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Medical experts for both the prosecution and defense testified Thursday regarding possible causes of internal head injuries to the alleged victim in the case of the State of Nebraska vs. Nancy Gipfert. Gipfert is charged with one count of child abuse causing serious bodily injury, a felony for her alleged part in the incidences leading up to the hospitalization of an infant who had been at her daycare prior to suffering seizures and brain injury on Sept. 13, 2011. The then two month old child...
Gene Lienemann celebrated his 85th birthday with a Business After Hours event at the Hillside Bar and Grill on Thursday evening. Lienemann has been involved in the Cheyenne County Chamber for a number of years, and he and his wife, Margaret, were voted "Outstanding Citizens of the Year" last January for their volunteer efforts in the community.... Full story
Shane Osborn is a veteran and entrepreneur hoping to be elected to the United States Senate. On a stop in Sidney on Friday morning, he met with local residents at Dude's Steakhouse, hoping to make an impression in what is becoming a crowded field of candidates. Osborn was born in Norfolk, Neb. and raised by a single mother. He admired her hard work and dedication as she took on three jobs to provide for her two children. She worked her way up in the nursing field and eventually became the... Full story
Sidney Wrestling Club treasurer Amanda Sykora was arrested by Cheyenne County Sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 11 for allegedly forging a signature on checks totaling $4506.36 and the theft of club funds. Sykora reportedly admitted to using the club’s bank account to pay personal expenses and forging the name of Chris Raines, a member of the club’s board of directors, without his knowledge. According to an affidavit from the Sheriff’s Office, Sykora informed investigators she intended to pay the amount back before the wrestling season. Chief Deputy...
Ninety-five years ago, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month the "War To End All Wars" came to a close. November 11, 1918 marked that ending and was known as Armistice Day, for many years, until it became Veterans Day. Had it been a true and lasting worldwide armistice it would likely still be called Armistice Day. But sadly, it seems that it actually spawned a proliferation of world conflicts that continue to this very day. And so to honor those who have served in subsequent wars...
Edward Brauer 1926 to 2013 Edward J. Brauer, 87, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, 2013 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with the family being present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers... Full story
1 YEARS AGO 'COMING! Opera House Ole Theobaldi and Company' November 15, 1913 Ole Theobaldi is conceded to be the greatest violinist living today. Madame Steitzel, the famous soprano, is one of the world's finest vocalists. M'lle Helena Kellere is also very well and favorably known as one of the best pianists before the public. Seats for this entertainment may be purchased at the Sidney Drug Store any time after Monday noon, Nov. 17. about 150 of the 212 reserved seats in the opera house have...
Omaha World-Herald on the need for a farm bill The track record of Congress in neglecting its basic duties is remarkable. Lawmakers’ most glaring irresponsibility is of course the failure to pass an actual budget, let alone any type of serious, long-term fiscal agreement. Among the most frustrating failures of Congress is the continuing inability to agree on a farm bill. This week there’s a smidgen of hope. A group of four key members of Congress — leaders on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees — are meeting on the issue and signaling t...
Bishops elect Louisville archbishop new president BALTIMORE (AP) — The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops have elected Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Kentucky to be their new president as they grapple with changing priorities under Pope Francis. Kurtz, who leads the Archdiocese of Louisville, won just over half the votes in a field of 10 candidates during a Baltimore meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He succeeds New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is ending his three-year term. The new vice president is Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of...
Despite another outstanding season the Leyton Warriors were eliminated from the Class D2 state volleyball tournament in straight sets by the Giltner Hornets on Thursday. The second seeded Hornets topped the No. 7 Warriors at Grand Island Central Catholic by set scores of 25-15, 25-13 and 25-17. Undeterred by the travel distance between Dalton and Grand Island, a large group of supporters made the long journey to root on their hometown Warriors. Giltner advances to play No. 6 Sterling on Friday a...
With the Leyton Warriors exit from the state volleyball tournament yesterday morning, the fall sports season for the Sun-Telegraph is now officially over. Now it's on to basketball and wrestling, and good luck to all. There was some exciting playoff action for many of the teams in our area. That the Warriors volleyball team was the last one standing is not a great surprise. It was the third year in a row and the fifth time in the last six years the Warriors have made the big dance. Congrats to...
