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As Cheyenne County moves toward constructing a new jail, officials say they are deliberately moving slowly to ensure a new facility is prudent, economical and sensible. Earlier this week, the board of commissioners approved an agreement with D.A. Davidson, a bond underwriter, to help crunch the numbers. A feasibility study has already documented the myriad deficiencies of the existing jail and the need for an expanded facility. Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson said that report just put in writing the lack of space, safety issues and...
A structure fire on Thursday afternoon caused extensive damage to a single-dwelling trailer in Sidney. The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department responded to the residence in the 2300 block of Jackson Street at 2 p.m. "When we arrived, smoke was coming out of the trailer," Larry Chaon, assistant fire chief, said. "After we entered, we found a fire in the back end of it, in the bedroom." An investigation conducted by the Nebraska State Fire Marshall's Office determined the flames were caused by an...
Cheyenne County law enforcement agencies are looking for two men who are wanted in separate cases and who may be in the area. Wyatt Coleman, 28, is wanted on a felony warrant from Colorado, said Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson. According to court documents, Coleman was arrested in Logan County in August and charged with four felonies: eluding authorities in a vehicle, menacing with a real or simulated weapon, possession of a weapon by a prohibited person and using the identification of...
Cool Kids Club/No Limits hosted an all-day event at North Elementary on Friday. The theme of the day was "energy" with a focus on alternative sources. According to program director Coleen Langdon, because school was not in session, this event was important for working families so children don't have to be home alone. Students were able to create paper rockets, parachutes, learn about energy and enjoy a movie at the Fox Theatre. Pictured from left are: Haley Havorka, Sandra Cranford and Starr...
The battle at Big Hole was a devastating loss for the Nez Perce. They had been unprepared for Colonel John Gibbon's surprise attack believing, as Looking Glass had assured, that by leaving Idaho Territory they would be safe. Nearly every Nez Perce family had been affected by the battle leaving family members either dead or wounded. And among the many wounded was Chief Joseph's wife. The killing of men, women and children by U.S. troops changed the face of the Nez Perce War from being a fight...
Jared Truetken has joined Points West Community Bank as an agricultural loan officer. "We are excited and privileged to have Jared join our team," said bank president Bruce Batt. "With many years of experience in the agriculture industry, Jared brings significant expertise and provides additional capabilities and depth to our team as we seek to meet the financing needs of our rural communities. Jared's successful career and local market knowledge makes him a valuable asset to our bank." Prior...
Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. Saturday, Oct. 24 5th Annual Sunol Halloween Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the old Sunol School. The festival will include games, a costume contest and a haunted house! Food will be served from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come have some Hallowe... Full story
My wife and I just recently received our annual fall flu shot, and it got me to thinking about how the vaccine and immunization program has played an important role in avoiding many harmful diseases. I would like to use the vaccination process as a spiritual illustration of God’s plan of salvation. As we all know, the Panhandle of Nebraska is well known for its cows and ranching. Who knew that cows would save the lives of countless people? In 1796, a physician named Edward Jenner decided to prove a theory that had been circulating for some t...
Compiled By Delaney Uhrig These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 Years Ago 'County Officials Salaries Given Substantial Boost; Could Spur Competition' Oct. 22, 1965 Terms for all but two of the Cheyenne County officials will expire on the last day of 1966. Those whose terms will extend another two years are Judge Sydney Finch and First District Commissioner A. A. Fenske. Officials...
Creek Valley High School’s volleyball squad posted a pair of victories at home Thursday when it hosted a triangular against South Platte and Garden County. The Storm downed South Platte 25-20, 25-20 and then dispatched Garden County 25-12, 25-16. In the opener, Payje Misegadis recorded seven kills and 12 digs against South Platte (6-12) and teammate Andi Ortgies added four kills and four blocks. Samantha Schmid dished out 13 assists for the Storm and teammates Joey Straber and Madison McFee had 15 and 12 digs respectively. In the nightcap, M...
The Leyton High School volleyball team lost a tough, five-set match Thursday night against visiting Crawford. The Lady Warriors fell 25-15, 13-25, 25-21, 17-25, 17-15. Leyton slipped to 19-8, while Crawford improved to 10-11. “This was a hard-fought match between our two teams,” said Leyton head coach Jodi Craig. “Too many unforced errors cost us the win. We had several opportunities to capitalize on their mistakes or missed serves, and simply didn’t.” “Defensively, Cheyenne Nickel and Natalie Cruise dug the ball well, and Diedra Waite put u...
The Sidney High School girls’ cross country team captured third place at Friday’s Class C State Cross Country Championships at Kearney Country Club. Led by senior Jami Flores’ 13th-place finish, the Lady Raiders had four runners cross the finish line in the top 33 among the 89 runners. Flores covered the 5,000-meter course in 21 minutes, 6 seconds. She was followed by teammates Chantal Riggs (18th, 21:18), Erin Lindeman (22nd, 21:31), Preslie Allen (33rd, 21:55), Charlie Brockhaus (59th, 23:17) and Abby Heller (74th, 24:27). The Lady Raide...
Sidney High School’s Rachel Blauert has been selected to the 2015 Nebraska Coaches Association Girls’ Golf Super-State/All-State Team. Blauert finished in a tie for fifth at the Class B state championships last week. She shot rounds of 86 and 85, helping the Lady Raiders to a third-place finish as a team. The selection to the Super-State team is based solely on the golfers’ performance at the state championships. Joining Blauert on the team are: Kirsten Baete, Beatrice Kaylei Becker, Cozad Lacie Fox, West Point-Beemer Faith Harris, Grand Islan...
