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The 2015 Night of Hope Cancer Walk brought locals to Sidney's Legion Park to celebrate and remember loved ones who have died of cancer, continue to battle and those who have overcome the disease. The annual "Survivor's Lap" kicked off the event. The Sidney Red Raiders' Danz Team greeted each survivor with a white balloon to release on the bridge where "HOPE" was lit up on the side. Luminaries decorated with names and messages outlined the path as family and friends encouraged and applauded as ea...
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a bid for the construction of a new livestock building at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. The $368,000 structure will replace an aging facility at the fairgrounds, but it‘s contingent upon a fundraising effort to secure the needed funds. Troy Curz, who has helped the effort to replace the existing building, said he reviewed both bids that were submitted for the new building. “I put together an analysis of the two original bids,” he said. “I broke it down, gleaning as much in...
Gov. Pete Ricketts visited Sidney last week during a tour of Western Nebraska for a series of town halls. After a meeting at Cabela's, Ricketts stopped by the Sidney Sun-Telegraph office for an exclusive sit down to discuss the past legislative session, current issues facing the state and upcoming hurdles in the future. To a question about the challenges communities near the Colorado boarder face enforcing marijuana laws, the governor said Nebraska is currently involved in a lawsuit against...
Whether it was the first day of elementary school or the last first day of college, local students arrived at their respective schools this morning. Students at Leyton Public Schools, Creek Valley Public Schools and Western Nebraska Community College's Sidney campus returned to their classrooms for a new year. The halls at Leyton Elementary were filled with excited students decorating their lockers and catching up with friends and teachers. Although excited, third-grader Trey Weeda said he had...
Brian J. Linneman, an executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Cabela’s, will become a strategic advisor to the company, effective Aug. 31. Linneman has been with Cabela’s for 17 years and has been the CMO since January 2010. Prior to that role, he held various positions including corporate logistics manager, director of strategic projects, vice president of strategic projects and MIS, vice president and chief operating officer and senior vice president of global supply chain and operations. “Brian has made signi... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.70 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.68 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were 67.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6 cents per gallon higher t...
Mary Ann Rieken, 86 of Sidney, passed away at her home, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20 with Wake Services at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening, Aug. 19. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery following Mass. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. You may view Mary Ann’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. In lie... Full story
Paul Steven Raymond of Sidney was among nearly 750 students who received degrees during the University of Nebraska’s summer commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Raymond earned a bachelor of fine arts from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Shane Farritor, Lederer Professor of Engineering, delivered the commencement address. Farritor leads UNL’s Robotics and Mechatronics Lab, a research and education program focused on the innovative application of robotics technology. The graduates were from 35 states, the... Full story
The Serenity Cafe in Sidney held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.... Full story
Ongoing Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. for the rest of the summer. The Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square in Sidney from 8 -11 a.m. The Bridge Marathon will begin playing again in September. Each pair plays once a month with different opponent and keeps a cumulative score through May. There is a fee to play which is donated to the Office for Mentally Retarded for their projects. If you would like to play, call Lynn Poppen at (308) 254-0704 or Kathy Mattoon (308) 25... Full story
With 100 or more spectators watching from the stands, the Sidney High School football team donned full pads for the first time on Saturday for a Red-White scrimmage just 13 days before its scheduled season opener at Chadron. Dressed and ready to go, the players arrived at Weymouth Field about 8:45 a.m. The morning began with stretching execises and warm-ups before the action began shortly before 9:30. The freshmen team took the field first and the game progressed toward those likely to be in...
Job's Daughters International, Bethel #25 of Sidney, recently competed in its annual state competition in Peru, Neb. Members from the Sidney area who competed were: Abby Heller, Kate Huson, Jolene Oliverius, Janessa Carley, Autumn Hartwig, Raina Hartwig, Ginny Herboldsheimer, Jordan Cook, Amanda Beier and Josie Dowse. Bethel #25 placed first in the Team Ritual Competition for a large bethel. It also took first in Team Signing to "Nearer My God to Thee," and third place in Team Choir...
