American Legion Teams Open With Wins
May 28, 2008
Greg Young Slides Home
The local Seniors rallied from a one-run deficit to tie the score in the sixth frame and wiggled out of a bases-loaded one-out jam in the top of the eighth before scoring the game-winner in the bottom of the inning. Read more
TIME OUT with Joe Flanagan
May 28, 2008
I’m sure it’s safe to say we still vividly remember 9/11. It’s a tragic event forever seared into our memory.
Memorial Day is a time when we pause to remember those no longer with us. This may include victims of that horrible day, as well as those who have lost their lives serving our country through the years and past family members.
There’s another story from 9/11 that has slowly faded from public conciousness, however, and a story of one man’s determined effort to shed light back on those who may have now been forgotten. Read more
Card Golfers Finish Season At State
May 28, 2008
After delivering its best performance of the season in the B-3 District tournament, the Boone Central golf team could never find its ‘A’ game and solve the Lincoln Pioneers Golf Course layout in the 2008 Nebraska Class B State Tournament May 20-21.
The Cardinals finished at the bottom of the team standings with a 36-hole total of 673 and senior Bobby Bolin led the squad individually, tieing for 23rd with a two-day score of 157. Read more
New facility will have electronic sign
May 21, 2008
Hedlun sign
Albion Family Chiropractic will move into the new building by June 1, and Albion Family Dental Clinic will open there between mid-June and July 1.
Boone Central salutes 66 graduates
May 21, 2008
hug for graduation
The 66 graduates were also reminded to take advantage of opportunities that will be available to them in the future. Read more
Farmers making the most of good weather
May 21, 2008
Dust was flying
City sales tax receipts set new record
May 21, 2008
Albion’s city sales tax receipts set a new monthly record in March, 2008.
The city received $53,262.99 in sales tax for March 2008 sales, which surpasses the previous record of $45,656 recorded in December, 2006. Sales tax receipts for the same period a year earlier (March, 2007) were $37,078.50.
“This reflects a very good month of retail sales for our local businesses and appears to be a positive indicator for the future of our local economy,” City Administrator Andrew Devine said.
Total year-to-date sales tax receipts for the period of October 2007 to March 2008 are $355,089.58 This figure is 8.27 percent higher than receipts for the same period a year earlier.
The city sales tax is used to fund the Albion Economic Development Plan, the water tower loan, various street improvement projects - past and present, and the Albion Fire Hall construction project.
Fund drive underway for new Vets Club
May 21, 2008
A fund drive has begun for the proposed new Vets Club/Legion Hall in Albion.
The new 46 x 80 foot building will be located on the corner of Third and Church Streets in Albion, with the front entrance facing Third Street. At the entrance will be a memorial to each branch of the service.
Anyone, who would like to contribute toward the completion of this facility, can make donations at the Vets Club. Memorial bricks can be purchased in memory of veteran(s) at the club. The fund drive stands at $25,000, and the goal is $200,000.
The Vets Club will also be taking bids for construction and finish work on the building.
The fund drive progress will be tracked in the Albion News.
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