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  • Arterburn to serve as Sidney mayor

    Don Ogle|Dec 16, 2016

    Sidney's City Council welcomed a new member and realigned leadership roles in regular session Tuesday. In his last act as Sidney's Mayor, Mark Nienhueser nominated Kelly Utley to replace Councilman Chris Gay, whose term ended with the meeting. Gay chose earlier this year not to run for re-election, citing a desire to pursue other interests. Councilman Joe Arterburn was re-elected, but with two openings and only Arterburn on the ballot, council needed to fill the opening by appointment. In...

  • Visitors Center brings holiday fun

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Dec 16, 2016

    Cheyenne County Visitors Center (CCVC) will be joining in the fun of celebrating the season by hosting carriage rides and pictures with Santa in the upcoming days. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the CCVC will be offering free carriage rides through the City of Sidney. Carriage riders will be picked up at 10th and Hickory St. Tourism Director Heather Hausman said the ride will last about ten minuets and riders will have the option to stop by and visit the Post Commanders home. "We will stop at the Post...

  • Sidney places fifth in District Play Production

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Dec 16, 2016

    Sidney High School (SPS) recently hosted the Class B-6 District Play Production Contest in Sidney, placing fifth in the contest. The District Play Production Contest was held Dec. 3 at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Coach Marsha Thorpe said eight schools participated in the contest. Sidney's one-act comedy play, "Shakespeare in Hollywood," received high superior ratings from the three judges. Subscribe to the Sidney Sun-Telegraph to read the rest of the story. (308) 254-2818 817...

  • Bruce R. Johnson - Obituary

    Dec 16, 2016

    Bruce R. Johnson, age 64 of Dalton, NE passed away at his home Sunday, December 11, 2016. Cremation has been held. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. You may view Bruce's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bruce's care and funeral arrangements. Bruce Ried Johnson, the son of Donald Arvid and Eileen (Chubko)...

  • Chris E. Ahlm - Obituary

    Dec 16, 2016

    Chris E. Ahlm, age 36 of Stratton, CO and former Gurley, NE resident passed away on June 1, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 17th with Wake Services at 7 p.m., Friday, December 16th. Both services will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dalton with Father Dave Rykwalder and Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday until 4 p.m. to sign Chris' register...

  • David M. McElwain Commander - U.S. Navy - 1989-2010

    Larry Nelson|Dec 16, 2016

    At age thirty-four, David McElwain was recruited into a Navy Reserve unit near Battle Creek, Michigan. A friend, who was already in the Reserve unit, knew of an opening and knew of just the right man to fill it! David was an ordained minister and was serving the congregation of a church in Michigan. Among the requirements of becoming a Chaplain included being an ordained minister or having performed in a similar field such as counseling. Once he became a Navy Reservist, he went on to Chaplain's...