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  • Tremendous snow storm hits region

    Ryan Hermens|Feb 2, 2016

    Phil didn't see his shadow today, which means spring is supposedly on its way. But don't tell that to western Nebraska. An extraordinary amount of snow fell in the region throughout Monday evening and into Tuesday morning. Law enforcement officials and first responders are imploring residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. A snow emergency, issued on Monday morning, continues to be in effect in Sidney. Schools, businesses and governmental offices were closed on Tuesday because of...

  • Steven K. "Buff" Ellis

    Feb 2, 2016

    Buff Ellis, 62 of Sidney, passed away at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 5, with Wake Services at 6:00 P.M., Thursday evening. Both services will be in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Buff's...

  • Community Calendar 02-02-16

    Feb 2, 2016

    Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. … Saturday, Feb. 6 The Cheyenne County 4-H market beef weigh-in will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the county fairgrounds. … Monday, Feb. 8 Cheyenne County Art Guild Meeting meets the second Monday of each month at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1345 Illinois (enter thro...

  • McFee named to dean's list at Tufts

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 2, 2016

    MEDFORD, Mass. – A Chappell resident was recently named to the fall 2015 semester dean’s list at Tufts University. Abigail McFee of Chappell, a member of the class of 2017, earned the honor for the fall 2015 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater....

  • Physical Therapy Today: A new year, a new you - Part II - Exercise for life

    Casey Cortney, For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 2, 2016

    In the last Physical Therapy Today article, "A new year, a new you - Part I - Lifestyle changes," I wrote about how to accomplish permanent lifestyle changes so you can have a healthier, happier, and longer life. Today, we will consider one important factor, your exercise habit, when taking inventory of your current lifestyle and what changes need to be made. I can hear you all groaning. Exercise, for some, is not enjoyable. There are certain barriers to overcome to make exercise a part of your...

  • UPCOMING SCHEDULE

    Feb 2, 2016

    BASKETBALL Friday, Feb. 5 Creek Valley at Leyton 3 p.m. Garden County at Potter-Dix 3 p.m. Peetz (Colo.) at Briggsdale (Colo.) 4 p.m. Sidney at Gering 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 Leyton at Potter-Dix 3 p.m. Weldon Valley (Colo.) at Peetz (Colo.) 6 p.m. Scottsbluff at Sidney (boys only) 7 p.m. Sidney at Scottsbluff (girls only) 7 p.m. WRESTLING Thursday, Feb. 4 Gering/Fort Morgan at Sidney 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 Sidney at Southeast Tournament 9 a.m....