April 2024

Boone-Nance Cattlemen gathered for their annual banquet and auction event last Saturday, April 6, at the Event Center on the Boone County Fairgrounds. The annual fundraiser included a prime rib supper, followed by presentation of scholarships to nine area high school seniors.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced its recognition as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Award winner for the third consecutive year.

Concrete work was completed last week for a smoother access to the Boone County Fairgrounds on 11th Street in Albion. The repairs contracted by the City of Albion should eliminate a major bump for southbound vehicles and also improve drainage..

Two Republican candidates for the District 41 seat in Nebraska’s Legislature were campaigning in Boone County last week.

Boone Central FFA members traveled to Lincoln from April 3 - 5 to participate in the Nebraska State FFA Convention.

An autopsy has been ordered by Boone County Attorney John Morgan regarding the cause of death of Zachary Panther, 17. Morgan said announcement of the cause of death would be made after the autopsy report is received, which could take several weeks.

Extreme winds last Saturday afternoon, April 6, lifted the roof of this storage building located east of Levander Funeral Home at the south edge of Albion.

For nearly 60 years, the city of Albion has benefited from having an economic development organization in place.

Cub Scout Pack 155, Scout Troop 155 and Girl Scout Troop 58770 will be “Scouting for Food” to collecting unexpired, non-perishable food items for the Boone County Food Pantry this Saturday, April 13.