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It was all the way back in 1971 when Roger Brothers saw an opportunity with the new developments in offset printing, that he decided to take the plunge and open The Country Printer in Dix. Brothers got an education in printing at a young age, working for the Western Nebraska Observer in Kimball, and with two stints working at the Sidney Sun-Telegraph, back when the in-house printing press at the location on Illinois Street was printing out newspapers, magazines and other special printing... Full story
LINCOLN – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced Nebraska Community Newspaper Week would be recognized every year in June. Not to be confused with National Newspaper Week in September, a State of Nebraska Proclamation signed by Gov. Pillen was announced to be recognized annually for the week of June 26 through June 30, 2023, as Community Newspaper Week. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph is also celebrating it's 150th Anniversary this year. The proclamation extends to NPA observed organizations and n... Full story
If you’re a kid living in Cheyenne County, then Northside Park in Sidney will definitely be the place to be on Wednesday, June 21st. Scheduled to be held from 11am until 2pm, any child age 1-15 will be treated, free of charge, to a delicious lunch accompanied with games and prizes, music, and an opportunity to board the Sidney Public Library’s Bookmobile where they can check out a new adventure. Some kids may be too excited to eat however, as Pedalers Corner in Sidney will be on hand pla... Full story
The Cheyenne County Fair Board is looking to put on its best fair yet, and are looking to sign on additional sponsors with which to make that possible. Troy Kurz, President of the Board said, "The fair board is continuing to work diligently on bringing a terrific fair to Cheyenne County in 2023. We have an exciting week of events planned and are grateful for the support and sponsorships to do so. As approved in our May 22nd meeting, we have broadened our advertising package to be more diverse,... Full story
Over the course of the year, papers can easily pile up and cramp your space. however, just throwing out papers is not a very safe thing to do, as much of the paperwork people accumulate through the course of a year contains personal and sensitive information, and should be destroyed properly. Papers taking up your space becomes a bigger problem when disposing of the old sheets hasn’t been done for a few years. Enter Keep Sidney Beautiful and their annual “Shred-It” program. Cheyenne Count... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – Cheyenne County Sheriff Office (CCSO) Sheriff Adam Frerichs announced the department made two arrests last week. According to Sheriff Frerichs, CCSO arrested 26-year-old Jonathan Downer for criminal trespassing. However, as CCSO was processing Downer they discovered he also had an arrest warrant out of Cheyenne County and booked him on those charges as well on June 3. Additionally, on June 6, CCSO arrested Ginelle Slaughter, 60, on a bench warrant. The Sun-Telegraph expects t... Full story
Do you like the new valuation notice you received on your home or property? Most Nebraskans I know from Omaha to Scottsbluff are outraged over their new valuation notice, and my phone has been ringing off the hook ever since these notices went out over a week ago. The only ones who stand to benefit from these notices are those who plan to sell and move to another state with a better tax system than ours. No matter where you look across Nebraska, property values went way up this year. They even... Full story
President Joe Biden's fall at the end of the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony was a brief event. He tripped, got helped up, and walked off under his own power. Sometimes, though, a small thing is fraught with meaning -- and with peril. Biden's stumbles are not minor incidents, or a laughing matter. We aren't talking about a manufactured narrative about President Jerry Ford's alleged clumsiness played up on "Saturday Night Live." Biden is 80 years old, is in decline, and has a stiff,... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – Since August 19, 2021, the number of U.S. Military Veterans in crisis rose steadily by 40% nationwide and has not yet began to decrease. This weekend, I learned of an incredible resource for veteran family members and friends which can go a long way in saving lives. "All gave some – some gave all," is an understatement when we are talking about the number of veterans still battling demons of their own. Combat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) affects 7 out of 100 vet... Full story
"Behold! Children are an inheritance from the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. The glory of children is their father." Psalm 127:3-5; Proverbs 17:6 My little brother Willie just gloried in my father. Dad often went out on his D-9 Caterpillar to level land, root out sagebrush for hay land or build irrigation ditches and ponds. When Willie could barely walk, he would rush to the milk separator where Dad poured in big, shiny buckets of milk... Full story
Brent C. Jeffers, age 68, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on Thursday, June 8, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Kyle Larson and Pastor Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on... Full story
Leanora, "Lee" Scripp, age 91, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney, NE on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Cremation has been held and there will be no memorial services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to K9s for Warriors at POB 1864 Merrifield, VA 22116-1864, Hospice of the Plains and Living Memorial Gardens. You may view Lee's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Lee's care and funeral... Full story
LODGEPOLE – The Village of Lodgepole held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on June 6, at which time, two of the three council members who previously submitted resignations, rescinded their resignations. Of the three council members who sub-mitted their resignations: Gwen Devie and Brenda Parsons rescinded their resignations at the meeting. However, the newest member to the Village Board of Trustees, Abbie Brott, completed her resignation, of which the board approved. The board posted i... Full story
After a rainy week that cancelled many games, the Post 17 Juniors and Seniors returned to Legion Park on Wednesday, June 7, for a pair of games against the Alliance Spartans. The junior teams played first, with Anderson Smelley taking the mound for the Sidney squad. After retiring the side in order in the top of the first inning, Landon Riddle got aboard with a single and was able to advance to third after a steal of second and a single by Rhyder Bayne. Patrick McCartney then drove a fly ball... Full story
The annual East/West Football and Volleyball games were held in Scottsbluff over the weekend, and the East teams continued their dominance, winning both the Football and Volleyball games. The football game needed to be moved up twice, first to 5 p.m. from its original kick-off time then to 11 a.m as late afternoon/early evening thunderstorms were forecast for the area. The game started as a defensive battle between the teams, as both offenses struggled to maintain any momentum and the defenses... Full story
SIDNEY – Cabela's is doing more than 'drownin' worms and killin' time' this summer. In honor of Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris and the 'Gone Fishing' movement, Sidney Cabela's restocked a local child center with fishing poles, tackle and other items to further encourage local youth to get out and go fishing. Morris said, "Take a kid fishing, you'll be happy you did." Last week, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's kicked off a nationwide movement to get kids and youth outdoors this summer by holding a... Full story
The Co-Ed Softball season is in full swing, and The Rock, SRMC, Haupt, Inglorious Batters, Moonshiners and Creekside all had big wins over the week. We got to witness Shannon McCartney crush a home run over the left field fence in SRMC's win over the Mound Pounderz, while the Inglorious Batters piled on the runs versus the Red Hot Aces. Softball Results Date: Time: Visitor Home Location/Final 06/08/2023 6:00 PM The Rock W Ump Yurz L Field 1 13-2 06/08/2023 6:00 PM Mound Pounderz L SRMC W Field... Full story
The second annual Lynden Annora Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Prairie Ridge Golf Course Saturday morning, and picture-perfect weather greeted the golfers and stayed throughout the course of the event. Organizer Mark Monheiser created the event to celebrate the memory of his infant daughter who passed away, and raise money for children in Neonatal Intensive Care units. "This is a great way to honor her memory and to raise money for children who really need it. It's difficult to have an... Full story
A large percentage of Nebraskans are frustrated by the Byzantine tax system in Nebraska, with its myriad of exemptions and special-interest benefits that end up ranking Nebraska 38th highest out of 50 states in overall tax burden. And in a state where 100% of the tax burden falls on just 60% of the population, support for an overhaul in Nebraska's tax system is growing. Many Nebraskans were cheered to hear of the recent tax-cut legislation that was passed, only to have their optimism brought... Full story
