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In an article which ran in the Sidney Sun-Telegraph on Thursday, July 27 on 1A titled, “Cheyenne County revokes bond in vehicle homicide case.” The decedent was mistakenly identified as the driver. Sidney resident Lori Wiens, 48, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, was a passenger in the fatal collision which took place on May 5. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph truly apologizes for the error and for causing any unnecessary pain during an already tragic time.... Full story
Barbara Perez, Editor, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY - Since there is a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement on the city-owned building located at 812 Illinois Street that was previously owned by Cabela’s, and because UST has ended their lease on the building, the city needs to either lease or sell the building to another tax paying entity. The city does not pay property tax on its buildings, and it is the property tax that pays the TIF bond payments. Worldwide Trophy Adventures (WTA) a... Full story
SIDNEY – Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is once again offering free sports physicals and has limited availability left. The available dates left for the free sports physicals for student-athletes returning back to school is August 9 and 16 with available times between 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Only sports physicals scheduled during this time frame will be free, any other dates or times will be charged accordingly. SRMC says those who need more information or would like to schedule a free sports physical are asked to call 308-2... Full story
Sidney Regional Medical Center did their part in raising money for the Night of Hope Cancer Walk on Tuesday, August 1, when their "Pie-In-The-Face" fundraiser ended, and the "victim" turned out to be Dr. Ariel Soriano. A number of doctors and administrators had donation buckets at the hospital and other locations for the last few weeks in preparation for the event. The person that had collected the most money would get the pie in the face, unless they matched the amount raised. If they did,... Full story
On August 12, the second annual Clint "Gus" McCrea Memorial Youth Bull Riding competition will be held in Potter. The all-day event will happen on route 77 between I-80 and Highway 30. The event is held to raise awareness of suicide and self-harm in the Rodeo and Bull-Riding Community, and is named for Clinton McCrea of Potter, who passed away on March 31, 2019. The event is for youth Bull riders between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age. Event organizer Charlie Willis said that they are trying... Full story
It's turned into a summer tradition in the Potter area, and this year's Bag's Bar 4-person Golf Scramble at Prairie Pines Golf Course on August 5 and 6 promises to be a fun-filled event for duffers of all skill ranges to experience. There's still a few slots open four four-person teams, and the event is always a highlight of the summer here in the Panhandle. Bag's Bar owner Heather Williamson said that there will be food and beverages available to purchase, and on Saturday, ribeye steaks will... Full story
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHEYENNE COUNTY – Smiles, laughter, sunshine, rodeo, and a successful beer garden put the 2023 Cheyenne County Fair on the books as one of the best in recent years. According to Cheyenne County Fair Board President Troy Kurz, the rodeo alone drew in nearly 1,500 people from around the county and from neighboring states. The beer garden was a huge success as were the other events throughout the week. This year's fair had it all – from carnival rid... Full story
SIDNEY – In a press release from Regional West, the health care system announced the closure of two family medicine clinics, one of which is in Sidney and the other in Chappell. “In working toward the goal of realigning the health system's core services, Regional West will close the family medicine clinics in Chappell and Sidney, Nebraska, effective Sept. 21, 2023,” the press release sent by Regional West Director Julie Franklin stated. Adding, “Healthcare providers in Sidney and Chappel... Full story
SIDNEY - “Hats off to Ag Women” is this year’s theme of the annual Sidney Women in Agriculture Conference to be held on Aug. 4, 2023, at the Elks Lodge #1894 in Sidney, Neb. Participants will learn about estate planning, grain marketing, and more at this conference. This event is being held in partnership with the Nebraska Women in Agriculture Program. This year’s keynote speaker will be Cheyenne Glade Wilson. Cheyenne strives daily to spread positivity and awareness of modern day ranchin... Full story
SIDNEY – The City of Sidney wanted to inform residents that the city is not conducting any survey of its residents at this time, despite what social media posts might indicate. According to a statement from the City of Sidney Manager's office, "We believe this to be a scam." Adding, "We would not ask for personal information in a survey form." "If you receive this message, please do not respond," the city wrote. "We thank the resident who brought this to our attention." The city is looking i... Full story
In a report that ran in the July 20, 2023 edition of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph on page 2A titled, “Visitors board approves six grants, discusses special meeting for budget” a few corrections need to be made: • The Potter Community Improvement (PCI) is not a 501c3, but rather a committee within the village that helps manage financial aspects of the village; • The next Cheyenne County Visitors Committee will meet on August 2, starting at 5:15 p.m.; and • The visitors committee is a committee of the Cheyenne County Commissioners and not an actual... Full story
