January 2024

Students from seveal area high schools will be part of the annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance on Jan. 29.

Boone County voters are being notified this week of Nebraska’s 2024 primary election to be held Tuesday, May 14. Deadline to register to vote in the Boone County Clerk’s office in order to vote in the primary is May 3, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Madilyn Mazour spent several days with grandma and grandpa Pelster. Marc and Ashley Pelster Emmery, Ellisyn, Eastyn and Ezra joined them for Sunday morning coffee.

THURSDAY, JAN. 25: Breakfast: Little John smoke stack with syrup, donut and pastry, cereal/ granola bar/yogurt, fruit/juice/milk; Lunch: Grab’n’Go yogurt parfait, fish wedge and crescent roll, baked sweet potato or potato, Kentucky coleslaw, seasonal fresh fruit, cookies and cream dessert, choice of milk/smart snack vending.

It was back to business for the Boone Central wrestling team at the Madison Invitational Friday, Jan. 19. With some team members returning from injury, the Cardinals fought to a sixth-place finish in the 13-team event. Hank Hudson (215) and Thomaas Roberts (190) were both weight class runners-up. Additional medalists included William Roberts (285 - 3rd), Jose Luna (113 - 4th), Carson Wood (132 - 4th) and Dylan Staub (175 - 5th).

After a longer than anticipated winter break due to the arrival of extreme winter weather, the Boone Central Lady Cardinals were back on their home court on Jan. 18 to face a tough Columbus Scotus squad (8-5). The freezing temperatures of the past couple weeks unfortunately seeped into the gym and the Shamrocks were able to ice the Cards 44-17.

Much of Nebraska got its first taste of snow over the holidays, and another winter storm arrived Sunday into Monday. Both Black Hills Energy and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) issues reminders to customers about the importance of safety during severe winter weather.

MANY CUSTOMERS and friends were on hand for the grand opening at Town & Country Veterinary Clinic last Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Petersburg Community Foundation is moving forward with several improvements to the fitness center in The Village Campus after a successful fall raffle and donations. A big change has been made to the exterior of the building with the addition of steel siding.

Boone County Commissioners discussed both zoning administration and snow removal on county roads during their meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 16.