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Catherine McElroy and Coly Nelson were crowned Golden Living Center's Valentine's Day King and Queen on Friday. Because so many of the center's residents are short term, the winners are drawn randomly to make the crowning fair for everyone. Both winners received crowns and a box of chocolates, with the addition of flowers for McElroy.... Full story
Ev Tarrell earned the Cabela's Founder's Award, presented during a Feb. 3 ceremony. Tarrell created the company's industry-changing Zonz Camo line. In attendance at the event were the company's board of directors and executives. The Founder's Award is the most prestigious honor presented by Cabela's.... Full story
Helen Woten, 91 of Potter, died Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2014 at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Woten family.... Full story
Fred W. Johnston, 82 of Sidney, passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Friday morning, February 14, 2014. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Fred’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
The following is an abbreviated retelling of John Clay's book "A Sheepherder's Grave" Joseph Arthur was an Englishman and a farmer whose meager landholdings lay at the foot of the Cheviot Hills. The farm was a good one, with grassy meadows where cattle grazed and sheep drifted in woolen white dots on emerald hills. The land was rich and fertile and turned up black as coal dust behind the plow. Like many dwellings in the English countryside Joseph's home was already ancient when he was born, but...
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 'Didn't Know His Own Brother - Man Who Lost His Memory Identified At Omaha' February 14, 1914 Omaha, Feb. 11-Frank L. Finch, editor of a weekly paper at Littleton, Colo., who has been held by the police here since Sunday last, was identified by his brother, Clarence S. Finch, editor of a...
“Nothing says, ‘I love you,’ like a half-mile wide heart made out of manure.” That was a news headline on the internet just before Valentine’s Day four years ago. The headline was in response to a romantic display of love by a farmer for his wife in Minnesota. Bruce Andersland created the half-mile wide heart outline in a snow covered field using his manure spreader. The brown colored heart which included a cupid arrow was then photographed from the air by a local pilot. Bruce’s wife, Beth, thought is was “cute” and confessed that she wasn’t...
Four seniors took the floor in their home gym for the final time on Thursday. And the Warriors made sure their last look would be a successful one. After taking the lead early in the first quarter, the Warriors cruised to victory over the Garden County Eagles 55-35 in Dalton. The win puts an end to Leyton's recent four-game losing streak, just before the team heads into the sub-districts next Tuesday in Gering. The Warriors have been installed as the No. 1 seed in the tournament with the Eagles...
Katy Ernest forces her way through the defense for a layup.... Full story
