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  • Richards, Sherman 2016 Old Settlers' Grand Marshals

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Aug 31, 2016

    Grand Marshals for the Lodgepole Old Settlers' Days Reunion have been announced. Preston Richards and Tammy Sherman will preside over the event's 92nd year. Grand Marshal Preston Richards is the youngest of seven children born to Albert and Stella (Gilliam)Richards. He was born June 2, 1950 in Sidney. Richards graduated from Lodgepole High School in 1968, during which time he worked at Zalesky's Petroleum gas station. After graduation, Richards traveled to Anchorage, Alaska where he started...

  • Karl Elmshaeuser discusses key issues

    Brittany Kuhns|Aug 31, 2016

    Karl Elmshaeuser spoke about key issues in Nebraska with Sloan Estates residents late last week. Elmshaeuser is running for Nebraska's Legislature in District 47 in the upcoming November elections. Elmshaeuser attended Northeast high school in Lincoln Nebraska. He went on to earn his associate's degree in Administration of Justice and a bachelor's degree in general studies. Elmhaeuser spent six years in the United States Marine Corps as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He is currently...

  • Piping project to be bid out

    Brittany Kuhns|Aug 31, 2016

    At the regular Sidney City Council meeting last week, Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler brought to council a potential price for the new piping project that needs to be done along highway link L17J. The project was brought to light after the water distribution pipeline project was finished along Ft. Sidney road and Pole Creek Crossing. The previous contractor informed the City Manager additional pipes would also need replaced along L17J near Old Post road. The old pipe system was unable to create the water pressure needed to properly function and...

  • Commissioners hold special meeting to discuss pavillion problem

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Aug 31, 2016

    Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Monday to discuss the Pavilion Building at the fairgrounds and the 2016-2017 Cheyenne County Budget. Troy Kurz, volunteering construction manager for the pavilion building, came before the Commissioners to discuss ventilation issues the new Pavilion building is facing. A combination of moisture and heat has proven to be an issue for the new building Kurz said. As a solution a ventilation system is set to be installed. “The ventilation system will be used to create air exchanges in t...

  • Correction

    Aug 31, 2016

    It was incorrectly reported in Tuesday’s Sun-Telegraph that District 47 legislative candidate Steve Erdman supports pro-choice. Mr. Erdman takes a pro-life position. We apologize for the error....

  • Jessie M. Huaracha - Death Notice

    Aug 31, 2016

    Jessie M. Huaracha, 87 of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Monday, August 29, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jessie’s care and funeral arrangements....

  • Jill Miller - Death Notice

    Aug 31, 2016

    Jill Miller, age 64 of Sidney, NE passed away at the Medical Center of the Rockies, Monday, August 29, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jill’s care and funeral arrangements....

  • Winifred M. Nichols

    Aug 31, 2016

    Winifred M. Nichols, 99 of Denver, and former Sidney, and Minot, ND resident, passed away Sunday morning, August 28, 2016 at the Brookdale Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Denver. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Winifred’s care and funeral arrangements....

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