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Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph The Living Memorial Gardens at Legion Park were treated to a good clean-up and preparation Saturday morning by a big group of volunteers that pitched in and worked hard to get the Garden ready for the season. There were gifts and refreshments for those that came out, and the gardens were cleared out of dead brush and debris that had collected over the especially harsh winter. The Memorial Gardens have been a center of serene beauty in Sidney for over thirty years,...
SIDNEY - On Monday, April 03, 2023 a 24-year-old female from Sidney was arrested for Domestic 2nd degree assault, terroristic threats and use of a weapon to commit a felony in connection with an early morning incident on the 500 block of 14th Avenue in which she brandished a knife and cut the victim on his hand. The victim in this incident refused medical treatment. On Friday March 31, 2023 at 9:01 P.M Officers responded to a report that a man had been stabbed. This incident occurred in the 800 Block of Linden; Upon arrival, officers made...
By Joshua Wood, Stevenson Newspapers Changes are coming to downtown Sidney, specifically around Jackson Street with more two hour limit parking. On March 28, the Sidney City Council passed Resolution 2023-03-01 which creates five two hour parking spots in front of the Nebraska Veteran Affairs building. The governing body also gave approval to City Manager David Scott to apply for a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant. Parking Limits Marshall Hall, the chief building officer for the City of Sidney, told the governing body he had been...
Sidney Cruise N Class Car club is offering a $400 scholarship for students wishing to continue their education in the automotive field. Use it to buy books, supplies, or even tools. To get an application, please contact them through [email protected]. The Cruise ‘N Class Car Club holds an annual car show the first weekend in October during Sidney Oktoberfest at Legion Park in Sidney, bringing in over 150 cars each year....
Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library in Lodgepole received a gift of 100 new children's books, ranging from pre-k through early readers. The library was one of 100 chosen to receive this gift in 2023. The library looks to excite and foster an early interest in and love for books and reading. Books can enrich a child's life, and they want to give this experience and pleasure to young children; These books were chosen with enjoyment, fantasy, and fun in mind. The books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York...
While still meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, the governing body will now meet at 5:30 pm instead of 7 pm. The ordinance, which was passed on first reading with the three readings bypassed, passed unanimously. Mayor Brad Sherman explained the reasoning for the change in time came following conversations with a number of town residents. The new change in meeting times takes effect immediately, As of the March 28 meeting, all meetings of the Sidney City Council will start at 5:30 p.m....
Barbara Perez, Sun-Telegraph Perfection is not required in the upcoming Spring Fever 5k walk, hosted by Take Back Health and Fitness in Sidney. The "K" component of the 5K distance represents the metric distance of a kilometer, so a 5K is 5,000 meters. For Americans who are more accustomed to miles, this converts to roughly 3.1 miles. In a standard 5k run the length of time it takes to complete depends on the pace at which you are moving. Many beginning runners aim to maintain somewhere in the...
With spring approaching, pesticide treatment marker flags will begin showing up on front lawns of those homeowners who contract with lawn services. Spring time is also the beginning of lawn treatment season at your city parks, greenspaces, cemetery, and golf course. For the past six years the treatment of city property with herbicides and fertilizers has been contracted out to a local lawn service. Pesticide treatment marker flags are put out with each application from April to September. As part of the contract, Cranmore Lawn and Land...
On Thursday, March 23, the Elks Lodge hosted the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Ag-Social dinner. A big turnout enjoyed the delicious variety of food offered and had time to socialize and talk about the agricultural concerns of the Cheyenne County community....
Last Thursday the Charity Committee at the Sidney Nelnet office made a donation to the Friends of the Library organization in addition to a separate donation to the Cheyenne County Dolly Parton's Imagination Library....
Barbara Perez, Sidney Sun-Telegraph On Friday night, March 24, the Leyton FFA Chapter held their annual FFA Labor & Silent Auction at Leyton High School. A big turnout enjoyed delicious food and a Louisiana Crawfish Boil provided by Leyton FFA Alumni, were able to bid on many valuable items through the Silent Auction, and were able to bid for the services of current FFA members during the Labor Auction. The agricultural community had a great evening enjoying the food and camaraderie, and also...
