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  • Suicide Awareness Event Sets Record

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    Legion Park was busy with walkers, artists, children chattering and adults talking within the cool shade of the trees near the Shelter House. Under the surface, many held that puts them in an unfortunate membership — survivor of a loved-one's death. On Sept. 15, Sidney's Walk Out of Darkness suicide awareness event with 106 registered walkers. As of Sept. 17, the event raised $7,800, more than in 2018, according to event coordinator Liz Borgmann. The event had a fundraising goal of $3,000 and r...

  • Sidney Resident Battling Cancer

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    She has a son. She is active in the Sidney and Cheyenne County Community. She is in a battle against Stage 4 Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer and Adenocarcinoma of the liver. Stephanie Hajek is a lifelong resident of Sidney, daughter of Cathy (Wolff) Hecker, and a graduate of Sidney High School. She started working for Cabela's the same year she graduated from high school, eventually transferring to the corporate offices. She was diagnosed with cancer in July of this year and soon began...

  • Dalton Fall Festival

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    The Village of Dalton celebrated with their Fall Festival Friday. Parade floats included the Job's Daughters, American Legion and VFW....

  • William Florian Brings 'The Spirit and Songs of the 60s' to Sidney

    Sep 25, 2019

    William Florian, former lead singer for The New Christy Minstrels, will take the stage at Sidney High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to weave together music, stories and humor in his upbeat and heartwarming show "Those Were The Days." The audience will be treated to hits from the 1960s originally performed by Peter, Paul and Mary, Neil Diamond, John Denver, The Mamas and the Papas, and other well-known artists of the era. Songs will include "This Land Is Your Land,"...

  • Best Plumbing Awarded Fairgrounds Bid

    Forrest Hershberger, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    The Cheyenne County Commissioners met in special session Monday morning, awarding the water project at the county fairgrounds to Best Plumbing and Heating of Sidney. The project is for replacement of a 6-inch water line from the east side of the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds to the west. Farris Engineering was contracted to oversee the project. Business Development Manager Mark Mazour said Farris Engineering was contacted to document the condition of the water lines and what could be done to...

  • September is Suicide Prevention Month

    Sep 25, 2019

    Lincoln – It can be frightening if someone you love talks about suicidal thoughts. It can be even more frightening if you find yourself thinking about dying or giving up on life. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as suicide is a permanent solution to (often) temporary problems. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and provides an opportunity to openly discuss this pressing health emergency. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide rates have increased by 30 percent s...

  • Sidney High School Class of '69

    Sep 25, 2019

    The Sidney High School class of 1969 held their 50-year reunion on August 16, 17 and 18th. Fifty seven classmates and their guests attended. Front Row: Chris Brening, Larry Lingwall, Greg Merick, Eddie Geiger, Keith Nienhueser, Gerald Thompson, Steve Bruce, Second Row: Sandra Chryst Applegate, Dale Foland, Kathleen Grant, MIke Green, Sheree Evans Metcalf, Barbara Gillgren Bauer, Pam Hahler, Debbie Witters Sterling, Sandy Spearow White, Teresa Divis Walker, Sara Johnson Bourlier, Carole Smith...

  • Sidney Rally Falls Short, Drops Heartbreaker in OT

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    Sidney's Red Raider Football team dropped to 2-and-2 on the season with a loss 28-to-27 loss against the Cozad Haymakers Friday night at Weymouth Field. It was Homecoming and the pre-game festivities had the boisterous home crowd eager for a Sidney victory. Sidney's defense held on the first series, forcing a three-and-out and energizing the Sidney faithful. But Sidney senior quarterback Eli Ahrens misfired on a third down pass attempt, and the Haymakers intercepted and took over with great fiel...

  • Lady Raiders Continue Hot Start

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team continued to tally wins over the course of the week, running up a 9-and-1 record early in the season. New Sidney Head Coach Markus Ehrke has been able to keep the girls focused on minimizing mistakes and communicating effectively on the court, building their confidence as a unit. The Lady Raiders have only lost one match to date, against the number one ranked C-2 Hastings St. Cecilia Lady Bluehawks in the championship match of the Cozad Tournament on...

  • Area Volleyball Round-up

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Sep 25, 2019

    Creek Valley: The Lady Storm hosted the Maywood/Hayes Center Lady Wolves on Friday and lost in straight sets 25-8, 25-10, 25-16. Creek Valley falls to 2-8 on the season, and goes on the road to face Arthur County on Friday. Leyton: The Lady Warriors had a busy week, beating Bayard and Perkins County then falling two sets to one to Bridgeport in tournament action. The Lady Warriors improved their record to 5-5 on the season and were scheduled to face Garden County at home on Tuesday. Potter-Dix:...

  • Public Records

    Sep 25, 2019

    Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office September 11, 2019 7:26 pm, Transport, Scottsbluff 7:19 pm, Traffic Accident, No Injury, US Hwy 30 & CR 99, Cheyenne Cty. 6:49 pm, Paper Service, 800 Block King St. 7:00 pm, Paper Service, 2200 block Linden St. 6:29 pm, Follow Up, 10th Ave. 6:36 pm, Paper Service, 1000 block 9th Ave. 12:03 pm, Training, Sidney 4:15 pm, Motor Vehicle Inspection, 1800 Hickory St. 3:34 pm, Transport, Scottsbluff 2:11 pm, Motor Vehicle Inspection, 2600 Montery Dr. 2:00 pm, Transport, Scottsbluff 11:29 am, Escort Funeral, Potter 9...

  • Dianne E. (Noble) Brown - Obituary

    Sep 25, 2019

    Graveside Services for Dianne E. (Noble) Brown will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (CST) at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, south of Maxwell, Nebraska. Dianne E. (Noble) Brown, 76, of Holdrege, died Friday, September 20, 2019 in Holdrege. In Sidney, she worked at the Chicken House, Midwec Manufacturing Plant, and Cabela's. Dianne was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Don Brown; & grandson, Jeremy Barowsky. Survivors: her children: Jay Noble of Sidney; Marcus (...