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Two Sidney women have been linked to more than 100 residential burglaries in Cheyenne County, according to police. The Sidney Police Department revealed that the women had been casing houses and stealing valuables, cash and prescription medication since 2014. “A list of 70 residences were identified as targets in the burglaries just in the Sidney city limits,” a media release stated. “Items taken included prescription medication, cash, jewelry and designer clothing.” An additional 40 homes were burglarized throughout the county, accordi... Full story
Sidney Legion Post 17 third baseman Brett Jaggers applies a tag to Chadron's Keegan Shuck during the juniors game at Legion Field on Tuesday night. Complete coverage, Page 9A.... Full story
The eclectic sounds of "Exit 125" will kick off the Downtown Sounds-Music in the Square three-part summer concert series on Hickory Street Square on Friday evening. With Richard Ontiveros on drums and vocals and Dennis Fuller on guitar, harmonic and vocals the two man band is excited to fill the streets of Sidney with music. Based out of Sterling, Colo., "Exit 125" is no stranger to performing in Sidney. "We have played in Sidney many, many times for Cabela's private parties," Ontiveros said. "W...
William P. Tracy Jr. Sergeant First Class U.S. Army-Air Corp World War II EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Potter, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. William "Bill" Tracy Jr. was 21 when the Selective Service System caught up with him. There was a war goin' on and they wanted him in it. He was a young man trying to find his was in Alaska and...
Julianne Westfall, former Sidney resident, died at Medical Lodge in Kansas City, Kan. on June 8, 2015. Julianne was born Dec. 27, 1938 to Jim and Leora Westfall of Sidney and lived there until she graduated from High School in 1957. After graduation she attended Colorado State College in Greeley, Colo. until graduation from there in 1961 and later attended Kansas State at Manhattan, Kan., achieving a Masters degree in music. She taught music in the Kansas City schools until she retired in 1998. She also directed the church choir. Her surviving... Full story
Brian M. Johnson, 56 of Sidney, passed away at his home late Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Cremation has taken place and no formal funeral services are planned at this time. You may view Brian’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Brian’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Ralph L. Kittelmann Sr., 78 of Sidney and longtime Panhandle resident, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned at this time. You may view Ralph’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ralph’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Leo E. Schaf, 87 of Scottsbluff and former Sidney resident, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff. Graveside Military Honors will be at 1 p.m., Friday, June 19 in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Friday morning to sign Leo’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family for Mass Services in Leo’s name. You may view Leo’s Book of Memories, leave c... Full story
The 24th annual; family friendly “Ride the Ridge” trial ride will be held Saturday, June 20 at Fort Robinson State Park in Harrison. There will be a variety of choices for riders this year. The morning ride will start four miles west of the park on Soldier Creek Road at 9 a.m. It will be six miles in length. There will be an afternoon ride at 1 p.m. starting at the mare barns. Both of those rides are free, A Trail Challenge activity and a horseback poker run will also be held in the afternoon. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and a park sti...
AMES, Iowa – Chappell’s Mckenzie Lynn Steger earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Iowa State University for the 2015 spring semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Steger earned her degree in veterinary medicine last month....
Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska will accept applications from July 1-31 for anyone needing assistance with school supplies. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served served basis, and applicants must come in person. For more information, call CAPWN at (308) 635-3089....
Wednesday, June 17 Cast of Bronze-Dallas, a hand-bell choir from Texas, will perform a concert on Wednesday, June 17 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Sidney First United Methodist Church. The free concert is one of the group’s first stop on its summer tour. Amber Davis White, a former Sidney resident, is a member of the group. For more information, contact Joy Davis at (402) 705-3029. Thursday, June 18 Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. A variety of topics will be discussed and foo... Full story
Father’s Day is almost here. If you’re a father, especially one with young children, get ready to add to your collection of homemade cards, ties, golf tees or other such gifts designed to please you. Your greatest gift, of course, is your children — and you would doubtlessly get great satisfaction from knowing that you’ve provided them with financial resources that can benefit their lives in many ways. So, why not use this Father’s Day as a starting point for investing in your children’s futures? Here are a few methods for doing just that:...
After being involved in a pitchers duel for about five innings, defensive miscues by Sidney and a few timely hits by Chadron conspired to upend the Post #17 juniors 6-2 at Legion Field on Tuesday night. Though the juniors were scheduled to be the opening act in a junior-senior doubleheader, the senior game was halted by lightning after just a half inning. Zack Means pitched a perfect top of the first before umpires called a halt to the proceedings at the first sign of lightning. After a delay...
