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  • Down on the farm

    Anthony Ruiz|Apr 4, 2016

    Sidney fourth grade students discovered that life on a farm is far from laid back last week as they took an afternoon field trip to learn about farming and ranching at Narjes Farm. "They're learning about what we do on a day-to-day basis," Tyson Narjes, president of the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau and owner of Narjes Farm, said. Narjes said fourth graders from North Elementary School toured the farm in groups on Thursday and Friday. "We had 40 (on Thursday) and 60 (on Friday)," he said. Narjes...

  • Gas prices rise again

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 4, 2016

    Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.10 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.04 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 28.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 29.0 cents per g...

  • Creek Valley prom royalty

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 4, 2016

    Creek Valley Schools held its annual prom Saturday night at the Creek Valley High School in Chappell. Pictured are King and Queen Trey McFee and Joellyn Straber with Phoenix Schultz, Abigail Kimbrough, Lexi Crass, Luke Fletcher, and the Junior Attendants Jessie Straber and Brett Godfrey....

  • Sidney E-Cig ribbon cutting

    Anthony Ruiz|Apr 4, 2016

    The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sidney E-Cig, located at 1442 Illinois St., late Monday morning. Pictured are Chamber representatives with store owner Sherri Ficco and her employees....

  • Strong showing at Annual Ag Social

    Kyle Bules|Apr 4, 2016

    The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held the Annual Ag Social at the Hillside Bar and Grill on Friday. Nearly 200 people were in attendance to enjoy the complimentary live music, door prizes, food and beverages provided by participating sponsors....

  • Robert "Bob" David Evans

    Apr 4, 2016

    Robert "Bob" David Evans, 87 of rural Crook, Colo., was born March 21, 1929 in Haxtun, Colo., and died March 31, 2016 in Greeley, Colo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Sedgwick Community Presbyterian Church, Sedgwick, Colo. with Pastor Jack Norris presiding. Burial followed at the Sedgwick Cemetery. Robert was born in Haxtun, Colo., the third of seven children to John David Evans and Helen Margaret (Nauman) Evans. While growing up during the Dust... Full story

  • Scholarship Applications now being accepted by the Sidney Rotary Club

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 4, 2016

    The Sidney Rotary Club is once again pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2016 Scholarship. The annual award will again be for $1,000 and may be awarded to anyone who is accepted at a post secondary institution, whether it is a university, college, trade or vocational school. Each candidate is required to complete an application and provide information about the qualities that they possess and which they feel will further qualify them for consideration. The Sidney Rotary Scholarship Committee will interview...

  • Community Calendar 04-04-16

    Apr 4, 2016

    Upcoming Parenting program designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately! These will be held on Mondays beginning on April 11 through May 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Sidney. Free intro class & registration will be held on April 4, at 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center. Call (308) 249-5332 for more information. … Tuesday, April 5 A Parkinson’s support group for the western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St.,...

  • Red Raiders place in Ogallala Invitational

    Donna Wiedeburg|Apr 4, 2016

    ED MOORE Invitational, Ogallala High School Sidney High School Results – Saturday, April 2 Mens Results 100 Meters Varsity - Finals Place Name Time 3 Alex Linneman 10.91 4 Derek Robb 11.1 5 Coby Haas 11.4 100 Meters Varsity - Prelims Place Name Time 2 Alex Linneman 11.3 2 Derek Robb 11.3 8 Coby Haas 11.8 200 Meters Varsity - Finals Place Name Time 4 Michael Banaszak 23.5 4 Christian Balandran 23.5 6 Coby Haas 23.51 200 Meters Varsity - Prelims Place Name Time 3 Michael Banaszak 23.1 5 Coby H...