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When a city grows, its medical needs do the same. At this week’s economic development briefing at Sidney’s Holiday Inn Jason Petik, Sidney Regional Medical Center’s CEO, expressed excitement about the hospital’s role in the city’s bright future. Petik has lived in Sidney for three years and is pleased that the city’s biggest problem is growth. This unique issue is one of the reasons Petik decided to move here. “You see rural communities that are just circling the drain and they’re going down hill,” Petik said. “This one is expanding. It’s the... Full story
The Leyton Warriors celebrate their D2-6 district championship Thursday night at Bayard. The Warriors defeated Hay Springs in straight sets to earn their second title in the past three years. They travel to Grand Island to take part in the state tournament next week.... Full story
Golden Living Center hosted a family council meeting on Thursday evening. The resident council held a meeting to vote on a theme for the event. "It is a meeting we have several times a year that we invite families and caregivers to, along with the residents and staff to let them know what is going on at Golden Living and also an opportunity for them to ask us questions," staff member, Don Davis said. As a result, friends and family of the residents were invited to celebrate a Mexican fiesta.... Full story
A man who exposed at least one child to illegal drugs was sentenced to 20-60 months in prison on Wednesday for methamphetamine possession and 30-60 months for child abuse. The sentences were ordered to run consecutively. On Sept. 6 Justin Warren, 30, of Kimball pled no contest to possession of methamphetamine, a class IV felony and child abuse, a class IIA felony. The Cheyenne County court accepted these pleas. Warren entered into an agreement with the state, pleading no contest to possession of methamphetamine and child abuse in place of...
For The Sun-Telegraph The Sidney Public Library will host a program on Saturday, Nov. 9 in honor of Veteran's Day. The program is entitled "World War II uniforms and history," presented by Larry Nelson. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call the library at 254-3110.... Full story
Sunday, Nov. 10th The Mintken-Davison American Legion Auxiliary of Dalton are hosting an “All You Can Eat Soup Dinner” on Nov. 10th, in honor of Veterans Day. Soup, cake and a drink will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A fee of $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids 10 and under will be asked. Please plan to eat with us on that Sunday. Monday, Nov. 11th The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Organizations are holding their Annual Bean Feed for all Veterans and their families on Mon., Nov. 11th. The eve... Full story
With Leyton up 2-0, but struggling badly in the third set, Jodi Craig huddled her team and did what any coach would do: she quoted a t-shirt slogan. The slogan, selected by her seniors before the season began, informs all that good teams can win when they're ahead, great teams can win when they're behind. "I said 'here's your chance to prove you're a great team,'" Craig explained. In brushing past Hay Springs 25-14, 25-16 and 25-21at Bayard Thursday night to earn the D2-6 district title and the...
The Coyotes' drive for a berth in the state tournament came up one game short as they fell to the Brady Eagles in the Class D1-6 final at Garden County High School in Oshkosh Thursday night. Though the Coyotes were stopped in three sets, they showed the same brand of tenacity that earned them a sub district title last week by knocking off two higher seeds. Despite the scrap they showed, Brady ended Potter-Dix's season by set scores of 25-17, 25-16 and 25-17. Leading into the District final the...
Students from around the panhandle dressed up in school colors and wild costumes, following their classmates to places like Bayard, Oshkosh and Beatrice, hoping for a berth in the state tournament. Here a contingent from Potter-Dix shows off their finery.... Full story
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 County Election’ November 9, 1913 In the county election passed off very quietly with little excitement and no heat. Very few bets were put up. Wilson having the grand lead from the start. The day was fair and a good day was polled, while not the full number. 1011 was the total number of votes cast. The race was close for all offices, Norris 173, Aldrich 122 and so on down th...
