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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...
A house fire at 550 Virginia Lane took 23 firefighters three and a half hours to contain Wednesday night. The cause of the fire isn't yet known, but Sidney Fire Chief Keith Stone said it seems to have started in the attic of the home. Residents Joel and Anita Cure were unharmed.... Full story
Sidney native James M. Heaton retired from the U.S. Army Reserve on Aug. 2, 2014, with the rank of Colonel, after 30 years of active duty and reserve service in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. Col. Heaton performed a wide variety of legal duties, completed advanced military education courses and held several leadership positions in assignments at: Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan; Charlottesville, Va.; Carlisle, Pa.; Fort Belvoir, Va.; the Pentagon; Camp...
CGI Communications Inc. has announced a new Community Video Program, giving Sidney and Cheyenne County a way to market themselves to new and prospective businesses and residents. The program comes at no cost. The city and Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is simply obligated to host the videos on their websites. The series of videos will include a welcome message, a quality of life video, an economic development video, a downtown video and a community organizations video, which is designed to drum up interest in local charities and...
Firefighters spray down a blaze which overtook the house located at 14777 Road 22 in Lodgepole Monday night. No injuries were reported.... Full story
4 -H'ers and their families celebrated their 2014 accomplishments during the annual Cheyenne County 4-H Achievement Banquet on Sunday, Nov. 9. 4-H members and leaders were recognized for their achievements. Outstanding 4-H'ers for 2014 were Raychel Thomas and Ethan Nelson. This award is presented to high school seniors who have excelled in their involvement in the Cheyenne County 4-H program. Selection is based on participation in 4-H activities. Thomas is the daughter of Tim and Becky Thomas...
A financial aid program will be held in the distance-learning lab at Creek Valley High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. A professional from the EducationQuest Foundation will be discussing how to fill out the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the form all colleges require of the student before they are eligible to receive any financial assistance. All parents/guardians of a senior or junior student are invited to attend. The FAFSA needs to be filled out as soon as you complete your 2014 income tax return. Many... Full story
The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts submitted formal comments today on behalf of the 23 Natural Resources Districts across the state in opposition to the proposed changes to the Waters of the United States rule that would significantly expand federal regulatory authority by the EPA and U.S. Corp of Engineers over Nebraska citizens. While NARD supports efforts to protect water quality and quantity in Nebraska, and has a proven track record of cooperation with local residents and other agencies to do so, we believe the proposed rule...
The City of Sidney offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. All city departments will be closed including the landfill and the library. The Dial-a-ride bus and Stage Line bus will not be operating. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Tuesday’s trash on Wednesday. All other collection days will remain the same. The Sidney School District will be in session, as will The Sidney Sun-Telegraph offices.... Full story
Nancy L. Biesemeier Dee is a fourth-generation resident of the rural plains of Northeastern Colorado. As a lifelong painter, she especially remembers two elementary teachers that encouraged her interest in art. After receiving her college degree in Business Education and a masters in computer education, Dee continued to pursue her art interests while teaching and raising three sons. For many years, she painted when her schedule allowed and was able to study under several nationally-known...
The Leyton High volleyball team (24-8) defeated Garden Co. (6-19), 3-1 in the D2-11 subdistrict final Tuesday night at the Cabela’s Athletic Facility in Sidney. The Warriors won by scores of 25-19, 18-25, 25-20 and 25-18. Leyton will play Crawford (21-5) on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. for a ticket to the Class D2 state tournament in Lincoln. In D1-12 action Tuesday night in Ogallala, Potter-Dix (17-12) took down Creek Valley (20-6) in four sets, winning by scores of 17-25, 25-22, 25-14 and 25-10. The Coyotes will square off against Brady (... Full story
Several local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Summer Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball Pool League. The Tuesday 8-Ball title went to Harvey Loyals from Harvey's in Sidney including (pictured from left to right) Nate Bartling, Howie Manchester, Terri Bickford, Bob Jones, Misty Wintholz and Corey Wintholz. Not shown are Justin Butts and Scott Padilla. The "Top Gun" and MVP awards went to Shannon Barnes, Bob Jones and Steve Warner. Winning teams... Full story
Cub Scout Pack #36 has returned to Peetz, Colo. The Peetz Cub Scout Pack, which consists of nine boys, is sponsored by the Peetz Lions Club. Roy and Brandee Gillham are spearheading the pack and serving as den leader and cubmaster, while Robyn Schumacher is the advancement chair and Loretta Coakley is the treasurer. The boys have already enjoyed a great time at a day-long Chuckwagon Skills Day and are planning some new adventures....
The Western Nebraska Community cosmetology department in Sidney will offer free haircuts to veterans as part of the “Red, White and Blue, Honoring You” event. Veterans and active duty military will receive a free haircut Tuesdays through Fridays during the month of November. Active or former military simply need to show their military identification to receive a free haircut. WNCC Cosmetology also offers free haircuts at the Harms Advanced Technology Center at the Scottsbluff campus on Nov. 17. Cosmetology Instructor Pamela Leever said the ide... Full story
The C.A. Story Foundation is accepting applications for 2014 grants The foundation was funded by C.A. Story, a former insurance and real estate businessman from Sidney. The application deadline is Nov. 15. Applicants for the grant must be a benevolent nonprofit organization – a 501(c)(3) as defined by the Internal Revenue Service code – and must provide a Federal Identification number, plus proof of eligibility under the code. Applicants must also reside in on of the following western Nebraska counties: Cheyenne, Deuel, Kimball, Banner, Mor... Full story
