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CHADRON – Brandi Tallmage of Potter, received a scholarship to Chadron State College. Tallmage, a senior at CSC studying elementary education, received the Cabela’s CSC Education fund for $1,250. She is the daughter of Monte and Shelly Tallmage.... Full story
The Cheyenne County American Legion was presented with a check from the Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber from the Dress Down Day program to help with the expenses of the American Legion Cheyenne County Government Day held last week. Jack Bruns, the American Legion District Four Commander, left and American Legion Cheyenne County Commander Jerry Steele, right, receive the check for $862.10, from Margaret Lienemann and Diane Scott. Students from Sidney, Leyton, Potter-Dix and Creek Valley high...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 29.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 30.3 cents per gallon l... Full story
The City of Sidney offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov, 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All city departments will be closed, including the landfill and the library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The solid waste department will collect Thursday’s and Friday’s trash on Wednesday. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday as well. The Sidney Public Schools will not be in session on Thursday or Friday.... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The board of directors of Regional West Foundation awarded $73,600 in scholarships to 25 area students enrolled at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing-West Nebraska Division. Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were presented to seven students at a recent Foundation board meeting. Kirsten Cross of Gering was awarded the $10,000 Regional West Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is available to applicants who attend the Western Nebraska C...
Top stewards have been recognized for their continuing efforts in three areas by the South Platte Natural Resources District. Sprenger Farms of Sidney, Steve Schumacher from Dalton and Kimball area ranchers Doug and Theresa Keller received awards for their farming, tree planting and grassland achievements. The awards were presented at a ceremony and reception prior to the district's November board meeting. Conservation Farm Sprenger Farms, run by Randy and son Marc Sprenger has a long history...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Regional West Weight Loss Options has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. To earn this designation, Regional West had to prove information on all aspects of their bariatric surgery program and processes, including data on its surgical outcomes. The Center of Excellence designation ensures that the safest, highest quality of care is delivered to bariatric surgery patients. It takes into account the specific needs of these patients and the medical t...
The City of Sidney offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov, 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All city departments will be closed, including the landfill and the library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The solid waste department will collect Thursday’s and Friday’s trash on Wednesday. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday as well. The Sidney Public Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – 21st Century Equipment and Frank Implement Company have jointly announced the acquisition of Frank Implement’s John Deere dealerships by 21st Century Equipment. This transaction is expected to be complete in early 2015. Frank Implement Co. is a third-generation John Deere dealership established in 1957, with locations in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Torrington, Wyo. Both locations will become part of the 21st Century Equipment family of John Deere dealerships. As a part of this transaction, Bryan Frank will acquire an own...
LINCOLN – Nebraska State Patrol vehicles will again fly red ribbons this holiday season in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving efforts to encourage motorists to never drive impaired. Presenting a united front in the statewide effort to remove impaired drivers from Nebraska roads, the Nebraska State Patrol joined Nebraska’s governor, first lady, MADD, local law enforcement and public safety partners, to kick-off the MADD Red Ribbon, “Tie One On For Safety” campaign. Started in 1986, the campaign encourages motorists to tie a red ribbon...
Early registration runs through Dec. 1 for the New Crops Technology Conference scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, at Sidney. The conference, sponsored by Nebraska Extension, will focus on the challenges of bringing new crops to market for western Nebraska. It begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. at Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus. Conference speakers will share information about marketing and economics and research on production under limited irrigation of proso millet, sunflower, pea, fenugreek and biofuel. The conference w...
CHADRON, Neb. – Barrett Brown of Sidney, son of Steve Brown and Melissa Schultz, has received a scholarship to Chadron State College. Barrett received the Elta and George Spencer-Thompson scholarship for $500. He is a junior at Chadron, studying business.... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF – Martin Vargas, a language access coordinator at Regional West Health Services, was among 73 health care professionals statewide recognized recently with the Caring Kind award during the Nebraska Hospital Association's 2014 Annual Convention in Lincoln. For 35 years, the Caring Kind award has been given to Nebraska's most caring hospital workers. The award honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers, and d...
Gary W. Stratton of Sterling, Colo., was promoted to the rank of major in the U.S. Army. Stratton is currently serving as an executive officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. He has served in the military for 21 years. Stratton is the son of Judith K. Banks of Mt. Vernon, Texas, and Gary W. Stratton of Cedar Hill, Texas; step-son of Judy P. Stratton of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Wayne P. Banks of Mt. Vernon, Texas; brother of Susan J....
