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Known as the Cupcake Boss, a dancer, crafter and all-around sweet young girl, 10-year-old Madison Frerichs was suddenly afflicted with a painful abdominal condition in August that doctors haven't yet been able to diagnose or treat. Madison's digestive tract has progressively shut down since her first pediatric appointment 65 days ago, according to her father, Dennis Cheatham. "The initial problem started with the large intestine, followed by the small intestine, and by Day 40, her stomach...
Four Western Nebraska Community College received $500 veteran's scholarships at a ceremony Thursday morning at the Sidney Municipal Airport. The Veterans Upward Bound program presented two $500 foundation scholarships to Christopher Buckley and Alan Smith. Those were funded through donations to the program via the WNCC Foundation. Richard Weinmaster received his award from the SPC James R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship, while Paul Bennett received a scholarship from Security First Bank of Sidney.... Full story
Peetz Plateau School kicked off its annual Red Ribbon Week, which focuses on an anti-bully/anti-drug message, on Tuesday. Northeastern Junior College head basketball coach Eddie Trenkle was the keynote speaker challenging students of Peetz to "take care of each other." Trenkle, assistant coach Steve Soza and players took the time to share peer pressure experiences of their own. Pictured are members of the Peetz K-12 student body and staff. Red Ribbon Week is hosted by Peetz High School's... Full story
Eleanor M. Zilmer, 93 of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Eleanor’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Susan Lenzen Sneddon passed away peacefully Wed., Oct. 29th 2014 at Autumn Spring Assisted Living Facility in Anchorage, AK. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Sidney.... Full story
William "Bill" Junior Fankhauser, 93 of Humboldt, Neb., was born on Dec. 2, 1920 in Humboldt, to William and Pearl Viola (Kinter) Fankhauser. Bill was raised on the family farm south of Humboldt where he attended country school. He then attended Humboldt public schools and graduated from Humboldt High School with the class of 1938. Bill continued his education at Peru State College where he received his Bachelors Degree in 1942 and earned a Masters of Education from the University of... Full story
Velma Jacobs, 97 of Sidney and a longtime Chappell resident, died early Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2014, one day short of her 98th birthday, at the Golden Living Center in Sidney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Mon., Nov. 3, 2014 in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chappell with Father Antony Thekkekara officiating. A Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Chappell Cemetery. Memorials have been established to St. Joseph's... Full story
Friday, Oct. 31st - Halloween The City of Sidney’s Trick-Or-Treat Halloween Festival will be held on Fri., Oct. 31st in Hickory Street Square. Trick-Or-Treat, Best Costume Prize and more will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information or to help hand out candy call 308-254-7846. Trick-or-Treat at the Golden Living Center! All kids are welcome. Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info, call 254-4756 Sunday, Nov. 2 German Dinner at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church (East of Gurley) on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join u... Full story
James and Jennifer Fischer at 1532 Maple Street received the Holiday Yard for Halloween. James commented that Jennifer loves to decorate for the holidays. She is looking forward to having a couple more days to add to her decorations. Pictured left to right are James and Jennifer Fischer, Margaret Lieneman, Sue Hiett & Bev Arellano. Keep Sidney Beautiful will be looking for yards for the upcoming holidays. Call us at 308-254-5851 to nominate your neighbor.... Full story
Dear Editor, As November 4th approaches, a vote cast by “R” or “D” affiliation has significant ramifications. Voting should be for the best person to help Nebraska grow and prosper. Which candidate actually has farm experience? Small business experience? Which candidate has focused on the citizens of Nebraska for support? Which has relied on money from out-of-state big PACs who care nothing about Nebraska except registering “win” in a party’s column? Chuck Hassebrook grew up on a family farm, worked by his family for over a century. He a... Full story
Dear Editor, Seeing the Sun-Telegraph photo (Oct. 27 edition) of one of our top Sidney Red Raiders cross country runners struggling to reach the finish line at the state championships, well, was painful. Albeit, our Red Raiders boys’ and girls’ cross country teams performed with a mindset like the true champions that they are at state. The boys had to overcome some adversity in hot, humid late October conditions, yet finished in the top 10 teams. The girls were just two teams away from winning it all. Their third-place finish speaks vol... Full story
The Sidney High School football team finished with a 7-2 record this season and qualified for the Nebraska Class B state tournament. The Red Raiders open play Friday against Seward at Concordia University, Nebraska at 6 p.m. (MDT). The Sidney High football team will make its second consecutive appearance in the NSAA Class B state playoffs on Friday night, when it faces the No. 8 seeded Seward Bluejays in the first round. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. MDT at Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward. The eighth-seeded Red Raiders are coming off a 48-0...
