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The Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes continued their strong season with a 54-28 win over the Garden County Lady Lady Eagles at Oshkosh in a non-district contest on Friday night. The Coyotes (14-3) jumped out to a 14-3 lead after the first quarter and held a 27-11 advantage at the half on their way to the lopsided victory. Potter-Dix will host cross-state rival Peetz on Tuesday at about 6 p.m.... Full story
The Peetz Lady Bulldogs (7-8, 4-5) split a pair of 1A North Central League games over the weekend with a 39-33 win on the road over Weldon Valley (2-16, 1-8) on Saturday and a 52-33 loss at home to Briggsdale (12-4, 6-2) on Friday night. While the Bulldogs were competitive throughout much of the game against the Briggsdale Lady Falcons at Carlile Gymnasium, a cold third quarter put them in a hole they couldn’t climb out of. The Bulldogs trailed 28-20 at the half but 10 more points were added to their deficit with a 12-2 third sealing their f...
Considering they went undefeated in duals this season, perhaps it was fitting that the Sidney Red Raiders' wrestlers finished their regular-season schedule with a dominating dual performance over district rival Gering Friday night. While battling the Bulldogs on their home mat, Sidney outpointed Gering 61-18 to finish the 2014-15 season a perfect 11-0 in one-on-one team matches. On their way to victory, the Raiders won four matches by forfeit and came out on top in six of the nine contested...
The staff at Sidney Regional Medical Center was decked out in red today as part of "National Wear Red Day." The annual nationwide event helps raise awareness for heart disease. One in three women die each year from heart disease and strokes.... Full story
CHAPPELL – The Creek Valley Board of Education announce Thursday that they have selected three candidates to interview for its superintendent vacancy. The finalists are: • Ronald Howard of Hays Center, Neb. • John Weidner of Parshall, N.D. • Michael Williams of Maywood, Neb. Interviews will be conducted the week of Feb. 16. A variety of stakeholder groups will have the opportunity to meet the final candidates and submit input to the board about each of them. The board intends to make their selection by Feb. 23. The Creek Valley Board of Educ...
OMAHA, Neb. – Two Nebraska State Patrol troopers escaped injury and two people were taken into custody after shots were fired at a patrol car during an attempted traffic stop in Omaha. Just after midnight on Thursday, Feb. 5, a trooper attempted a traffic stop of a 2002 Hyundai Accent, for a broken taillight, near the Interstate 680/I-80 split. The vehicle traveling at a slow speed failed to stop, continuing northbound onto I-680. The vehicle continued at a slow speed turning east onto Center S...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Are you or is someone you care about struggling with weight issues? Join us for a free educational seminar hosted by our surgeons and learn how weight loss surgery can help you gain control of your weight, regain health, and start a new life. Regional West Medical Center’s Surgical Weight Loss Options will host a free bariatric surgery seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Regional West Medical Center’s Scotts Bluff I and II meeting rooms. Bariatric surgeon Jason LaTowsky, M.D., and bariatric nurse coord...
The Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development Council of Scottsbluff, Neb., has been reauthorized as a “premier” member of the NARC&DC Circle of Diamonds program, one of the few RC&D Councils out of 375 to qualify for this elite status. The NARC&DC Circle of Diamonds program provides a means for RC&D Councils to demonstrate that they’re complying with legal requirements and the best nonprofit management practices. The program has three tiers or levels: basic, enhanced and premier. By earning premier level membership, Panhandle RC&D Counc...
The Leyton High boys’ basketball team dug itself into a big hole in the first quarter and couldn’t recover on its way to a 66-42 non-district loss to Sedgwick County (Colo.) on the road Tuesday night. Though the Warriors (9-8) played the Cougars (9-4) nearly even over the final 24 minutes, they couldn’t extricate themselves from a 23-6 first-quarter deficit. Cody McKay led Leyton in scoring with 15 points while Drew Brenner was close behind with 13. McKay and Kenny Ernest topped the rebounders with five apiece while point guard James Rushm...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The volleyball coaches have been selected to lead the West and East teams for the 31st annual West Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game. This year’s game will be played Saturday, June 13 on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff. Jodie Schuller from Chase County High School has been selected as the head coach for the West. This past season Chase County finished with a record of 26-3, losing to Chadron in the semifinals of the C1-12 Sub-Districts. This is Coach Schuller’s second appearance as a coach...
Are you a parent who wants healthy food for your children? Are you concerned that school lunches aren’t providing the best nutrition? Or are you a health-conscious adult who loves living in western Nebraska, but you feel like you’re missing out on all of the local food options that people living in Lincoln and Omaha enjoy? The coop is in the planning stages of making Nebraska-grown food deliveries and pickups in the Sidney area. Caryl Guisinger, the general manager of the Nebraska Food Cooperative, will discuss how to make these “local food...
