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An evening drenched in rhinestones and BBQ sauce, the 2024 Cheyenne County Chamber Banquet kicked off to a large crowd on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Held at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, the evening's emcees were local DJs from Projekt:3D, Lucy and Don Davis, in their fourth year of hosting the evening awards. Opening the event with a heartfelt rendition of the National Anthem, sung by the Sun-Telegraph's own Kelsey Arrington, the evening of community camaraderie was kicked off with a delici...
SIDNEY--The City Council of Sidney met on Tuesday night, January 14, and the most prominent agenda item was selecting a new City Council member to fill the remainder of Paul Strommen's term. Strommen resigned his seat on the council after winning the election as a State Senator representing the 47th District in Nebraska in November 2024. There were only three members of the council present for the meeting, as Strommen's seat started the session vacant, and Mayor Brad Sherman was on a vacation...
SIDNEY – Audiences of all ages will get a fresh look at one of the most beloved of all children’s stories at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st, when the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) and more than 50 local students present an original musical adaptation of Pinocchio at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. In this MCT production, when Geppetto, the kind but lonely woodcarver works far into the night fashioning a puppet in the image of a small boy, he is not aware that the wood under his chisel had come from the trunk of an encha...
Britany Marie Lofton of Lodgepole, NE was named to the President’s List for the Fall Term 2024 at Peru State College, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the President’s List, students must maintain a grade point average of 4.0 for the semester, complete at least 12 graded credit hours, have no incomplete grades, and be degree-seeking. Nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska, Peru State College offers a mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including onl...
This week, America is closing the book on President Biden's record of failures. His policies gave our country high prices and overregulation. The American dream became less attainable for hardworking families. Biden's overspending, bureaucratic overreach, and anti-energy policies caused this. I'm working with President Trump to cut the red tape and provide relief. The Biden administration's reckless, partisan spending sent inflation through the roof. Consumer prices have increased more than...
We all need to take a break from the daily grind. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and vacations provide us with an opportunity to rest, recharge, and recoup. Without these recovery periods, there is a greatly increased risk of burnout. Proper balance is important. However, there is a big difference between healthy regeneration time and escaping reality to avoid dealing with issues that require some type of action. A normal break gives you the chance to reenergize in order to better handle life....
While digging back into my brain to dredge up some old memories of things my parents, grandparents and teachers talked about I've come up with some things we should think about these days. "Such as?" you ask, adding "What could be relevant to us younger folks of today?" Well, how about who did most of the grape harvesting in California way back in the 1900's until relatively recent years? Bet you don't know the answer. In my youth, yeah I was young once, I remember traveling with mom and dad to...
"God spoke to Moses, 'Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground'." Exodus 3:5. Moses' encounter with God on a mountainside reveals much about how we might act if the Lord suddenly stood before us. Apparently, we'd advise God that we're not qualified for whatever He came to talk to us about! One year some 300 saleswomen met at Omaha, Nebraska. I was chosen as the keynote speaker. My assignment was to inspire, encourage and challenge these saleswomen to greater...
Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations. Here are some of the most important ones: • 401(k) — If you had a 401(k) plan through your previous employer, you’ll need to decide what to do with it once you’ve joined a new employer. You could just cash it out, but you’d pay taxes and possible penalties. You could leave your 401(k) with your previous employer, if allowed, and if you have been happy with your plan’s performance. Or y...
According to the dictionary, lust is an intense, self-indulgent, unrestrained sexual craving. Now, it’s true we can lust after power, money, or drugs – but lust is particularly connected to sex. Jesus said it’s well worth a hand or an eye to get rid of lust in your life! The early church leaders would call it a “deadly sin.” But today, in the 21st century, lust is a multi-billion dollar business! So is lust just a joke? Talk show hosts and stand-up comedians have almost limitless comedic fuel in the lives of politicians, actors, and professiona...
by Chabella Guzman | PREEC Communications The Nebraska Extension held a Crop Production Clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. The clinic featured presentations and research updates on crop issues and grower interests. Among the topics for the day was ongoing research in battling the wheat stem sawfly. A native to Nebraska, the insect has become a big problem for wheat growers in the Panhandle. The High Plains Ag Lab (HPAL)...
Join Nebraska Feedlot Extension at three locations across the state Feb. 18, 19 and 20 to dive into a series of timely topics relevant to feedlot management. The program will include: • Managing hairy heel wart in the feedyard with Becky Funk, veterinarian with UNL's Great Plains Veterinary Education Center • Leveraging cattle implant strategies for greater gains with Jessica Sperber, Nebraska Extension feedlot specialist • UNL Beef Innovation and research update with Galen Erickson, Nebraska Extension feedlot specialist • Feedyard personn...
Nebraska Extension is offering a valuable opportunity for farmers and ranchers to learn about transition planning at a free workshop on January 28,2025 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, located at 4502 Ave I in Scottsbluff. Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Educator, will lead the session, providing essential tools and strategies for farmers and ranchers to plan and execute estate and succession plans effectively. Participants will also gain...
