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SIDNEY--Keep Sidney Beautiful announced that the organization received just over $59,000 in grants to assist with its mission of education, public cleanup, recycling initiatives, and innovative approaches for educational growth for staff and leadership in Sidney. The grants were awarded by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The first grant is a Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program for Clean-ups for $498, and the second grant is for a Waste Reduction and...
SIDNEY--Table of Grace on Alvarado Road in Sidney is a staple of the community, and for years has been providing meals and services to members of the community who are in need of help. For Thanksgiving, on Monday, November 25, 2024, the volunteers at Table of Grace and their partners provided 60+ Holiday Baskets with turkey, ham, and all the fixings necessary for a proper Thanksgiving meal. Lee Eads of Table of Grace spoke about the event, saying, "This is a real community effort. First, we...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Elks Lodge hosted the annual Small Business Saturday event in Sidney. 28 vendors were selling their merchandise and services, with many offering the perfect gifts for the holiday season. There were all kinds of different products offered, from hand-made quilts to fragrances, and the shoppers that came out bought unique items while supporting local small businesses. One of the vendors was there for a unique reason. Three young ladies from the Leyton FFA...
Sidney and Potter, NE] – The Sidney and Greater Area (SAGA) Fund is proud to announce a $5,000 grant awarded to the Potter Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (PVFD) to help replace a vital air compressor used in the safety equipment of the department's firefighters. The compressor, originally manufactured in 1942, plays a critical role in filling air tanks for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), which provides clean air to firefighters during emergency response in hazardous e...
The Sidney Elks Lodge No. 1894 had their annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. A full meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and all the best sides and desserts was available free of charge to all that came out to the Elks Club. If you couldn't make it out, volunteers delivered meals to those at home or that couldn't get out of work. The event was a big success and showed the strong community ties we all have here in Cheyenne County....
Losing a loved one can be a very difficult process under the best of circumstances, and for nearly two decades, people have chosen to make that journey a little easier by enlisting the assistance of Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Home in Sidney, NE. One of the most familiar and beloved faces of the Gehrig Stitt family belongs to Valeta Rosenbaum, who will soon be retiring. A retirement reception and celebration will be held at the Gehrig-Stitt Event Center, located at 1212 10th Avenue in Sidney on...
The South Platte Natural Resources District Board met on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Following the monthly meeting, the SPNRD and the NRCS hosted the 2024 Conservation Awards Program at the Elks Lodge in Sidney. Ryan Reisdorff, SPNRD Assistant Manager, summarized the Fall 2024 report on the Active Flowing Segments of the Lodgepole Creek in the SPNRD. The creek is measured yearly on approximately April 1st and October 1st. "The average flow for the fall is approximately 85 miles," said Reisdorff....
LINCOLN, NEB. – Time is running out for thousands of farmers and ranchers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) created under the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021. “The use of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and other formal organizational structures serve as important tools for numerous farms and r...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will hold an informative workshop for farm and ranch landowners, landlords, and tenants. The workshop, titled "Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management," will be held on December 5, 2024 in Sidney from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Platte NRD office, 551 Parkland Drive. To register, call the Nebraska Extension in Cheyenne County at 308-254-4455. The workshop will cover topics related to Nebraska's land industry for farms a...
The Holidays are a magical time for most; a space of dreams, wishes and activities designed to fill the time before jolly old Santa makes an appearance. However, for children and adults with sensory sensitivities or autism, the hustle and bustle of the season can seem overwhelming. From crowded holiday events to unfamiliar routines, the Christmas season can contribute to sensory overload and feel too much to handle. Recognizing this, the All is Bright Christmas Tour is offering its very first...
The Sidney and Greater Area (SAGA) Fund is proud to announce a $5,000 grant awarded to Kid's Korner Early Child Development Center to support their exciting expansion project. This innovative Youth Clubhouse-"The Hangout" will address the growing need for after-school and summer care for school-aged children in our community, providing them with a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where they can thrive. As the leading provider of high-quality childcare services in Sidney, Kid's Korner...
By Ally Benzel, SAGA Board Member Sidney, NE – The Sidney community continues to honor the memory of Harold Perkins, a cherished member for over 20 years, whose contributions and leadership have profoundly shaped our community. While his generous bequest to the Sidney and Greater Area Endowment Fund will support local initiatives for years to come, it is Harold's vibrant spirit, dedication, and the values he lived by that truly define his lasting legacy. His commitment to service and his u...