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce had their annual "Girls Day Out" in Sidney, and although the weather did not cooperate, local businesses benefited from an upswing in customers eager to take advantage of special deals and promotions throughout the day. Before the snow came, the day kicked off at the Elks Club with a breakfast for the participants, and after the meal was over, eager shoppers visited the participating stores for special deals on merchandise...
Potter-Dix High School Social Studies teacher Jacob Christensen and a group of his students stopped by the Sun-Telegraph office on Wednesday to look up actual articles from the WWII era as part of their participation in the "Stuff the Ruck" veterans' march on April 8....
The Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association will be awarding one scholarship to a deserving Cheyenne County area student in the amount of $1,500.00. Applicants interested in applying for this scholarship should present resumes and a 100 word (maximum) summary of their post-high school plans to the Association and answer (250 word maximum) one of the following questions: “What is something that you have done in the past year that has made a difference?” or “Why should you be awarded this scholarship?” no later than April 7, 2023. All intereste...
In 1977, George Benson recorded the song, "The Greatest Love of All", and it was made even more popular when Whitney Houston released her version of the song in 1985. Its opening line, "I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way" is one well represented by the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney. More than 15 years ago, the E-Free Church started its youth program, The Ark Ministry. Known as "Tuesday Church" to those involved, it originally consisted of the...
SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County e3 chapter, Nelnet, and Sidney Public Schools are excited to announce the launch of its first Youth Entrepreneurship Competition (YEC). In partnership with Sidney High School and local teacher, Ashley Fehringer, high school students will have the opportunity to enroll in a semester-long course in the Fall of 2023 focused on entrepreneurship. Under the expert guidance of Fehringer, students will identify a product or company idea and the YEC curriculum for the semester will overview how to craft a business plan,...
Area veterans and supporters will be getting together on Saturday, April 8 to raise funds for Potter Legion Hall renovation project with a "Stuff the Ruck" march from Sidney to Kimball, and then back to Potter. The Potter Historical Foundation is hosting the event, and"Stuff the Ruck" is a march that has veterans get their ruck sacks and have them stuffed with donations by march attendees and spectators. The march begins at 9 a.m. At the Verizon building in Sidney, then starts again at 12:30...
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, 5 to 7pm, the Lodgepole Lions Order #13260 will hold their annual spring pancake supper fundraiser supporting their scholarship fund. This scholarship is for Lodgepole area families with seniors graduating from any high school. They award two $500 awards each spring for new HS graduates to help them attend college and/or accredited programs teaching vocational technical skills training such as for electricians, plumbers, truck driver etc. They will be serving pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausages all on a free-will...
All High School seniors that reside and attend school within Cheyenne County that are currently pursing an ag-related education program are welcome to apply for the Ralph and Olive Spearow $1000 Achievement Scholarship. This includes students enrolled and living in Dalton, Gurley, Lodgepole, Potter, or Sidney. The requirements are as follows: • 2023 High School Senior living in Cheyenne County • Pursuing a career in Ag or Ag-related field such as Agribusiness, Ag Education, Agronomy, Animal Science or Food Science • Resume • High School...
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph The Cheyenne County Community Center hosted the 5k Shamrock & Roll Run/Walk on Saturday, and bright sunshine bathed the participants who navigated the 5k course that started at the Community Center, stretched over towards Sidney Regional Medical Center, and then back through Legion Park. Organizer Tara Gray thanked sponsors Trina Stitt Insurance who provide free drinks at Hillside Golf Course after the run, Shirt Tales for providing the T-Shirts and handled...
Mike Motz, Sun-Telegraph Sidney and the medical community will have to do without the steadfast medical services of Dr. Richard Jantz, as he has decided to retire from medicine and spend more time with family. Jantz is a very well-respected cardiologist and had affiliations with many Denver metro-area hospitals, and provided outreach services to Sidney. He was a staple in the Sidney medical community for over 35 years, with numerous patients offering the highest praise with comments like "he...
Community Action Health Center is again offering free tax service for residents living in the Southern Panhandle. Eligibility for this free program is determined by income and is for simple returns only; no capital gains, self-employment, or business returns. All returns will be completed in the Sidney office located at 921 18th Ave in Sidney. Call 308-254-5856 to schedule an appointment. This service is provided free of charge by the Community Action Health Center. Donations are appreciated for the supplies (generally $4)....
