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A garage located at 604 16th Ave. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. Stacey McKnight, owner of the property, said she was startled awake at 4 a.m. by the sound of her neighbor pounding on her front door. "I don't even know my neighbor's name yet," she said, "but he was yelling, 'You gotta get out of bed! Your garage is on fire!' " McKnight said her immediate thoughts went to her 11-year-old son, who often sleeps in the garage. She panicked when she couldn't find him, but he was sleeping in...
Wayne and Georgia Hawkins have been named the marshals for the 2014 "For Peetz Sake Parade." Interestingly, they follow in the footsteps of Wayne's parents, Delbert and Velma Hawkins, who previously served as parade marshals. Wayne and Georgia have lived in Peetz since they were married June 6, 1964. Wayne is a lifelong Peetz resident, while Georgia was born in Sidney and resided there until their marriage. The couple has four children: Bryan Hawkins, who lives in Oakland, Calif.; Rhonda (husban... Full story
Thomas H. Evans Technician 4th Grade U.S. Army 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. Thomas H. "Tom" Evans was in his senior year of high school in a small town in north central Missouri. When he arrived home from class in the spring of 1943, he found a postcard addressed to him. It was from the...
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Cynthia Grant, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of distribution of marijuana, a class III felony. She requested an attorney. Preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 2 at 9:15 a.m. Bond set at $100,000 with 10%. Cynthia Grant, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of Possession of Hash, a class IV felony. She requested an attorney. Preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 2... Full story
Runza restaurants raised more than $43,000 as part of its “Great Books for Great Kids” fundraiser on Sept. 16. All 80 Runzas in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Kansas donated 15 percent of sales that day to purchase books for libraries, schools and school foundations in communities with a store location. The fundraiser promotes the importance of reading and literacy and raised $43,248.31 this year. In the 12-year history of the program,, more than $362,000 has been donated. Runza was recognized by the National Restaurant Association in 2005 for... Full story
The national celebration of Constitution Week, commemorating one of the country’s most important documents, is also one of the least known official observances. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated to Constitution Week. The resolution was adopted and signed into law the following year by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. A Daughters of the American Revolution chapter operates... Full story
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Thursday, Sept. 18 Newcomer’s Social on Sept. 18, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sidney High School cafeteria. New to Cheyenne County in the last 24 months? Join us for door prizes, great food, a bouncy house and other activities. Grand prize is a Cabela’s pellet grill! Vote for this year’s “Big Cheese” in the second annual Grilled Cheese... Full story
It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but from time to time, you have some extra disposable income. When this happens, how should you use the funds? Assuming you have adequate emergency savings — typically, three to six months’ worth of living expenses — should you pay off debts, or fund your IRA or another investment account? There’s no one “correct” answer — and the priority of these options may change, depending on your financial goals. However, your first step may be to consider what type of debt you’re thinking of paying...
It was a bag of mixed marbles for the Sidney High varsity volleyball team, as it split its home triangular on Tuesday night at the Cabela’s Athletic Facility. The Lady Raiders were swept by Chadron in the first match, but came back to sweep Bridgeport in the second. Sidney (3-3) made several mistakes early on against a fiery young Chadron (4-1) team but still held a 13-7 lead at one point on the strength of its blocking. Chadron’s big swingers – junior Chandler Hagemanna and sophomore Jadyn McCartney – had a tough time finding open space for ki...
Sophomore Jack Feddersen carries the ball for Sidney High School's junior varsity team in Monday night's 28-8 loss at Kimball.... Full story
Leyton senior Kaitlyn Berner (No. 11) and junior Diedra Waite (No. 7) block a Paxton kill attempt in Tuesday night's match at Paxton.... Full story
The Sidney High varsity girls’ golf team added another top-three tournament finish to its resume, coming in third with a score of 404 at the Gering Invite on Tuesday morning. Scottsbluff won the tournament with a remarkable team score of 356. Gering took second with a 390, while Alliance finished fourth with a 523. With Tuesday’s result, Sidney continued its streak of placing in the top three in each of its five tournaments this season. Considering that there have been two freshmen – Jordan Cook and Emma Alexander – on the varsity team for mos...
