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  • Local voters heading to polls to cast ballots

    Everett Johnson|Nov 4, 2014

    Today is Election Day and a number of Sidney residents are heading to the polls to take part in that time-honored tradition of casting their ballot. The polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters in Sidney can cast their ballots at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, 10955 U.S. Highway 30. Voters in Gurley, Lodgepole, Potter and Union Valley will find polling places at their respective fire halls. “I think voting is important as a citizen and an American to vote,”said voter Jim Gerhold, who cast his ballot at the fairgrounds thi...

  • 'Interactive' Beatles tribute coming to Sidney this week

    Dawn Graves|Nov 4, 2014

    This isn't your ordinary Beatles tribute show. Yesterday and Today: An Interactive Beatles Experience is a concert event coming to Sidney this week, and it won't be performed by Fab Four impersonators. Don't expect wigs, fake Liverpool accents and ankle boots on stage for this show. What audiences can expect is a unique, interactive entertainment experience where they choose the set list and share the reasons behind their love of the Beatles. The show will be Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the...

  • Return of Pack #36

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Nov 4, 2014

    Cub Scout Pack #36 has returned to Peetz, Colo. The Peetz Cub Scout Pack, which consists of nine boys, is sponsored by the Peetz Lions Club. Roy and Brandee Gillham are spearheading the pack and serving as den leader and cubmaster, while Robyn Schumacher is the advancement chair and Loretta Coakley is the treasurer. The boys have already enjoyed a great time at a day-long Chuckwagon Skills Day and are planning some new adventures....

  • WNCC to offer free haircuts to veterans in November

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Nov 4, 2014

    The Western Nebraska Community cosmetology department in Sidney will offer free haircuts to veterans as part of the “Red, White and Blue, Honoring You” event. Veterans and active duty military will receive a free haircut Tuesdays through Fridays during the month of November. Active or former military simply need to show their military identification to receive a free haircut. WNCC Cosmetology also offers free haircuts at the Harms Advanced Technology Center at the Scottsbluff campus on Nov. 17. Cosmetology Instructor Pamela Leever said the ide...

  • Court Brief 11-04-14

    Nov 4, 2014

    The following people appeared in Deuel County District Court on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Matthew Mann, age 24 of Sidney, appeared for status hearings on three cases with charges of Burglary, Violation of a Domestic Protection Order, Terroristic Threats and Stalking. A class III, IV, IV, and IV felony; respectively. He pled no contest to amended charges of Violation of a Domestic Protection Order and Terroristic Threats, both class IV felonies. Judge ordered a Pre-sentence investigation report. Sentencing set for...

  • Community Calendar 11-04-14

    Nov 4, 2014

    UPCOMING Christmas Craft Show held at Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Dec. 6, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors wanted by Nov. 15th, please call Brenda at 254-7131 for info. Wednesday, Nov. 5 How to bounce back after a setback will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Wed., Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at Lifetree Cafe - Sidney, 2305 San Marino Rd., Sidney, Neb. 69162. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Deb Aikens at 308-254-3124 or h...

  • Physical Therapy Today: Beat Type 2 diabetes with physical therapy

    Casey Cortney, Licensed Physical Therapist|Nov 4, 2014

    November is American Diabetes month. Although you may not think “physical therapy” if you have diabetes, the American Physical Therapy Association has stated that a safe, individualized exercise program may be the key in preventing type 2 diabetes for those at high risk for the disease. Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $174 billion. The cost of caring for someone with diabetes is $1 out...

  • Creek Valley, Potter-Dix to meet in subdistrict final

    Will Korn|Nov 4, 2014

    The Creek Valley Storm (20-5) and the Potter-Dix Coyotes will battle in the D1-12 subdistrict final game Tuesday at 6 p.m. MDT at the Ogallala Auditorium. The top-seeded Storm defeated No. 5 Sutherland (6-23) in the first round on Monday night by scores of 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-11. Second-seeded Potter-Dix took down No. 3 Dundy County-Stratton (10-17) by scores of 25-21, 19-25, 26-24, 25-16. The winner of tonight's championship match will play the winner of the subdistrict D1-11 – either M...