The Aging Office of Western Nebraska, a 503(b) nonprofit agency created by a the 11 Panhandle counties, administers a noon meal program throughout the area, Twenty site locations provide congregate and/or home-delivered meals to seniors older than 60. The meals are prepared to meet one-third of the daily recommended dietary needs. Some seniors receive receive meals that are paid under Medicaid. For those without Medicaid, a contribution is requested to help defer costs. Because the Aging Office is a nonprofit agency, they do accept tax...
World renowned pool player and world trick shot champion, Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman, shown in photo at right, will appear for an exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Hillside Bar & Grill in Sidney. The exhibition is free of charge and open to the public. Rossman has been seen on ESPN and is widely considered the most fan friendly entertainer in the billiards industry. His shows feature a combination of humor, amazing trick shots, challenge matches, autographs and photo opportunities. The... Full story
Several local students were named to the Western Nebraska Community College President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester. Students had to attain a 4.0 grade-point average to qualify for the President’s List, while a 3.4-3.9 GPA was necessary for the Dean’s List. Honored on the President’s List were: Rose Nelson, Tyson Segelke, Mikala Sweester and Shaunna Weinmaster, all of Sidney; and Tessa Lukesh of Gurley. Recognized on the Dean’s List were: Lnay Baggs, Glen Bellmyer, Alexander Benzel, Christopher Buckley, Dylan Haas, Justi... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.97 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.05 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Monday were 124.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 13.6 cents per gallon l... Full story
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides the National Food Entrepreneur Program, which is specifically designed to assist individuals who want to start a food business. The program consists of two phases: The first phase is the “Recipe to Reality” seminar, which helps attendees understand how the food industry works, the challenges they will encounter and the decisions they should make before starting a business. Following the seminar, attendees may choose to enter the second phase, “Product to P...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Farm operators and agronomists from across the state are invited to attend the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network research update program Feb. 13 at the Hall County Extension Office located on the College Park Campus in Grand Island, Feb. 16 at the Lifelong Learning Center located on the Northeast Community College Campus in Norfolk, or Feb. 17 at the University of Nebraska’s Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the program is from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CDT at all locations. Pro...
The Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes advanced their record to 13-3 as they toppled the struggling Minatare Lady Indians 62-14 on Saturday on the road. The Coyotes bolted out of the gate to post a 26-4 first-quarter lead and were ahead 46-8 at the break. Freshman Audrey Juelfs was the high scorer for Potter-Dix with 18 points. Dawson Sharman had nine points while Brooke Glass, Anna McLaughlin and Trinity Langley each had six. Savannah Shaw and Alexus Rozelle were busy on the boards with six rebounds...
FOR THE SUN-TELEGRAPH The Peetz High basketball squad recovered from a tough league loss on Friday with an important league win roughly 24 hours later in boys' basketball action. With both games at Carlile Gymnasium, the Bulldogs (8-5) couldn't recover from a rough opening quarter on their way to a 63-55 loss to the Prairie Mustangs (8-5) Friday night. A better start was a big key on Saturday as they managed to turn back the Pawnee Coyotes, 52-49. "It was a must-win game today with a very...
While a familiar trio of wrestlers breezed through their weight classes at the Mitchell Invite on Saturday, it was a swarm of of high finishes by the Sidney Red Raiders that relegated 17 other schools to a battle for second place. Powered by 12 top-four placings, the Raiders picked up 222.5 points to far out pace runner-up Gothenburg at 156.5. Host Mitchell finished a strong third (128) while Wheatland (Wyo.) (103) and Morrill (99) rounded out the top five. "Our team was able to get big bonus...
Stephanie Barrett, a 21st Century Equipment employee, recently received advanced level recognition for the position of parts and service sales representative. She received a special plaque of recognition to honor her accomplishment. John Deere University credits are earned in various categories to ensure expertise in sales, service or parts departments of John Deere dealerships. The structure for this recognition is similar to achieving credit hours in a university. This ongoing training program is one of the tools used by 21st Century...
MULLEN, Neb. – The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway will hold the 8th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race on March 6-7 on the Middle Loup River north of Mullen. Teams of at least four members race down the river in metal stock tanks with winning teams determined by time. The event kicks off on Friday evening with team registration and a soup cook-off. Soup entries from communities along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway are taste-tested by tank racers and winners selected in the categories of taste, theme and decorations. Tank race teams meet for b...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Sidney’s Elizabeth Ellen Dorwart made the Academic Honors List for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year at Nebraska Wesleyan University. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for 12 or more hours of coursework to qualify for the list....
PERU, Neb. – Sidney’s Jordon Sukup, a junior at Peru State College, made the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. To make the list, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester, have completed at least 12 college credit hours during the past semester and have no incomplete grades for the semester....
Though there was just a three-point difference over the final three quarters, the Creek Valley boys' basketball team was done in by a slow start to the Sutherland Sailors in Chappell on Tuesday night. After powering through a 26-11 first-quarter advantage, the Sailors (4-10) went on to post a 56-38 victory over the Storm (3-9) Tuesday in a D1 District 12 matchup. The Sailors' Brook Bloomstedt (24 points) and Kadin Copeland (14) proved tough on the Storm as the pair led all scorers. Brett Godfrey...
