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The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved expanding Economic Development Funding (LB840) for Highby Forest Products. In its April 10 meeting, the city council approved funding assistance Highby’s forest products division and its outdoor sports division. On May 8, Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard stressed the two divisions are separate companies. Tuesday’s decision expands the benefits to Highby Forest Products for $67,500 over three years. In exchange, the company will be adding at l...
The Sidney Sun-Telegraph recently reached out to area election candidates. Reprinted below are responses to a questionnaire sent to candidates who will appear on the Primary Ballot. MELODY "MEL" KELLER • Name as it appears on ballot: Melody Keller • Community you live in, are running to represent: I live in Gurley and I am running for the office of Cheyenne County Assessor. • How long have you lived in Cheyenne County? I am proud to have called Cheyenne County my home for 39 years, during which...
• Name as it appears on ballot: Vickie Brown • Community you live in, are running to represent: Creek Valley Schools, Chappell, Neb. • How long have you lived in Deuel County? I have lived in Deuel County for two years and six months. • What motivates you to seek public office? The kids of the community motivate me to ensure we are doing our due diligence in preparing them for the future by providing a well-balanced education and support system for them to grow and thrive. • What experience related to the office do you bring? I bring education...
Creek Valley's women's team took first and the Creek Valley men's team placed second in the Class D9 District Tournament Wednesday at Creek Valley High School in Chappell. Leyton and Potter-Dix also competed at the event, with Leyton's women's team placing sixth and their men's team placing tenth, while Potter-Dix's women's team placed third and their men's team placed twelfth. The area teams had numerous qualifiers for the State Tournament. The top two finishers in in each field event qualify....
Panhandle Public Health has announced openings are still available for Dental Days, which provides dental care for children without dental insurance. The deadline for pre screenings has expired but there are still openings. Please let me know if you have any questions. Dental Days is for ages 3 to 21. Care is provided by dental students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry in collaboration with local dentists at Summit Dental (Dr. Neal’s office) and Life Smiles (Dr. Dornbier’s office). Right now until next Fri...
Current and former military members will be honored at an event next Saturday, May 19. The Armed Forces Appreciation Ball will feature dinner, silent and live auctions and a dance. Ball proceeds will go through Sidney VFW Post 610 to help local veterans in need. The ball begins with a 5 p.m. social, with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by remaining activities. It will be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 1040 Jackson. Tickets are $20 per person, $35 per couple. Group tables are also available. For tickets or more information, call 3...
Bonita J. “Bonnie” Tallmage, age 74 of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, Friday, May 4, 2018. Cremation has been held. No formal services are planned. Private inurnment will take place in the Weyerts Cemetery on the family plot, near her mother and father and sister: Barb. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Bonnie’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s name to any animal rescue or shelter. You may view Bonnie...
Daniel A. Virgil Sr., age 82 of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at the SRMC Extended Care in Sidney. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 18th in the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp with Pastor Pete Morgan officiating. Private family inurnment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, May 17th to sign Daniel's register book and drop off condolences for the family. You may...
Burton Lee Carter, age 85, was called home to his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2018 at his home, CountryHouse Residence in Lincoln, Nebraska due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Burt was born June 19, 1932 in his family's home north of Chappell, Nebraska to Thomas Winford and Evelyn Lucille (McFee) Carter. Burt attended and graduated from Chappell High School. He attended Wesleyan for one year, then transferred to the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1953 with a degree in...