Nebraska Extension is hosting a Crop Insurance Workshop on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Box Butte County Extension Office in Alliance, 415 Black Hills Ave. The workshop aims to help farmers better understand crop insurance and how it can protect their operations from unexpected risks. The workshop will discuss insurance terms, primary components in a crop insurance contract (such as coverage level, insurance type, and unit type), the importance of endorsements, and the philosophy of selecting a crop insurance contract....
Kathleen Edwards, age 98, of Sidney passed away on January 14, 2025 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer. Memorials in Kathleen's name can be made to the James and Kathleen Edwards Memorial Landscaping Fund at the Faith Methodist Church. You may view Kathleen's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com....
Lyle J. Melchior, 84, a lifelong Sidney resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family, at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Lou and Father Tim officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #17. Visitation will be held at St. Patrick's on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 1:00...
The Sidney Red Raider Wrestling teams had a busy past week as they competed in Bridgeport on Thursday January 16, 2025, then traveled to Chase County for a Duals competition on January 17, and finally the Chase County Invitational on January 18. Both the boys and the girls squads wrestled well and had success in all of these competitions. On January 16, the busy stretch started with a Dual competition in Bridgeport. The boys team was able to win by a score of 40-to-36. Individual wins by Pin...
After jumping out to 8-and-0 start, Sidney dropped four out of the past five games to drop to 9-and-4 on the season until they were able to snap a three-game skid with a big win over North Platte on January 18. The boys had lost to Sterling, McCook, and Ogallala before they were able to get back on the winning track against North Platte. The Lady Raiders made it six in a row by defeating North Platte, and have not lost since the overtime defeat by Cheyenne East in December. On Friday, January 17...
The Peetz Bulldog Boys Basketball team continued their strong showing this season with two big home wins, the first on January 15 and the second on January 17. On January 15, the Bulldogs hosted the Arickaree Bison, and the teams had a tough battle in a low-scoring first quarter that had Arickaree earning a one point advantage at the end of the period, 12-to-11. But Arickaree got their offense in gear in the second quarter, and outscored the Bulldogs 21-to-16 to take a 33-to-27 lead at the...
COZAD--On January 10, 2025, two of the qualifiers from the local Elks Hoop Shoot free-throw competition got to compete at the District Qualifier at Cozad. Brooks Behrends won in the 8-9 year old division and Kasen Miller won in the 10-11 year old division to qualify for the State competition on February 22, 2025 at York High School in York, Nebraska. If the boys win in York, they will qualify for the Regional Competition, and be just one step away from the National Elks Hoop Shoot Finals in...
What came as both a shocking and devastating diagnosis at the end of November 2024 has turned into community support and outreach for a local family suffering with pediatric cancer. Young Beckett Block, a two year old from the quiet village of Lodgepole, and his family's lives were forever changed after a bout of what they thought was “just a virus.” A trip by helicopter to Children’s Hospital in Denver would reveal Beckett’s true condition, high risk (stage 4) neuroblastoma with another...
SIDNEY-- On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the City of Sidney swore in a new Council Member, and the initial reaction from many in the community was unfamiliarity with the new appointee. Brett Kerkman was appointed to fill out the rest of Paul Strommen's term, about two years. Strommen, who also acted as Vice-Mayor, resigned his seat to take office as District 47's new State Senator in the Nebraska Legislature. With the opening also came controversy, as supporters of the candidate who earned third p...
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL Straight A Honor Roll - Semester 1 12th Grade Zoey Christensen Jordan Denovellis Rachel Ernst Reid Fiscus Deanna Horst Katarina Jallen Claire Jordan Leeann Mulleavey Trinity Ramirez Landon Riddle Robert Stevens 11th Grade Alek Doty Olivia Ford Bryn Jones Dagen Lee Kyndi Martinez Amelia Mazour Josette Mcconnell Noel Onate Shubham Patel Brody Richards Petra Roth 10th Grade Emily Bashtovoi Kaiden Besore Jaxon Biesecker Jenessa Bruner Aastha Chaudhari Jaici Christensen Luckus Davenport Rhys Dorcey Valerie Fiscus Dan Grunig...
1 Years Ago, The Sidney Sun-Telegraph, 2015 Wendell Gaston was honored at the 2014 Year End Convention hosted by the Nebraska Jaycee Foundation in Lincoln. He is the 39th former Jaycee member inducted into the Nebraska Jaycees Hall of Fame. A packed crowd was on hand for Sidney High’s wresting match against Sedgwick County (Colo.) on Thursday night at Cabela’s Athletic Facility. The Red Raiders’ Zach Borges won the final match of the night to help lift his team to a narrow 34-31 victory to remain undefeated. 20 Years Ago, The Sidney Sun-T...
