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A 5-year-old Sidney girl fell out of an open door in the vehicle she was riding in on Wednesday afternoon. According to Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson, the girl sustained minor injuries and was transported to Sidney Regional Medical Center. “It appears like she fell out of the car and the wheel caught her,” he said on Thursday afternoon. The girl was not wearing a seat belt and the vehicle’s door was not closed. The incident occurred near a Leyton Public Schools bus pickup and drop off site about seven miles north of Sidney near the inter...
Western Nebraska Community College's Sidney Campus held its annual Awards Ceremony at the Aviation College on Thursday afternoon. Every year, the three WNCC campuses recognize the hard work and dedication of graduates in each program. WNCC President Todd Holcomb along with the Dean of Students, Vice President of Student Services, Vice President of Administration Services, Vice President of Education Services, Sidney's Student Services Coordinator and Sidney's Campus Director congratulated and...
Students at WNCC's Sidney campus celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees next to the new campus dorms today. Pictured from left to right are: Cody Merwick, Reece Pedersen, Rose Nelson, Derick Ramsey and Brad Gilbert.... Full story
On March 4, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn into office as the 32nd President of the United States. His controversial 12 years in the presidency would garner him the reputation of being one of the three most effective leaders of the nation, a distinction he holds along with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Immediately after his election he called a special session of the U.S. Congress and began outlining and implementing his "New Deal," intended to pull the United States out of...
Ongoing A Parkinson’s support group the for 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., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or email her at [email protected]. Saturday, April 25 A health fair will be held Saturday, April 25 from 7-11 a.m. at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Sidney Regional Medical Center and 9 Health will host the annual health fair, blood screenings and other health-related screenings. Contact Tammy Meier at... Full story
Mike Hart, 50 of Sidney, died Thursday morning, April 23, 2015 at his parent's home in Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wed., April 29, 2015 in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with the Rev. Thomas Hyde of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Holechek Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Sidney Regional Medical Center Hospice... Full story
Paulene "Paula" Hines-Gove, 86 of Oshkosh, entered into rest on Tues., April 21, 2015 at Regional West Garden County Nursing Home in Oshkosh with her family at her side. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., April 29, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Oshkosh with Pastors Bonnie McCord and Jeniffer Brand officiating. Private family burial of ashes will take place at a later date in Ash Hollow Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the... Full story
Wendell Pearson, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 7th, at his home in Snohomish, Wash. Wendell Pearson, the son of the late Paul and Lucille (Hiett) Pearson, was born on Feb. 22, 1937 in Sidney. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1955 and attended the University of Kansas graduating from that school. While at the University, he met and married Joan Ricenbow. They lived in Kansas City several years, moved to Fountain Valley, California, where he retired. They later moved to Snohomish, Wash.,... Full story
Dana D. Hlavinka, 44 of Sidney, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 30, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Services will conclude at the church. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday to sign Dana’s register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Zoey and Liam Hlavinka Benefit Fund in care of S... Full story
The Deuel County 4-H Council received a $2,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America to help build new sheep and goat pens at the county fairgrounds. The grant was made out of the FCSAmerica Working Here Fund, which provides grants for projects and organizations that make a positive, long-term impact in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wyoming in the areas of agriculture education, young and beginning producers and hunger and nutrition. “We are excited to be able to proceed with the project, and very much appreciate the grant from Farm C...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Western Nebraska Community College student Ethan Nelson was named Nebraska’s 2015 Coca-Cola New Century Scholar after posting the state’s top application score among nominees to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. Nelson is one of only 50 New Century Scholars from across the United States and American Samoa. More than 1,700 students from more than 1,000 community colleges were nominated for the honor. Ethan will receive a $2,000 scholarship and will be presented at the American Association of Community Colle...
The Creek Valley chapter of Future Farmers of America recently held its annual banquet and celebrated its 85th birthday. Allie Blackwelder, Pierce Leef, Joey McConnell, Payje Misegadis, Megan Priest, Sami Schmid and Michael Smith were recognized as “Greenhands.” Noah Lutkehus, Noemi Marin, Cooper Riley, Holden Colomban, Jaden Criswell, Jo Hummermeier, Maddy Johnson, Andi Ortgies, Josh Schievelbein and Kayla Sisco were recognized as earning their Chapter FFA Degree. Special awards were also handed out. Top Members were: Logan Criswell, Roy Koe...
I heard a story of a little boy who was having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother’s house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. “Johnny! Please wait until we say our prayer,” said his mother. “I don’t need to,” the boy replied. “Of course, you do”, his mother insisted. “We always say a prayer before eating at our house.” “That’s at our house”, Johnny explained. “But this is Grandma’s house, and she knows how to cook.” * * * Paul has a word...
Compiled By Delaney Uhrig These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 YEARS AGO 'Major Oil Field May Develop North Of Potter' Published on April 28, 1965 The development of an important new Nebraska oil field just northwest of the Potter townsite in Cheyenne County appears to be in the making. Petroleum Inc., one of the most active drillers in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, reported this...
GOTHENBURG, Neb. – The Sidney High School golf team – along with 14 other schools – took on the rolling hills, tall rough and fierce winds of the links-style Wild Horse Golf Club on Thursday and wound up in fifth place. McCook took top honors with 315 strokes, while the Bearcats of Scottsbluff finished four back in second. Wahoo Neumann (320) and North Platte (328) also finished ahead of Sidney (342). In the individual competition, the Scottsbluff's Jonah Wright scored an even-par 72 to finish o...
TRACK & FIELD Saturday, April 25 Peetz at Wray, 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 Sidney, Leyton, Creek Valley and Potter-Dix at Best of the West (in Scottsbluff), 4:30 p.m. Peetz at Y-W Area Meet (in Yuma), 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Sidney at Conference Meet (in Gering), 9 a.m. Leyton, Creek Valley and Potter-Dix at Conference Meet (in Bayard), 9 a.m. Peetz at 1A State Invitational (in Limon), 9 a.m. GOLF Saturday, April 25 Sidney at Alliance, 9 a.m. Monday, April 27 Sidney at Scottsbluff, 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 Creek Valley at Perkins County, 9 a.m.... Full story