SIDNEY--Tessa J. Krauss appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on November 12, 2024, and entered pleas of guilty on two charges in connection with a house fire in Sidney in April of 2024. She plead guilty to a charge of Third Degree Arson, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison, and to a charge of Receiving Stolen Property, which carries a maximum of one year in prison. Krauss is currently at The Bridge in Hastings, a long-term residential treatment center for women. She...
SIDNEY--Way Out West Community Theater finished their run of four shows of "Clue" at the Elks Lodge in Sidney, and by all accounts, the production was a complete success. For the first time, the Way Out West Theater combined the shows with a dinner, and drew big crowds at every performance. For the first time, the Way Out West Theater made the performances a "Dinner Theater" style event, with a meal of salad, lasagna, and homemade dessert included in the price of a ticket. The event was sold...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. This extension gives organic dairy producers two additional weeks to apply for the program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. ODMAP 2024 helps mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed sup...
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications Agriculture is not just growing a crop or raising livestock, as around 190 high schoolers interested in agriculture found out at the annual Careers in Ag Day at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. The event, held on Nov. 13, was hosted by the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee had 26 community business representatives discussing their place in agriculture. "When people start thinking about agriculture,...
By U.S. Congressman Mike Flood As COP29 kicks off, world leaders are gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan, to talk about the state of climate and some of their latest ideas for what they want world governments to do to ratify some of the most extreme elements of the environmentalist agenda. While the annual Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has been happening for almost three decades now, their vision for reshaping our world has expanded as climate activism evolves. One area that's received...
SIDNEY-- A sad chapter in Sidney history occurred in May of 2024 with the closing of the North Ward Elementary School in Sidney. It was the oldest existing building owned by the Sidney Public Schools, with construction having been completed in 1930. At the time of its opening, it was described in a Sidney Telegraph article from October 27, 1931 as, "the building embodies every new architectural innovation and is the last word in school accommodations. Ample ventilation and light, better class...
SIDNEY--There’s been an influx over past few months of “Food Trucks” in Sidney, mainly occupying spaces in the Allo/Dollar General, NebraskaLand Tire, and WalMart parking lots. The Sun-Telegraph has been contacted by local business owners concerned about these trucks and the impact they are having on local restaurants and eating establishments. According to at least one of these sources, a top city official has been asked about the food truck vendors, specifically if they are paying state and l...
The deadline is approaching for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers who are at least 13 years old and in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original works for recognition and scholarship opportunities. Submissions are due by December 15, 2024. Students are invited to submit work in any of the Awards’ writing categories, which include critical and personal essays, journalism, humor, flash fiction, dramatic scripts, novels, poetry, science fiction and more. For details on the program, a l...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Faith Methodist Church in Sidney hosted a fundraiser for Zayden Turja, a local youth going through costly medical issues, and his family looked for help from the community to help pay for his treatments. The family asked, and then they received a huge amount of help at the lunchtime fundraiser at the church, as a big crowd of supporters came to wish Zayden well and contribute to defraying the costs of his treatment. Chili and cinnamon rolls and a bake and...
SIDNEY--On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization met at the Cheyenne County Courthouse for their regular meeting. They discussed many topics and then broke for a time to attend the annual Cheyenne County Government Day. Commissioner Philip Sanders was absent from the meeting as he is recuperating from recent knee surgery. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, the commissioners heard from Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce...
A collection of unique offerings and curated goods were available at the Meira Moon Market on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in downtown Sidney. Tailoring to a new space, this year's fall market was held inside of Boss City Brewing. Working to inspire creativity as well as connection through the bonds of motherhood, Meira Moon has partnered with other small business owners to share in that success together. "When the community reacted so positively to our first pop-up, we decided to keep this...
Hot off the heels of its first ever bull fry, the Sidney Elks Lodge is happy to announce plans to continue the fundraiser as an annual event. "We've already been asked when we'll be doing this again, so I guess it's on the books for next year," Cindy Bartling comments. Serving up an all you can eat plate of fried Rocky Mountain oysters (or chicken strips), scalloped potatoes, beans, beer and cheddar bread with a brownie or slice of cake to top it off; the fundraiser dinner proved to be a success...
