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  • Public invited to spring recital

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 26, 2016

    The public is invited to a Spring Recital featuring selected students of Patricia Randolph on Sunday, May 1 at 3 pm at the Kimball Baptist Fellowship Church located at Sixth and Oak streets. Nine students who have earned Superior awards at the District Music Contest and Wyoming Music Festival, plus two who have been chosen by the University of Nebraska Lincoln music faculty to hold the title of Nebraska Young Artist of the Year, will perform. The towns of Kimball, Sidney, Paotter and Pine Bluffs, Wyo., will be represented. Admission is free....

  • Creek Valley High Schoolers participate in Science Olympiad

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 26, 2016

  • 240 Pounds marijuana seized in traffic stop

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 25, 2016

    A traffic stop for improper passing on Highway 6 in Hitchcock County led to the seizure of 240.5 lbs. of marijuana and one arrest. Just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2007 Saturn Outlook for improper passing just west of Culbertson in Hitchcock County. A Red Willow County Sheriff’s canine (K9) indicated to the odor of drugs coming from the vehicle. A search of the SUV led to the seizure of 240.5 lbs. of marijuana. The marijuana, contained in two large duffel bags, was located in the cargo area of the v...

  • Creek Valley Middle School competes in annual Lincoln Science Olympiad

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 25, 2016

    The following students placed: Bio Process Lab fourth place Chance Speirs-Lucas Truillo Bottle Rocket fifth place Noah Knapp-Patrick Hansen Crime Busters fourth place Chance Speirs-Miquala Purscell Elastic Launch Glider third place Rhett Dykstra-Justin Ningen Write It-Do It third place Miquala Purscell-Ashleigh Jay...

  • Arrow of Light Ceremony and reorganization of Troop 36

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 22, 2016

    On Sunday, April 17, friends and family of Cub Scout Pack 36 gathered at the Peetz Community Center to celebrate the achievement of the Arrow of Light for Scouts Michael Ramos and Brenden Shepard. The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can receive. The festivities began with the flag ceremony involving the cub pack, led by Cubmaster Dave Vallier. Craig Herboldsheimer, pack committee chairman, welcomed everyone and introduced the adult pack committee members Robyn Schumacher and...

  • CSC health professions students advance to graduate schools

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 22, 2016

    Leah Uhlir of Sidney was among Chadron State College health professions students advanced to graduate schools. Uhlir is studying physical therapy. Health Professions students were honored at the annual Health Professions banquet Thursday, April 14.. Kristal Kuhnel, director of Health Professions, congratulated the students on their accomplishments and wished them well in their future endeavors. CSC alumni Dr. Andrew Leider and Dr. Abby Grosse-Rhode, both of Alliance, Nebraska, spoke to the group about what to expect in graduate school and in...

  • Old Post Road lane closures scheduled

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 20, 2016

    The City of Sidney would like to notify the traveling public that the southernmost driving lane of Old Post Road will be closed during daytime hours on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22. This will be necessary to facilitate concrete trucks as they continue construction on Outfitter Way. This closure will begin approximately 1000’ east of the intersection of Old Post Road and 11th Ave. and will continue for 300 to 400 feet. If you have any questions regarding this closure please feel free to contact the City of Sidney at (308) 2...

  • Janessa Carley installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 18, 2016

    Janessa Carley was installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters International, Bethel #25 on December 20th, 2015 for the spring 2016 term. Other elected officers installed were Senior Princess Autumn Hartwig, Junior Princess Jordan Cook, Guide Josie Dowse and Marshal Ginny Herboldsheimer. Appointed officers installed were Chaplain Raina Hartwig, Recorder Kate Huson, Treasurer Alexis Juengst, First Messenger Abby Heller, Second Messenger Amanda Beier, Third Messenger Lorien DeMasters, Fourth...

  • Cheyenne County Chamber's Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon to be held Friday

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 18, 2016

    Every year, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce offers our members the opportunity to show appreciation to their administrative professionals with a luncheon dedicated just to them. Administrative professionals are invaluable to every organization and business, and we believe that their efforts and dedication need to be celebrated. As Voltaire once said, “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” So, if you’re looking for a way to show appreciation to the staff that greatly contr...

  • 72 Nebraska high school students attend conference on behavioral health careers

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 18, 2016

    The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) hosted the 4th annual High School Ambassador Conference in Kearney on April 1 and 2. The BHECN Ambassador Program recruits and mentors rural students through high school, college and professional school and into behavioral health professions. The conference builds the behavioral health workforce for rural Nebraska by connecting students with information and resources to explore behavioral health careers. Seventy-two high school juniors and seniors from throughout Nebraska attended the...

  • ServSafe training May 17-18 at Scottsbluff

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 18, 2016

    The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be teaching the ServSafe Manager Training Program for food service managers and employees May 17 to 18 at Scottsbluff in the Bluestem Room at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I. Registrations are due by May 2. Find a registration form or more information at extension.unl.edu/statewide/dawes/ or contact Nebraska Extension at (308) 432-3373 or Jamie Goffena at [email protected]. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. on May 17. P...

  • Winter is not over, folks

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 15, 2016

    The western Nebraska Panhandle will receive mostly rain with some snow. * Timing: Friday night through Monday * Rainfall Amounts: 2-4" inches of rain. Mixing with wet snow periodically 4000-5000 feet in elevation Friday night and eventually changing to snow on Saturday. There is increasing confidence for the southern Nebraska Panhandle (Kimball & Banner Counties) to turn completely over to snow for an extended period Saturday and Sunday. If this happens, then they could see 4-8" of snow there....

  • The onions are coming! The onions are coming!

