April 2024

Four Newman Grove churches -- Immanuel Zion Lutheran, Newman Grove Methodist, Shell Creek Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their founding in 2024. This Sunday, April 14, will be the collective day of celebration for all four churches founded in 1874.

Newman Grove FFA members had great experiences at the State FFA Convention in Lincoln last week. Four members received the highest Nebraska FFA award, the State FFA Degree.

Eight new members were inducted by the Newman Grove High School National Honor Society during ceremonies Monday evening, April 8, in the school gym. The new members are Christyan Anderson, Owen Kaufman, Summer McKinzie, Kailey Patzel, Emily Schlecht, Serenity Strong, Keira Voelker and Aubree Whitaker.

Spring clean-up will be held at Newman Grove Friday, April 12, through Monday, April 15, with the tree dump open. Hilltop Roll-Off will have a dupster available Monday, April 15, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for larger items. No hazardous waste, construction debris, tires, batteries or paint.

Thirteen St. Edward FFA members traveled to the 96th State FFA Convention in Lincoln on April 3-5.

City of St. Edward will be holding its Spring Clean-Up days on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27.

Albion Sale Barn Cafe is off to a good start after opening last fall inside the Albion Livestock Market. The cafe is now open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m.

Competition ramped up at the Fullerton Invitational April 2, the the Riverside Chargers did more than keep pace. In stout boys and girls competition, the Riverside boys were runner-up to team champion High Plains.

Best Area Performances (Through meets April 8) Girls 100M Dash................ Ava Duerksen, Boone Central.....................

2024 Fullerton Invitational Boys Team Scoring 1- High Plains 93, 2- Riverside 75, 3- Fullerton 72, 4- East Butler 64, 5- Central Valley 56, 6- Shelby- Rising City 42, 7- Humphrey St. Francis 39, 8- St.