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Various city departments informed the city council of recent projects and upcoming plans in the 2013-2014 first quarter report. These plans include possible changes in the power line conversion project, which was partially completed in 2013. The electric department had previously planned to begin phase two of its downtown underground conversion this year. However, after last year’s Sept. 9 storm, which downed many power lines, the electric department is reconsidering how to move forward. Because of cost, it may take many years to bury the m...
Cory Lundgren was sentenced to five years of intensive supervised probation as well as jail time earlier this week for his part in an accident on Oktoberfest weekend in 2012 that sent eight people to the hospital, including himself. Lundgren was found guilty of attempted second degree assault, a class IV felony on Oct. 16, 2013 for his part in the incident. Some of the stipulations of his probation require that he have no alcohol in his home or vehicle, that he never be in the presence of anyone in possession of alcohol, that he attend one...
Some state senators see drawbacks in Gov. Dave Heineman’s proposals dealing with tax cuts, health care and reforming “good-time” practices in state prisons, three major goals he said he wanted the Legislature to accomplish this session. Sen. Health Mello of Omaha, chairman of the Appropriations Committee, said he is especially worried about the long-term effects of Heineman’s tax plan, which would lower income taxes by 6 percent and and lower agricultural land valuations by 10 percentage points. With the governor in his last year in office,...
Wilma McDaniel asks a friend for an opinion on a dress at the Kyra Eads benefit garage sale. The sale, held at the shelter house in Legion Park and staffed by volunteers, supported the Eads family as they battle Kyra's inoperable tumor....
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Best Plumbing, Heating & Cooling on Wednesday. Gene Lienemann, representing the Chamber, also presented Best's Vaughn Russell with a plague to commemorate the event....
Marlin Duane Jobman 1936 to 2014 Marlin Duane (M.D.) Jobman, age 77 of North Platte, passed away Sat., Jan. 11, 2014 at North Platte. Marlin was born in Sidney on Sept. 28, 1936 to George and Catherine Jobman. Marlin was an avid hunter and fisherman. The Canada goose was his favorite quarry. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years at both Sidney and North Platte, beginning as a fire knocker and crew dispatcher, and later as engineer for 20 years. In 1984, he married Clara and...
The Great Sioux War of 1876-1877 was begun by an edict of the United States government in December of 1875. It was demanded that all of the tribes of the Cheyenne and Sioux nations that were then off their respective reservations must return no later than the 31st of January 1876. Failure to obey this command would classify the deserters as hostile enemies of the United States, to be relentlessly pursued and summarily punished. Runners from various agencies were sent out to notify those bands...
COMPILED BY THE SIDNEY Sun-Telegraph Staff These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 100 YEARS AGO 'The Southland Jubilee Quartet Next Friday' January 17, 1914 The Southland Jubilee Quartet of mixed voices, composed of four talented Negro entertainers will appear at The Tobin Opera House in Sidney, Friday evening, January 23rd. The entertainment is given under the auspices of the...
Imagine this if you will! Before the Grand Canyon was formed. Before the sun rose in the East and sets in the West. Before the mountains were formed. Before creation began... Even before running water... If you can even imagine. We were on God’s mind. In fact, we were in His heart! God the divine architect created each of us in the total design of his plan of creation and salvation. We are so special to Him, we were made in His very own image. That means when you get to Heaven, you will not be surprised when you see God. He looks like us! Or r...
With four contested matches won, including one by a pin and one via a major decision, the Sidney wrestling team edged Bridgeport in a dual meet 34-31 on Thursday night. Though the Raiders topped the Bulldogs in the team match, the host team--Bridgeport--managed to pull out one of the most anticipated matches of the night. Midway through the meet, Sidney's Michael Muggli faced the Bulldogs Brandon Nichols at 145 lbs. Both are highly ranked and veterans of last year's state tournament. Muggli qual...
After trailing by 14 points at the half, Creek Valley rallied in the third quarter but still fell short at the Paxton Tigers in girls basketball action on Thursday night. With the 59-48 loss, the Storm’s record fell to 7-3. Paxton upped their mark to 4-7 after the non-district game. Summer Mueller was at the top of the scoresheet with 20 points. Jill Behrends added 10 while Jerry Straber and Shania Brown tacked on 6 each. Straber and Mueller’s offensive production included 4 assists apiece. Defensively, the Storm pulled off 15 steals in the...
While visiting Creek Valley stayed with the more experienced Paxton squad during stretches last night, the Tigers (10-1) ultimately wore down the Storm 66-44 in a non-district boys basketball game. “We played a very good first 10 minutes and then the game kind of got away from us,” said Storm Head Coach Roger Behrends. “Their inside game took over. We competed hard and the kids keep getting better.” Sophomore Colin Brott had a strong all-around performance as he led the Storm in scoring (15 points) and rebounds (9). Lane Godfrey added 13 poin...
Fri. Jan. 17 GIRLS BASKETBALL *Leyton @ Potter-Dix 4 p.m. *Fleming @ Peetz 4 p.m. Sidney @ Ogallala 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL *Leyton @ Potter-Dix 4 p.m. *Fleming @ Peetz 4 p.m. Sidney @ Ogallala 7 p.m. Sat. Jan 18 WRESTLING Sidney @ Chase County 9 a.m. Creek Valley @ Sandhills 9 a.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL *Potter-Dix @ Hay Springs 1 p.m. Lexington @ Sidney 3:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL *Potter-Dix @ Hay Springs 1 p.m. Lexington @ Sidney 5 p.m. NHSBF BOWLING Sidney @ Ogallala 10 a.m. Sun. Jan. 19 No Games Scheduled Mon. Jan. 20 No Games Scheduled Tues....
Cheyenne County Community Center Week of Jan. 13 Coed (Sets Won Sets Lost} Cabela’s Floaters 2 0 Golden Real Estate 2 0 The Bullfrogs 2 0 Runza 2 1 Cabela’s Minions 1 2 State Farm 0 2 K.E.G. Land Resources 0 2 Rods Welding 0 2 Women’s Division I Cabela’s 2 1 Neinhueser Construc. 2 1 Trina Stitt Insurance 2 1 JDs Cutters 1 2 Ken’s Electric 1 2 The Porkers 1 2 SRMC 0 0 Women’s Division 2 Buffalo Point 2 0 BW Sidney Lodge 2 0 Sendero Briards 2 0 Wamsley Construction 2 0 Shirt Tales-21st Cent. 2 1 Case of the Hits 1 2 Dallas Langley Trucking 0...
Brody McKnight (in red) found trouble against Lawrence Schneider of Bridgeport....
