More than one child noted that the animal pens adjacent to the doors had only seven wooden reindeer i...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office personnel and Emergency Medical providers were dispatched at 10:06 am to 1430 County Road 109, just south of Sidney, to respond to a call concerning shots fired. When first responders arrived at the scene, a 70-year-old man, Bruce Brauer, was identified as the victim and was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. When emergency services personnel arrived, Vicky Brauer, Bruce Brauer’s ex-wife, was administering CPR to...
SIDNEY--It was just a scrimmage game, but it did look that both the Lady Raider and Red Raider Basketball teams were ready to get into the season with their performances against the Hershey Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game scrimmage on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Head Coach Tyler Shaw's Lady Raiders started off the night, and quickly used their strong defense to stymie the Lady Panthers and pull away with a big lead. Senior Kayla Westby looked in mid-season form running the offense while...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph PEETZ- The Peetz Bulldogs had an up-and-down 2024 Football season, but two standout players earned places in the First Team All Conference list for 6-Man Football. Sophomore Dylan Wagner was named to the First Team as he compiled 833 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the year. Sophomore Conner Schumacher was also named to the First Team, rushing for 471 yards and 10 touchdowns in a season cut short by injury. The Bulldogs also had three Honorable Mentions to...
SIDNEY--Keep Sidney Beautiful announced that the organization received just over $59,000 in grants to assist with its mission of education, public cleanup, recycling initiatives, and innovative approaches for educational growth for staff and leadership in Sidney. The grants were awarded by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The first grant is a Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program for Clean-ups for $498, and the second grant is for a Waste Reduction and...
SIDNEY--Table of Grace on Alvarado Road in Sidney is a staple of the community, and for years has been providing meals and services to members of the community who are in need of help. For Thanksgiving, on Monday, November 25, 2024, the volunteers at Table of Grace and their partners provided 60+ Holiday Baskets with turkey, ham, and all the fixings necessary for a proper Thanksgiving meal. Lee Eads of Table of Grace spoke about the event, saying, "This is a real community effort. First, we...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Elks Lodge hosted the annual Small Business Saturday event in Sidney. 28 vendors were selling their merchandise and services, with many offering the perfect gifts for the holiday season. There were all kinds of different products offered, from hand-made quilts to fragrances, and the shoppers that came out bought unique items while supporting local small businesses. One of the vendors was there for a unique reason. Three young ladies from the Leyton FFA...
The Sidney Elks Lodge No. 1894 had their annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. A full meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and all the best sides and desserts was available free of charge to all that came out to the Elks Club. If you couldn't make it out, volunteers delivered meals to those at home or that couldn't get out of work. The event was a big success and showed the strong community ties we all have here in Cheyenne County....
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Lately, it seems that not only the frequency of food truck vendors setting up in local business parking lots has increased, but the number of vendors has also increased. From burgers to fish, there are many varieties of foods to purchase, and in most cases, customers say the quality of the items is excellent. Most would think that having more choices for food in Sidney is a good thing, but the additional options presented by these mobile eateries can cause...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph With the Fall Sports season tucked away for another year, its time to reflect on the achievements of the local student-athletes and hand out the honors they deserve. Their were many great stories in this Fall Sports Season, but the two that dominated the headlines were the success of the Sidney Red Raider Football team, and Leyton's Lady Warrior Volleyball going unbeaten until their loss in the State Championship match. Other notable stories included the Leyton...
DALTON--It was a big day on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Leyton High School as senior Kaydence Haupt signed her Letter of Intent to attend McPherson College in Kansas and play Volleyball for the Bulldogs. The multi-purpose room at Leyton High School was packed as family, friends, and Haupt's classmates watched the signing ceremony, congratulated Kaydence, and enjoyed some snacks. The senior was thrilled with the turnout and reflected on her journey to signing with McPherson, a small liberal...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the City of Sidney Council held its regular meeting and held two public hearings, and approved the purchase of vehicles for the Electric Department and Solid Waste Department, among other items on the agenda. It was anticipated that Vice-Mayor Paul Strommen would announce his resignation as he had won his election for State Senate representing the 47th District. Still, no mention was made of his upcoming change to a new office. Also, no mention was made of...
