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The Chappell Lions Club Scholarship applications are now available from Kathy Ford, Guidance Counselor at Creek Valley High School. The application deadline is April 7. Students may also assess the application and application guidelines on “Face Book at Creek Valley Scholarships for current seniors” (must ask to join) or request it by email, [email protected]. This Scholarship is to be awarded to a student using the following guidelines: • The award money is paid jointly to the recipient and the post-secondary educational institut... Full story
Leyton's grade school children give the boys basketball team a send off Wednesday morning as the team heads to Lincoln.... Full story
The Nebraska State Patrol will be conducting high visibility enforcement efforts over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday in an effort to crack down on impaired driving and reduce the potential for alcohol related crashes. Troopers and communication specialists for the Nebraska State Patrol will be putting in overtime hours beginning Thursday, March 13 through Monday, March 17. The overtime funding is provided thanks in part to a $15,620 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS). Special enforcement efforts will include high v... Full story
Sidney graduate Kaitlyn Wells, junior at University of Nebraska-Kearney, broke the meet record at the Concordia Indoor Invitational on Feb. 14 in the 800 meter run, setting a new mark of 2.18:58. She is also a member of the 4 X 400 relay team which broke the meet record with 3.55:64. On March 2 at the MIAA Conference Championships in Joplin, Mo., the 4x4 relay team placed second with a time of 3:53:31. Wells is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Social Work.... Full story
Savanna Rosenbaum finds space for a short jumper in Thursday morning's tournament opener--the first played by high school teams at state in the new Pinnacle Bank Arena.... Full story
The birds of the southwestern Panhandle of Nebraska will be highlighted during a two-month series of Watchable Wildlife Tours sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and the Kimball County Tourism Department. The series, titled “For the Birds,” will run March 15-May 15. All tours will depart from the High Point Welcome Center at exit 20 along Interstate 80. Registration is free and may be made by calling the center at 308-241-0573. Joe Caskey, the center’s director, said this marks the first year of what is planned to become an annua... Full story
The Leyton Warriors punched their ticket to Lincoln for the third consecutive year, defeating Cody-Kilgore.... Full story
For The Sidney Sun-Telegraph Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 7, 2014. This year, the women of the WDP Committee of Egypt invite us into a time of worship with the words of the prophet Isaiah; “I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” With these words as backdrop, we are invited to learn about Egypt’s history and rich cultural diversity. An exploration of the Samaritan woman’s conversation with Jesus at the well offers us an opportu... Full story
Two Sidney High School graduates were place winners for the Chadron State College track and field team last weekend at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Adams State at Alamosa, Colo. Senior Brandon Segelke was second in the 200-meter dash in 22.18 seconds and sophomore Barrett Browne was sixth in the long jump at 22-5 ¾ (three-fourths if the fraction doesn't come through). Both marks were career bests indoors and Segelke's time ranks ninth on the Eagles'... Full story
The Cheyenne County Community Center is taking Youth Soccer registrations until Mar. 10. Anyone signing up after that date will be put on a waiting list. The cost of signing up is $25 plus an additional $30 for uniforms. Uniforms include a reversable jersey and red and blue socks if needed. The program will be divided into three divisions. Division I will be U6, Division II U8 and U10 and Division III for U12. Games will be played Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Anyone interested in being a volunteer coach can contact Sports Director... Full story
Ryan Roach 2010 graduate of Sidney High School and three time state medalist qualified for the NAIA national wrestling tournament to be held in Topeka Kansas March 7 and 8. Ryan is a senior majoring on criminal justice and human services.... Full story
Sidney's schools will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on Wednesday March 5 and will not be in session on Thursday and Friday. The closure allows students, faculty and staff to support the Red Raiders basketball team in this year's state tournament in Lincoln. Sidney opens tournament play at 9 a.m. Central Time on Thursday at the Pinnacle Sports Arena. Sidney's Cool Kids Club will be open both Thursday and Friday in order to serve students.... Full story
