Community Fireworks set Friday night
June 28, 2011
A big fireworks display will kick off the Independence Day weekend in Albion this Friday night, July 1.
The show will be staged after races at the Boone County Raceway, at approximately 10 p.m., from 260th Street (Fairview Street) just north of the fairgrounds.
Fund-raising for the display has been underway for several months.
Planning board recommends approval
June 28, 2011
Boone County Planning Commission Monday night voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit that will allow construction of a hog confinement unit about 2 1/2 miles northwest of Albion.
The proposed finishing unit for 2,599 head of pigs would be built by Niewohner Farms Partnership on the west side of 240th Avenue.
The planning board also recommended approval of a conditional use application by George Beierman to divide 4.1 acres from farm ground for construction of a new storage building.
Several conditions were placed on the recommendation for approval.
Details in the June 29 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
‘Topping Out’ process underway
June 28, 2011
Wind farm aerial view
By Monday, four towers had been completed, according to Steve Boyer, project manager for TPW. All 27 tower bases and mid-sections should be complete this week.
Carnival Days successful
June 28, 2011
Minue to Win It game
On the final evening, “Minute to Win It” was the featured game, with one group of adults and two groups of chidren participating.
Above, Lance Benda’s challenge was attempting to use a nylon stocking, attached to his head with a baseball in the toe, to knock down bottles.
Details in the June 29 Petersburg Press Print and Electronic Editions.
‘Cinderella and Prince Charming’
June 28, 2011
Cinderella and Prince Charming
Above, Cinderella (played by Anna Luettel) dances at the ball with Prince Charming (Josh Baue) in a scene from the Missoula Children’s Theatre production. More than 50 young performers had roles in the musical.
Details in the June 29 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
County sees spike in retail sales
June 28, 2011
Boone County had a big spike in its net taxable retail sales figures for March, 2011.
The county recorded $103.9 million in net taxable retail sales for the month, representing an increase of more than 2,500 percent from the $3.8 million recorded in the same month a year earlier.
There is speculation that the spike in retail sales is mostly attributable to the new wind farm now under construction by Third Planet Windpower, LLC east of Petersburg. However, the Nebraska Department of Revenue is required to keep the identity of taxpayers confidential.
Details in the June 29 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
Point Races Tightening At Boone County Raceway
June 28, 2011
Randy Hooker - LM A Feature winner
Albion’s Jacob Anson won the IMCA Modified A Feature Friday, pulling within a single point of class leader Jared Hoefelman of Columbus in the tightest of point battles. Troy Bergman of Columbus boosted his lead in the Stock Car division to three points over Neligh’s Jason Wilkinson after those drivers ran 2-3 behind Ron Pettit of Norfolk in Friday’s feature race. Read more
Albion 16-Unders 2nd In District Softball
June 28, 2011
After losing their second game in the district tournament at Battle Creek June 18-19, Albion’s 16 & under softball team rebounded to win three straight, posting an overall 4-2 record and placing 2nd in the event. Albion qualified for the Class C state tournament at Hastings July 8-10.
The Albion squad then continued a busy schedule by splitting contests against David City and Creighton June 22-23. Read more
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