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  • Adams Industries raises money for breast cancer awareness

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 23, 2014

    In an active part to support breast cancer awareness month and support a local cancer organization, Adams Industries recently held a company-wide breast cancer fundraiser. Various breast cancer T-shirts were created for employees to purchase. The employees raised $1,600 through those sales, which with a company match, allowed Adams Industries to donate $3,200 to the Night of Hope. Brenda Noel, president of Night of Hope, said that the funds raised by Adams Industries would go directly to breast...

  • Off to STATE we go

    Rob Langrell|Oct 23, 2014

    The Sidney High School boys' and girls' cross country teams received a send-off today as they head to Kearney to participate in the Nebraska state cross country championships on Friday. Students at South Elementary were lined up with signs and cheers for the teams this morning. The runners exited the vans and gave high-fives to many of the kids as a thank you.... Full story

  • Annual Hayday Festival on tap for this weekend

    Everett Johnson|Oct 23, 2014

    The 11th annual Fun Night Hayday Festival will take place this Saturday at the Cheyenne County 4-H building. It’s an opportunity for Sidney residents to ingratiate themselves in a family environment filled with fun and prizes for all ages. The Hayday festival has grown to become a huge success for Sidney over the last 11 years. “It started out small,” said one of the organizers and Cool Kids Coordinator Colleen Langdon. “It was originally held at a shelter house, and then it was moved to the fairgrounds. As the years went on, attendance grew. N...

  • Death Notice - Doris M. Frerichs

    Oct 23, 2014

    Doris M. Frerichs, 75 of Sidney, and longtime Gurley, area resident, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care, Wed., Oct. 22, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Doris’ care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Death Notice - Bill Garber

    Oct 23, 2014

    Bill Garber, 83 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, 2014 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bill’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Janice Eloise Zajicek

    Oct 23, 2014

    Janice Zajicek, 64 of Sidney, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 19, 2014 in the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care Facility. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Sat., Oct. 25th in the Sidney Foursquare Gospel Church with Rev. Kelvin Boltjes officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Cremation has been held. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of the family. You may view Janice's book of memories, share photos and stories at... Full story

  • British documentary film maker, author to speak at Lodgepole library

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 23, 2014

    British documentary film maker and author Tim Slessor will speak at the Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library in Lodgepole on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. The appearance is part of Chadron State College's pilot Practitioner-in-Residence program. Slessor's presentation is titled "Immigrants," and is free and open to the public. After military service in Britain's Green Berets, Slessor went "up" to Cambridge. Three years later, on graduation, he set out with five friends to drive overland from the English Channel...

  • Community Calendar 10-22-14

    Oct 23, 2014

    Friday, Oct. 24 Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair Square Dance Club will have a Halloween Dance at the IOOF Hall in Gering from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Lucky calling. PLUS dancing will begin at 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dress in Halloween clothes if you like. Saturday, Oct. 25 Mexican Dinner held at the Lodgepole Community Hall (1 block north of Hwy. 30) on Sat., Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Featuring: Anthony Ramirez, cooking his authentic family recipes Sunday, Oct. 26 Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library-Lodgepole 4 p.m. Annual Parade of Pumpkins. Start planning your... Full story

  • Talking Sports - One man's view: 2014-15 NBA season preview

    Will Korn|Oct 23, 2014

    Here’s how I see the 2014-15 NBA season playing out. For the sake of brevity, I’ve listed only teams that I think will make the playoffs, followed by my playoff predictions. EASTERN CONFERENCE 1. Cleveland Cavaliers: The Cleveland Heat? Might as well be. LeBron James came home and is now teamed up with Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving to form by far the league’s most talented starting five. They’re the favorites for now. Can they put it all together in year one? Stay tuned. 2. Washington Wizards: A very hot pick in the east this season, the Wiz are...

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