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Cabela's hosted a media fishing day at the pond in Legion Park on Thursday morning. The event helps bring attention to Saturday's Kids Fishing Day, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for children 12 and under. Colton Thomas of Cabela's wades in to help bring the fish in.... Full story
Cabela's hosted a media fishing day at the pond in Legion Park on Thursday morning. The event helps bring attention to Saturday's Kids Fishing Day, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for children 12 and under. Brandon Nelson poses with a 26.5 inch rainbow trout.... Full story
Deann Kimble received 36 months of probation and will have to perform 50 hours of community service for her role in the suicide of her husband, Russell Kimble in March of this year. Citing a lack of criminal history and apparent remorse on the part of the defendant, Judge Derek Weimer gave Kimble credit for time served. Kimble, age 53, appeared for sentencing in Cheyenne County District Court on Thursday on an amended charge of assisting suicide, a class four felony. She had originally been arraigned April 8 on one count of assisting suicide...
"The Gallows. Six Murderers Executed." So read the headlines in the September 4, 1875 edition of The New York Times. This single event, the simultaneous hanging of six men at Fort Smith Arkansas, earned Judge Isaac Parker the moniker of "The Hanging Judge" and executioner George Maledon the distinction of being the "Prince of Hangmen." These seemingly morbid titles might be somewhat repulsive to most people these days. However, to those few who were attempting to live a peaceful, law-abiding exi...
Stanley A. Williams, 79 of Flagstaff, Ariz. was born in Sidneyon April 1, 1935. He passed away at his home in Flagstaff on June 4, 2014 after a short illness. A Celebration of Life Service was held on June 9, 2014 at the Church of Resurrection in Flagstaff. A memorial service will be held at Peetz, Colo. at a later date. Stanley is survived by special friend, Kris Papin of Flagstaff; brother Rod Williams and wife Royce of Sterling; sisters-in-law Anita Williams and Mona Williams of Greeley.... Full story
Marvin C. Harmsen, 75, a former Potter area resident passed away Wednesday morning, June 11, 2014 in the Cheyenne Health Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 19th in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Gallaway-Carew officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday to sign Marvin’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. A c... Full story
Maxine D. Schilz, 77 of Minatare, died Wednesday February 19, 2014 at her home. Graveside memorial services will be held Monday at 11a.m., June 16th in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. A memorial has been established in care of the family. You may view Maxine's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC in assisting the family with local arrangements. Maxine was born Sept. 25, 1936 at Hemingford, Neb. to John and Dorothy... Full story
Continuing the trend of the previous three months, most Nebraska businesses report a positive outlook for the next six months, according to the latest survey conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Bureau of Business Research. Respondents from the Omaha area, in particular, had a positive outlook. More than 80 percent of businesses that responded to the May Survey of Nebraska Business said they expect sales to hold steady or grow through late 2014. However, the outlook for job growth was somewhat less optimistic than earlier in the y...
Compiled By The Sidney Sun-Telegraph Staff These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 100 YEARS AGO June 6, 1914 'Many Lawn Failures By Bad Weather' Too Much Sprinkling Causes As Many Poor Lawns as Droughts The U.S. Department of Agriculture gives valuable information on the proper care of lawns as follows: Bad watering is the cause of almost as many poor lawns as droughts, according to...
Divine Design is a theme I will be writing about all year in all my articles. God has a plan for our lives along with a blueprint for our success. As we follow God, He will direct our paths and our spiritual construction if you will to make us strong and effective in every area of our life. If our foundation is Jesus Christ, we will have a well built structure that will be eternal. I remember one night, our family came together to view the floor plan and basic blueprints for our new home. It was exciting as we reviewed all the pages of these...
Sidney’s high school wrestling squad will take part in a unique cultural exchange next week, hosting athletes from Alaska for two days, June 17-18. Eight wrestlers from Alaska--many of them state qualifiers--will train at the school, tour Sidney and shop at the Cabela’s retail store. On Wednesday, June 18, the wrestlers will compete in a dual, featuring Sidney’s Michael Muggli, Kane Taylor, Jack Fedderson and Derek Robb, as well as other area grapplers. The event, set for 7 p.m. at Sidney High School, is open to the public. Afterwards, wrest...
