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During a 20-minute court appearance on Thursday evening, Jason Assad was sentenced to a minimum of 35 years in prison. He'll receive credit for the 263 days he's spent in custody since his arrest, but because the court ruled he's a habitual criminal, the remainder of the term is mandatory. At age 36, he'll be 70 before he's eligible for parole. Cheyenne County District Court Judge Derek Weimer set Assad's maximum sentence at 47 years. The Sidney man was arrested last fall on numerous felony...
Whether you’re a man or woman, young or old, dating or married, domestic violence can leave lasting impressions on anyone. One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and 24 people per minute are victims of physical violence or stalking. With services such as the DOVES Program, victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in the Nebraska Panhandle can receive assistance. Although there is no longer a DOVES office in Sidney, the program continues to provide 24-hour assistance for nine c...
The front of the Sidney Police Department property on Illinois Street is getting a facelift. A Cabela's leadership team has taken on the project in collaboration with the City of Sidney and other local businesses. "I'm sure everybody has noticed and if not, they should have noticed, that the front of our building was cosmetically unappealing and rapidly becoming more so as time went on," Sidney Police Chief B.J. Wilkinson said. "Some of the old substructure out there, that existed since this...
On July 2, 1873, a hunting party of Pawnee left their reservation near Genoa, Neb., on the Loup River. It was customary for the Pawnee to mount an organized buffalo hunt in the early summer and late fall of each year. Since their confinement to the reservation in east central Nebraska, these hunts were supervised by a sub-agent from the reservation that was chosen by the tribal council and approved by the agency. In the summer of 1873, John W. Williamson, a young and inexperienced sub-agent,...
The program, "Girls on the Run – Gurley Girls," received the Dress Down Day funds of $818.93 from April. Girls on the Run provides innovative after-school programming that combines exercise, education and mentoring to promote self-confidence and healthy lifestyles for girls in third to sixth grades. Pictured from the presentation are: Margaret Lienemann of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, Heather Hausmann of the chamber, Alison Haley of Girls on the Run, Kelly Reimers of Girls on the R... Full story
Cabela’s Inc. will open a store in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 2017. It expects construction on the 50,000-square-foot store to begin in 2016, and anticipates a 2017 opening. It will be located in the Dartmouth Crossing development. North American Development is the developer. “Nova Scotia truly embodies the Cabela’s lifestyle and is a perfect fit for our company. Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts call the province home and many more visit the area for its world-class outdoor opportunities and adventures,” said Tommy Millner, Cabela’s Chief...
A boating safety course will be held at the Western Nebraska Community College campus in Sidney on Tuesday, June 23. Scott Eveland, the boating safety officer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the course is required of all power boat operators born after Dec. 31, 1985, which includes operators of personal watercraft and all other motorboats. The minimum age to operate a motorboat in Nebraska is 14. The course covers everything from equipment requirements to safe boat operation and accident prevention, and is for both new and expe...
Several area students made Western Nebraska Community College’s President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Earning a spot on the President’s List, which means a 4.00 GPA, were: Amy Buettenback, Tyson Segelke and Mikala Sweetser, all of Sidney; and Tessa Lukesh of Gurley. Making the Dean’s List with a GPG between 3.40 and 3.99 were: Glen Bellmyer, Christopher Buckley, Kyle Burton, Davis Craig, Camille Elliot, Justin Hagerman, Bomi Kim, Jamie Lines, Rose Nelson, Gahee Seo and Kenneth Steffens, all of Sidney; Kelsey Arrington...
Through June 13 The Nebraska Chautauqua will present a series featuring six famous characters from U.S. history from June 9-13. The theme for this year’s Chautauqua, first person portrayals of historical figures, will explore the vast influences of the 1862 legislation. Adult and youth workshops will also be at the Alliance Public Library. For more information, contact Mary Wernke at (308) 487-6397. Friday, June 12 Cheyenne County Chamber Gold Rush 5K at Legion Park 8:05 p.m. – Kid’s 1-mile run, 8:15 p.m. – 5K walkers, 8:30 p.m. – 5K runners. A... Full story
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 'Three From Area Head To York' June 14, 1965 Three young ladies from the Southern Panhandle will be leaving tomorrow for York to complete in the annual Miss Nebraska pageant. Representing this area will be: Susie DeVier of Sidney, Miss Fort Sidney Days; Roslyn Nelson of Dix, Miss Kimball; and Carol...
The Sidney Babe Ruth baseball team defeated SSP/The Zone of Gering at Legion Field on Thursday night, 16-3.... Full story
Top Finishers for the Sidney Sting Rays Girls 13-14 200 Meter IM 1. Kollyn Weimer, 4:02.78 Women 15-18 200 Meter IM 1. Tessa Siler, 3:36.73 Mixed 8 & Under 100 Meter Medley Relay 1. Sidney A, 2:14.11 (Will Siler, Kayla Westby, Zechariah Roggasch, Dru Weimer) 2. Sidney C, 3:37.52 (Halle Sweetser, Kenzie Shoemaker, Andrew Portillo, Katelyn Davis) Mixed 9-10 100 Meter Medley Relay 2. Sidney A, 1:48.46 (Jayden Shoemaker, Joel Johnson, Jonathan Kruse, Jakob Kruse) Mixed 11-12 200 Meter Medley Relay... Full story
