March 2024

Newman Grove High School alumni will be holding their annual basketball tournament at the Newman Grove High School Gym this Friday evening and Saturday, March 15-16. Also, an alumni cornhole tournament is scheduled Saturday in the cafeteria..

St. Edward’s speech team and coaches traveled to Scribner Monday for their D2-2 District Tournament, and came home with medals in three events and two state qualifiers. The OID of Kalvin Sindelar, Korina Bittner, Arlette Ireneo Gallardo, Noah Ketelsen and Lydia Ketelsen earned fifth place.

Saturday, March 16: Boone Central Girls & Boys Track/Field at Wayne State College Indoor Invite, 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26: Boone Central Girls & Boys Track/Field - Mansfield Invitational (Albion), 1 p.m.

The Riverside Chargers knew they had an extra-tough assignment in the Class D1 Nebraska State Basketball Tournament, drawing undefeated #1- ranked defending state champion Johnson-Brock in the first round.

Boone Central will get a jump on the 2024 track and field season at the Wayne State College Indoor Invite Saturday, March 16.

Members of Albion Fire & Rescue spent an extended weekend attending trainings in Sioux City and in Kearney, March 8-10. Nine members (above) attended the Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association Super Conference in Kearney.

Kindergarten Roundup at St. Michael’s School will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 8 to 11 a.m.

A new work by Lincoln playwright Becky Boesen will run Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in Albion at the Boone Central Performing Arts Gym.

Albion FFA Alumni are gearing up for the 29th annual Gateway to the Sandhills Bullride to be held Saturday, March 16, at the Niewohner Arena on the fairgrounds. The preview begins at 6:30 p.m.

Albion Chamber of Commerce is planning two special events in mid-March. The Taste of Albion will be held Friday evening, March 22, 6 to 9 p.m.