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SIDNEY--The Cruise N Class Rod & Roll Car Show will be a big event in Sidney on October 5, and for the 38th year, classic cars, hot rods, and outstanding modern automobiles will delight the crowds that descend upon Sidney for one of the area's best-attended and fun events. This year's event will feature stars from the hit TV show "Counting Cars" who will be on hand to talk to show attendees and judge some of the vehicles in certain categories. Started in 1986, the event has consistently grown...
POTTER--On Wednesday, September 18, Potter-Dix High School hosted an assembly for all 7-12 grade students, and guest speaker Cara Filler addressed the students with an important message. Filler is a motivational speaker with an important message for young people. She stressed to the students the importance of the choices they make, and how youth, inexperience, and in boys, testosterone, can often lead to bad decisions that have tragic consequences. She detailed a personal experience in her life...
SIDNEY--The City Council of Sidney met for their regular meeting on September 10, and a rezoning ordinance and a Housing Authority Board Appointment were among the items on the agenda. After approving the previous meeting’s minutes, the council moved on to the meeting agenda. The first item of business concerned Ordinance 1864, providing for the rezoning of a parcel of land located in part of the Southwest quarter of Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 49 West of the 6th P.M. In Cheyenne C...
As part of a free celebration honoring the hard work and dedication of Sidney's Church of the Nazarene and Table of Grace mobile food pantry and mission store, community members were invited to The King's Inn in downtown Sidney on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event offered a meal of bratwurst and hotdogs as well as live music, and a bouncy house for the kids. Pastor of Church of the Nazarene and Director of Table of Grace food pantry and mission store, Lee Eads, commented, "We try to...
SIDNEY – Patrick Connor, the face behind Fantastick Patrick: the One Man Variety Show, will bring his entertaining antics to the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th. Connor's unique blend of comedy, awe-inspiring circus tricks, and live music is family-friendly and great for any age group that likes to have fun. The Fantastick Patrick show is fast-paced and full of variety. It includes everything from juggling fire, swords, and balls, to riding a g...
Offering new surroundings but the same consistent customer service, Uptown Image in Dalton, NE has just opened its newest location right off of the main road. Preparing for Small Business Saturday in Dalton, October 19, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm, Uptown Image as well as it's neighbors The Homestead Market and the Sagebrush Bar & Grill, will be offering specials that day as well as drawings for prizes. The event will also feature a variety of vendors....
On Wednesday, August 22, 2023 a female resident of Sidney was involved in a tragic one-vehicle accident when her 2010 Ford F-150 Super Cab Pick-Up collided with the 13th Avenue bridge railing. The vehicle had been driving westbound on Hickory Street when the driver suffered some type of medical emergency which caused her to lose consciousness and drive directly into the bridge railing at the top of the 13th Avenue underpass that heads to the North Side of Sidney. Over the past year, city officia...
As part of Nebraska High Plains Arts Council's 38th year in Sidney, Michelle Foster's "Welcome Home" showcase delighted patrons and ticket holders on Thursday, September 12th. Kicking off a colorful season from the East Coast, Foster tickled the ivories while crooning classics alongside her talented cohorts. The trio brought a warm and complex tone to the stage; a more "unplugged" and intimate show, the audience was encouraged to join in for popular songs such as "It's Too Late," and "I Feel the...
SPNRD - SIDNEY The South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) held public hearings on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, to receive public comments on the proposed budget and setting the final tax request for FY 2024- 2025. At their regular board meeting, the Board approved the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget of $2,641,579.83. The property tax request is set at $1,386,394.76, which causes the levy to be 0.046954 per $100 of assessed value. “This is 1% lower than last year’s levy of 0.047342. For a home valued at $100,000, property taxes will be...
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen is accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen's Connections (YCC) Class of 2025 until Tuesday, October 22, 2024. YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of our industry innovative and knowledgeable. This program helps emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues management, product research and marketing, and teaches participants how to become effective communicators. The YCC program is a two-year c...
The upcoming weed management and Pesticide applicator workshop and program is recommended for anyone needing pesticide recertification credits or for those simply wanting information about controlling noxious weeds. You may attend to gather information even if you do not need the credits. The event will be held on Friday, October 24, 2024 from 8am until 2pm in the Founder’s Room at the Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO. Coffee and breakfast pasteries will be served b...
Fall turkey season will open soon, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wants to reacquaint hunters with the changes that first became effective last fall. The changes to the fall season are: • The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 30. • Each hunter may only have one fall permit. • The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Turkeys may be checked by internet at Outdoo...
Lately, I’ve been feeling a wave of frustration as I step out into my small community. It’s disheartening to experience the cold shoulders and dismissive attitudes from certain business owners and educators who seem to think they’re above it all. It’s as if they’ve forgotten the very essence of what makes our community thrive: the people who live here. When I walk into a local store (Walmart, Safeway) attend a community event (fair, downtown sounds, etc), and speak with certain persons from our medical field and or judicial system, often I f...