SIDNEY - The Sidney and Greater Area Fund (SAGA) is a newly formed community affiliated fund under the Nebraska Community Foundation serving Sidney and Surrounding Areas. This fund is dedicated to improving and maintaining long-term viability within our area communities. SAGA made their first grant to Cool Kids Club and their Summer Program. SAGA, local business matches and the Sidney Donor Advised Fund granted more than $4,000 to the program. The granted funds were used to assist with summer pr... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Cheyenne County Visitors Committee (CCVC) approved six grants and discussed scheduling a special meeting for its 2023-2024 budget. At the end of the meeting, the visitors board voted to host its 2023-2024 budget meeting the same evening of its next regularly scheduled meeting. The 2023-2024 budget meeting will take place on August 14 starting after the regularly scheduled meeting; the regularly scheduled meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh attended the meeting to help explain proper a... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – According to the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and Sheriff Adam Frerichs, there have been potential medicare scams reported and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) confirmed there are always scams, but the department is not seeing a measurable increase. According to Sheriff Frerichs, a local resident informed his office of fraudulent medicare charges on her account. According to the resident, she contacted the Medicare Benefit Integrity U... Full story
LODGEPOLE – Creek Valley Public Schools (CVPS) Superintendent Patrick Ningen saw a tearful goodbye at a school board meeting back in June. The district bid adieu to Ningen, who served the district for more than a decade; he will be fondly missed by the community. The new superintendent has yet to be publicly announced and will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Sun-Telegraph.... Full story
SIDNEY - The Elks Lodge in Sidney was the hot spot in Cheyenne County Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon as the Way Out West Theater performed "Peter Pan" to three sold out crowds over the weekend. Cindy Bartling, President of the Way Out West Board of Directors said on Sunday that they had sold out all three shows, and on Sunday extra chairs had to be brought in to accommodate the overflow crowd. "The most we've had before at a show was about 80 people, and we got over 150 on... Full story
SIDNEY – The Sun-Telegraph confirmed with Inspired Brands, the parent company for Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, that a new sweet sensation will soon sweep Sidney. The newspaper also confirmed with Domino's that a new pizza restaurant could be ready to open by spring of next year. Along Old Post Road, a building with the familiar east coast Dunkin Donuts sign and its accompanying sister industry sign for Baskin Robbins is already nearly complete after beginning construction earlier this y... Full story
SIDNEY- Advantage Treatment Centers in Sidney offers an outpatient substance abuse treatment program that can help people in the community beat addiction, and get them back on the path to a happy and fulfilled life. The company has seven facilities in Colorado, and one in Sidney. The Sidney location offers substance abuse counseling and treatment for court-ordered patients and voluntary patients, while their Colorado facilities are just for court-ordered patients. Started in 1995 in Sterling,... Full story
SIDNEY - The City of Sidney Street Department will be chipsealing the following streets on July 17th 18th and 19th. The City requests that all residents and citizens on the following streets please remove their vehicles from the streets to be sealed by 6:00 a.m. on all three days. Any vehicle left on the streets to be sealed, will be towed at the owner’s expense. The City also requests that you do not allow any water from your residence to run in the streets. Streets to be sealed 12th Ave. From Illinois St. to Osage St. 14th Ave. From I... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – As part of the veterans and first responder service recognition activities during fair week, a CPR class has been made available during the county fair later this month. According to a press release, the class will be available for everyone 16 years and older during the military, veterans and first responder's day at the county fair. There are limited spots left and the class costs $55 per person. There are no prerequisites to take the class and it is completely open to the p... Full story
If conditions are right and mosquito counts warrant spraying, the City of Sidney Parks Department will begin spraying for mosquitoes on Sunday nights in July. The first Sunday night spraying will be July 16th. Those persons wishing to be placed on the “No Spray List” are encouraged to call the City Offices at 254-5300 and leave their name and address. Public health safety for West Nile Virus dictates that the truck will only shut off immediately in front of the residence listed on the No Spray List. For the most part, the sprayer truck tra... Full story
The children’s Wrap-up Party will be held on July 18th at 12pm at the library. Please bring a lunch. Prizes will be awarded for children that have completed their minutes and turned in their reading folders. Folders are due by July 15th. The teen Wrap-up Party will be held on July 18th from 3-5 pm at the library. There will be treats and games and prizes will be awarded for teens that have read books throughout the program. Adult Wrap-up Party will be held on July 20th at 6 pm at the library. We will have snacks on the patio. Prize winners w... Full story
SIDNEY - The City of Sidney Street Department will be chipsealing the following streets on July 17th 18th and 19th. The City requests that all residents and citizens on the following streets please remove their vehicles from the streets to be sealed by 6:00 a.m. on all three days. Any vehicle left on the streets to be sealed, will be towed at the owner’s expense. The City also requests that you do not allow any water from your residence to run in the streets. Streets to be sealed 12th Ave. From Illinois St. to Osage St. 14th Ave. From I... Full story
CHADRON, NE - Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the institution's Spring 2023 academic honors lists.The President's List contains students with a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. To qualify, students must have completed 45 credit hours, be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor's degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester. Hometowns listed reflect the student's preferred home address. Mayson Fagot of Chappell, NE Jeremy Carley of Dalton, NE Taya... Full story
POTTER – Potter-Dix Schools (PDS) announced a back-to-school supply drive in cooperation with Community Action Partnership (CAPWN) of Western Nebraska, which began accepting applications on July 3 and will run through July 31. According to PDS, local families who need help with school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year are asked to call CAPWN-Sidney at 308-254-5856 to schedule an appointment and fill out an application. Applications are now being accepted and will continue to be accepted t... Full story