SIDNEY--Tessa J. Krauss appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on November 12, 2024, and entered pleas of guilty on two charges in connection with a house fire in Sidney in April of 2024. She plead guilty to a charge of Third Degree Arson, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison, and to a charge of Receiving Stolen Property, which carries a maximum of one year in prison. Krauss is currently at The Bridge in Hastings, a long-term residential treatment center for women. She...
SIDNEY--Way Out West Community Theater finished their run of four shows of "Clue" at the Elks Lodge in Sidney, and by all accounts, the production was a complete success. For the first time, the Way Out West Theater combined the shows with a dinner, and drew big crowds at every performance. For the first time, the Way Out West Theater made the performances a "Dinner Theater" style event, with a meal of salad, lasagna, and homemade dessert included in the price of a ticket. The event was sold...
SIDNEY--The Sidney Red Raiders ended their season Friday night with a loss against the visiting Central City Bison, 29-to-12. The contest was a battle through three and a half quarters until the tides turned against the Raiders midway through the final quarter and ended their season. The Red Raiders finish the year with an 11-and-1 record and a season to remember as being one of the best in Sidney High School history. A huge crowd turned out for the game on both sides, and many of the Sidney...
SIDNEY-- A sad chapter in Sidney history occurred in May of 2024 with the closing of the North Ward Elementary School in Sidney. It was the oldest existing building owned by the Sidney Public Schools, with construction having been completed in 1930. At the time of its opening, it was described in a Sidney Telegraph article from October 27, 1931 as, "the building embodies every new architectural innovation and is the last word in school accommodations. Ample ventilation and light, better class...
SIDNEY--There’s been an influx over past few months of “Food Trucks” in Sidney, mainly occupying spaces in the Allo/Dollar General, NebraskaLand Tire, and WalMart parking lots. The Sun-Telegraph has been contacted by local business owners concerned about these trucks and the impact they are having on local restaurants and eating establishments. According to at least one of these sources, a top city official has been asked about the food truck vendors, specifically if they are paying state and l...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Faith Methodist Church in Sidney hosted a fundraiser for Zayden Turja, a local youth going through costly medical issues, and his family looked for help from the community to help pay for his treatments. The family asked, and then they received a huge amount of help at the lunchtime fundraiser at the church, as a big crowd of supporters came to wish Zayden well and contribute to defraying the costs of his treatment. Chili and cinnamon rolls and a bake and...
SIDNEY--On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization met at the Cheyenne County Courthouse for their regular meeting. They discussed many topics and then broke for a time to attend the annual Cheyenne County Government Day. Commissioner Philip Sanders was absent from the meeting as he is recuperating from recent knee surgery. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, the commissioners heard from Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce...
SIDNEY--It's been said that "Elections have consequences", and one victory in the 2024 election is causing controversy as it results in an open City Council seat in Sidney. Vice-Mayor Paul Strommen ran for and won the District 47 State Senate seat on Election Day, and will have to resign his position on the Sidney City Council to take on his role of representing Nebraska's 47th district. However, with that resignation, a City Council seat will become open, and there has been some controversy about how that seat gets filled. Vice-Mayor Strommen...
SIDNEY--Grady Kendall of Sidney, has completed all of his requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and is now just waiting on the paperwork and the approval from Boy Scout officials to receive his Eagle Scout award. Since its inception in 1911, only 4% of Scouts earn this rank. The path to attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is not for the faint of heart as requirements include earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. In addition, an Eagle Scout must...
SIDNEY--A tradition in Sidney continued on Veteran's Day 2024 with the annual Veteran's Breakfast at Cabela's flagship store. A big group of veterans came out to the store to enjoy breakfast and also enjoy each other's company and share stories about their service. Cabela's General Manager Lee Wiegand said, "It's the very least we can do to honor the sacrifices of these great folks, and Bass Pro/Cabela's is honored to host a breakfast for these veterans. We also support active military, law...