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 14, 2016

    Each year the Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club in Sidney and covering the southwestern part of the Nebraska Panhandle, trucks in several bags of sweet Vidalia onions as part of their fundraising efforts to help local area children. This year is no different. Once again, the shriners will be selling 10 lbs. bags of onions for $10. The shriner's onions are expected to be here on or about April 29. Contact any local ahriner, or visit Foland Farm Machinery located at 1041 Forrest St. in Sidney. As in...

  • Haley selected to participate in Legion State program

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 14, 2016

    The American Legion Post 301 is pleased to announce that Morley Haley, a junior at Leyton High School, was generously sponsored by Weyerts Post 137 and will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State, June 5 to 11, at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths a better understanding of how city, c...

  • Jallen, Schaub selected as recipients for scholarship

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 14, 2016

    Jasmine Jallen and Jacob Schaub, seniors at Sidney High School, have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships awarded by the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO). Twelve $1,000 scholarships were awarded to the children and stepchildren of Nebraska county officials and employees. The scholarships may be used for any costs associated with continuing education including, but not limited to, tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Recipients of the scholarship were selected through an examination of achievements in academics,...

  • UNL Extension tractor safety courses offered across Nebraska

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 14, 2016

    Nebraska Extension Tractor Safety/Hazardous Occupations courses will be offered at seven locations in Nebraska during May and June. Any 14 or 15-year-old teen who plans to work on a farm other than his or her parents’ should plan to attend. Federal law prohibits youth under 16 years of age from working on a farm for anyone other than their parents or guardian. Certification through the course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with mechanized equipment. The most common cause o...

  • Attorney General's Youth Conference held at the Nebraska State Capitol

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 14, 2016

    Attorney General Doug Peterson's commitment to Nebraska youth and his desire to cultivate future leaders set the stage for the 2016 Attorney General's Youth Conference held at the Nebraska State Capitol. Fifty-three high school juniors from 36 Nebraska communities participated in Tuesday's event. Students were selected from across the state representing numerous high schools and communities. Applicants submitted a short resume of activities, their favorite Constitutional Amendment, and short...

  • Sidney first graders visit Scottsbluff Riverside Zoo

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 13, 2016

    South Elementary School first graders took a walk on the wild side Tuesday at the Scottsbluff Riverside Zoo to look at animals and participate in a hands-on educational workshop. The annual trip occurs each Spring and ties into Nebraska science standards where students are tasked with matching animals to their habitats. "We study animal adaptations and physical characteristics that help them survive in the wild during the school year," First grade teacher Carrie Pilger said. "The Riverside Zoo...

  • Mitchell family donates ALS equipment in memory of loving wife and mother

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 13, 2016

    A generous gift presented to the Regional West Rehab Center by the family of Gay Franco is a lasting reminder that the Mitchell woman wanted to help other victims of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the only way she could – by giving them early access to an expensive ALS communications device that she was too sick to use. Franco died on January 30 of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) – a nervous system disease that affects muscles and bodily functions. In just a few months, it robbed her of her ability to move and speak. Her condi...

  • April 21 seminar addresses weed control strategies in specialty crops

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 13, 2016

    A faculty member at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Dr. Nevin Lawrence, will speak about weed control in specialty crops in a seminar on April 21 at the Panhandle Center. Lawrence is the Integrated Weed Management Specialist at the Panhandle Center. His seminar will begin at 3 p.m. in the Bluestem Room at the Panhandle Center, 4502 Avenue I. It is free and open to the public. “Is the critical period of weed control an effective strategy for specialty crops?” is the title of his presentation, and it will address an issue tha...

  • Annual Youth Energy Leadership Camp to be held

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 13, 2016

    The Nebraska Rural Electric Association sponsors a Youth Energy Leadership Camp every year at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey. This is an excellent camp that provides great leadership and team building activities. The camp will be held July 11 to 15. Wheat Belt Public Power District will be selecting area youth to attend this camp. It is at no cost to the students. Campers must be currently a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school, and preference is given to those students who are dependents of Wheat Belt PPD customers. Once...

  • WNCC to host 2016 High School District Music Contest

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 12, 2016

    The 2016 NSAA District VI Music Contest will be held at Western Nebraska Community College on Apr. 21, 2016. More than 800 vocal and instrumental musicians, representing 12 area high school systems, will compete for ratings throughout the day. Sharon Hoffman of Bayard is the contest coordinator; Dr. Nathaniel Johnson and Dr. Imgyu Kang of the WNCC Music Program are the site coordinators. Participating schools include Banner County, Bayard, Bridgeport, Gering, Kimball, Leyton, Minatare, Mitchell, Morrill, Potter-Dix, Scottsbluff, and Sioux...

  • Gas prices begin to fall

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 12, 2016

    Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.04 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 29.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6.2 cents per gallon h...

  • Two selected to attend American Legion Boys' State

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 12, 2016

    The American Legion Potter Post 291 and Dix Post 292 are pleased to announce that Levi Kasten of Potter-Dix High School (sponsored by the two Post's) and also Zachary Hutchinson of Potter-Dix High School (sponsored by the American Legion Post 17 of Sidney) to attend the American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State, June 5 – 11, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths a better underst...

  • TSDR Motocross announces season opener, recruiting new racers

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 12, 2016

    Tri-State Dirt Riders will kick off their 2016 race season with the first race in Mitchell on Sunday, May 1. The TSDR circuit will hold races at tracks in Wyoming and Nebraska with 14 scheduled races this year. Tri-State Dirt Rider t-shirts will be for sale at the races. TSDR has added several new classes this year. There are classes for every level and age from the, “I just got this bike/quad yesterday” beginner, all the way up to pro classes with divisions for motorcycles and quads. Races will be held in Mitchell, Sidney, Alliance, Che...

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