Located 20 minutes past Lake McConaughy almost directly neighboring Ash Hollow State Park, The Most Unlikely Place is quietly bustling with artwork, cuisine, and community waiting for new travelers to walk through its front door to discover the unknown. Nestled inside proudly on display for September is Chappell local, Ron Nordyke's, original artwork; a colorful combination of meaningful painted depictions showcasing quilts, natural life, and quiet moments. You may recognize Nordyke beyond the...
SIDNEY-- A break-in was caught on video surveillance at Little Tornado Towing and Recovery in Sidney earlier this month, and the victim posted the video of the alleged perpetrator on social media. That action has been credited with the quick identification of the burglary suspect. On Thursday, September 5, Sidney Police Chief Joe Aiken said that the Sidney Police Department had identified the suspect and knew his whereabouts. The video showed a young man in a blue shirt and dark-colored shorts...
By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Water and Cropping Educator Crops in the North Platte Valley and the Panhandle are doing well. This is good for the growers as irrigation deliveries will shut down beginning Sept. 16. According to a Pathfinder Irrigation District press release, the Interstate Canal system irrigation deliveries will terminate as water levels in the canal drop. The Supply Canal, High Line Canal, and Low Line Canal will be shut down on Sept. 18, and. irrigation deliveries will...
The Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund (DGSHF) knows that the creativity and ideas of farmers, ranchers, teachers and students can often exceed the budget available for special projects. DGSHF is now accepting applications for grant funding made available to organizations, projects, people, and initiatives that are advancing soil health and regenerative agriculture. The fund was established to promote educational practices related to soil health and regenerative agriculture, including but not limited to no-till farming, water conservation, tree...
The Nebraska Extension will host an Introduction to Schedule F, Tax Planning for Farms and Ranches Workshop on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Scottsbluff at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center, 4502 Avenue I. "Farmers and ranchers, especially new and beginning producers, often have questions about tax planning for their business," said Jessica Groskopf, Extension Educator. "This workshop will provide you with the basic information you need when filing a...
CHAPPELL--The Chappell Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday, September 4 and several agenda items were discussed and resolved during the meeting. After the old business was discussed, the attendees went on to the current agenda. A delicious lunch of lasagna and a salad was provided by Ann Wick. The "Movies in the Park" events turned out to be well-attended, however, the attendance seemed dependent upon the popularity of the movie presented. Free popcorn was supplied for the events by the...
BY Gwen Devie The Lodgepole Community Fund hosted a free-will taco dinner on Saturday, August 31, at the Panther Activity Center (PAC) in Lodgepole, Nebraska, as a fundraising event for the PAC. This event was part of the Labor Day weekend festivities celebrating Old Settlers' 100th Anniversary in Lodgepole. The event raised over $1,700 which will help to offset maintenance and repairs needed at the PAC. The PAC needs work done on the restrooms and the boiler, with repairs estimated at $28,000....
By Kayla Wells Dalton Fall Festival Director Special to the Sun-Telegraph This year, our Dalton Fall Festival will bring many of the same events as last year plus a couple of new! Saturday, September 28th, our Senior Citizens group will serve coffee, rolls, and breakfast burritos out of the Senior Citizens building from 8:30-10 am to kick off the day. A sand volleyball tournament will begin at 9 am at Sagebrush Bar & Grill. At 10 am, the parade on Highway 385 will commence. Please try to park on a side street and walk to your spot along the...
SIDNEY--September 6 in Sidney marked the culmination of an effort by many groups and individuals that will benefit the entire Cheyenne County community for years to come. The ribbon was officially cut at SRMC - Emergency Medical Services housed at 714 Osage Street in Sidney. Bright sunshine and a comfortable breeze were enjoyed by the attendees and the many City and County government representatives on hand. EMS Director Shannon Odiet cut the red ribbon which was extended between the mirrors on...
The Lodgepole community celebrated its one-hundredth year of celebrating its history and camaraderie from August 30 through September 2, 2024. The celebration started at the Steer In diner on Friday, August 30, 2024, where friends and neighbors came together to celebrate this annual event. On Saturday family-friendly events included everyone's favorite event, the car show which displayed a nice variety of the area's motorcycles, cars, and trucks. A golf tournament at the Chappell Golf Course, a...
The village of Potter was bustling with activity on Saturday, August 31st as the 93rd Potter Days celebration was formally kicked off by a 5k color run and walk. The paint run, which promotes community activity and fun, hosted over 30 athletes looking to sweat in the summer sun while enjoying a little extra color in their day. Part of the annual tradition, the Potter parade hosted different local organizations, over 200 dirt-bikers as well as two Potter Days Queens, a tie for the first time in 2...
The 2024 Potter Days Queen Crowning was held Wednesday, August 28th, in the Railroad Park in Potter. Ballots cast by the community ended in a tie. Co-Queens for 2024 are are Miss Kenzie Shoemaker daughter of Shawn and Nikki Shoemaker, and Miss Micayla McConnell, daughter of Royce and Lisa McConnell. Their attendant is Miss AnnMarie Pease, daughter of Todd and Angela Pease. All three ladies are Juniors at Potter-Dix High School. Escorts for the crowning were PDHS senior Jaxson Chase, and two...