Adams Industries is sponsoring a coat drive. Drop-off sites are at its corporate offices (1655 Industrial Ave., Sidney) and the Chamber of Commerce (740 Illinois St.) New or gently used clean coats in any size – from infant to adult – are being accepted through Dec. 1. Hats, mittens, gloves and scarves are also being collected. If you or someone you know is in need of a coat, contact Sabra Peetz at (308) 254-6322 or via email at [email protected].... Full story
Sixteen people were killed in traffic accidents on the state’s roadways during October, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Roads. There were 11 fatalities on the roads in October 2013. Last month, the 16 fatalities occurred in 16 separate crashes. In those accidents, none of the 14 vehicle occupants were using safety belts. Two of the fatalities occurred on interstate roads, with eight happening on non-interstate highways and six on local roads. Fifteen of the fatalities occurred in rural locations. Ten of the f... Full story
The Hillside Golf Course in Sidney will be closing for the season on Dec. 1. The bar and restaurant will remain open throughout the winter.... Full story
Cabela’s announced plans Tuesday to open stores in two new markets: Gainesville, Va., and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Cabela’s anticipates a spring 2017 opening for the 79,000-square-foot store in Gainesville. It will be located adjacent to the Virginia Gateway Center, a 1.3-million-square-foot shopping center featuring national retail, restaurant and hotel brands. Gainesville is now Cabela’s third announced location in Virginia, joining the 82,000-square-foot Bristol store scheduled to open in fall 2015, and the 97,500-square-foot Short Pump...
Two local horses, owned and trained by Sidney resident Garry Watt, owner of Watt Performance Horses, recently won prestigious awards. Bella San Hickory, a 5-year-old horse mare, ridden by Watt, won the region five championship and the national championship in the American Stock Horse Association, competing in the "Green Horse" category. Watt and Bella earned the most points out of any other rider and horse pair during the 2014 show year. The "Green Horse" category is a section of the "Working... Full story
The South Platte Natural Resources District board of directors approved the use of a half-acre plot at Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area for an outreach program to be undertaken by the Mile High Pheasants Forever chapter at its November meeting. The program includes participation by Kimball elementary students, who will help plant pollinators while learning about their importance in nature. The District is happy to provide the land for the Pheasants Forever pollinator project, sharing PF’s two main priorities that: • Pollinating insects are an...
Five local high school volleyball players were selected to the MAC All-Conference first team on Monday night, based on their play from the 2014 season. Players were selected by conference coaches. Creek Valley seniors Jill Behrends and Madison Blackwelder, Leyton senior Shaela Jenkins, Potter-Dix junior Regyn Hicks and sophomore Dawson Sharman were chosen for the first team. Leyton’s senior Kaitlyn Berner and junior Diedra Waite were given second-team honors. Creek Valley seniors Hannah Schievelbein and Stefanie Mitchell, Leyton senior Dani M... Full story
Four local banks have teamed up with the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce to help make holiday shopping a little easier for area residents. In a program that stresses buying local, the participating banks are offering the option of borrowing $100 to $900 per family in "Chamber Christmas Dollars" interest-free for six months to qualified borrowers. The loan applications have to be completed in person at American National Bank, Points West Community Bank, Sidney Federal Savings and Loan or...
Cabela’s and the Harry and Reba Huge Foundation have decided to extend the Women in Leadership scholarship program for an additional five years. The $10,000 scholarships are designated for women graduating from Nebraska high schools. The Cabela’s Women in Leadership scholarships are part of the company’s initiative to encourage young women to prepare to become tomorrow’s leaders. The scholarships are awarded to women who graduate in the spring and plan to attend college the following fall. Scholarship winners may attend any college or univers...
Leyton third-grader Jonathan Kruse received Grand Champion honors as part of the Wheat Belt Christmas cover page art contest. Area elementary students were invited to participate. The Reserve Champion artist was Katherine Eckhardt. First place went to Thomas Jay, and Alexis Juengst took the honorable mention slot. A class party sponsored by Wheat Belt for the winning entries will be scheduled at the teacher’s discretion. Kruse’s Christmas scene will be displayed as the cover page of the Wheat Belt connection insert of the Rural Electric Neb...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.01 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.89 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices on Sunday were 7.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 10 cents per gallon lower t...