Jacob Rushman earned Eagle Scout status. Rushman is with Boy Scout Troop 8 of the Salt Valley District in Cornhusker Council of Nebraska. He is the son of Brooks and Angie Rushman. Grandson to Jim and Marlene Higgins of Gurley, and Russ and Ann Rushman of Dalton. He is a freshman at Southeast High School of Lincoln Public Schools. Rushman's Eagle Project is with Eastridge Presbyterian Church of Lincoln. The project expanded the current playground area to include a new crawl through play... Full story
“We looked! Then we saw him step in on the mat! We looked! And we saw him! The Cat in the Hat!.” The opening lines from The Cat in the Hat take many of us back to childhood, remembering the comfort of sitting on a loved one’s lap as they read these memorable words to us, and the feel of a much-loved book clutched in little hands. They also evoke an instant picture of that mischievous cat and his iconic red-and-white striped hat. In celebration of the beloved author Dr. Seuss, the Friends of the Sidney Public Library is hosting a Dr. Seuss... Full story
Former Sidney resident, Stephanie Mattoon, is a recent recipient of the 2013 TOYO Award which honors Ten Outstanding Young Omahans for their commitment to improving the community while maintaining successful professional careers. The award is sponsored by the Omaha Jaycees. Mattoon is a partner in the law firm of Baird Holm LLP, practicing in the Corporate Section. She served as President of the Board of Directors of the Joslyn Castle Trust, overseeing the transfer of ownership of the historic... Full story
Trevor Harms looks for a way around Colin Brott.... Full story
Dylan Brenner soars in for a layup during Tuesday night's sub-district game.... Full story
Not too spicy, not too sweet-just Knicely Done. It was a warmhearted roast, fitting for Omaha television's Mr. Nice Guy, John Knicely. And nice guys finish first in friendships. A sellout crowd-including college classmates, golf buddies, fellow church members and professional colleagues – filled the Press Club on Feb. 21 to see the longtime WOWT anchor honored as the OPC's 140th Face on the Barroom floor. Knicely is a 1970 graduate of Sidney High School and is the son of Jack and Jan Knicely o...
Sidney native Matt Rosenbaum looks for a guard to pass the ball to after pulling down a defensive rebound Saturday night while helping Colorado State-Pueblo to an 84-70 victory over Chadron State College in Chadron. A senior for the ThunderWolves, Rosenbaum scored 11 points in the game. He was two of five from the field, all 3-point shots, and made all five of his free throws. He also had five rebounds and five assists. For the season, Rosenbaum is averaging about 12.5 points and nearly 5... Full story
The Sidney High School cheer team took part in the state cheer and dance competition in Grand Island on Saturday. In tomorrow’s paper: Sidney’s Danz Team at state... Full story
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its fall semester 2014 Deans’ List for its eight colleges and the Honor Roll for undeclared students in the Explore Center. Area students who qualified included: Chappell: Nels Anderson, senior, College of Engineering, computer engineering major. Aaron Woodman, senior, College of Fine and Performing Arts, music major. Dalton: Trevor Schuessler, senior, College of Business Administration, accounting major. Potter: Kenna Smith, freshman, College of Fine and Performing Arts, theatre major. K... Full story
All eyes were on MAC Jr. High Basketball action over the weekend.... Full story
Jachob Wiedeburg (left) and Nick Foote pose after the CASA 5K, held on Saturday. Although there was no prize for first place and timing was unofficial, Wiedeburg edged Foote by the narrowest of margins, crossing the finish line in 17:01 compared to Foote's 17:02.... Full story
Cheyenne County Community Center and Sports Director Tracy Pelster presented the 10,000 Shot Club Awards on Saturday, Feb. 15 during halftime of the Sidney JV Girls basketball game. The 10,000 Shot Club is a program designed for all ages and grades and it runs for 11 weeks, in the months of June – August. Each award winner had to complete the following shots: Free throws, Left and Right Hand Lay Ups, 5', 10', 15' and 3 Point shots from Left, right and center positions. The 2013 – 10,000 Sho... Full story
The Sidney Jaycees will present a Super Shooters competition at the Cheyenne County Community Center on Sunday at 2 p.m. Super Shooters, which is being sponsored by Miller Office Products, is an individual timed basketball competition. Boys and girls ages 6-13 compete together in four different age groups. Competitors are given 60 seconds to shoot from five different spots on the court. Participants will receive two rounds with the best of two used for scoring.... Full story
