May 2024

50-YEAR CLASS

1 year ago By OLUflJntYy

50-YEAR CLASS members of 1974 attending the St. Edward Alumni Banquet were (back, l.-r.) Fred Anderson, Kenny Jasa, Kenny Laska, Kay (Stephens) Ramaekers, Deb (Christensen) Bittner, Kathy(Flaherty) Hahn, Kenny Carter, Lindsey Niemann, Vicki (Thompson) Gragert, Nancy (Carlson) Liss, Rex Cumming, Annette (Klassen) Kunzman, Dianne (Engstrom) Wurdemen and Frank Jasa; (front) Dan Shotkoski, Denise (Miller) Fischer, Nancy (Davidson) Johnson, Diane (Werts) Ahlers and Kathy (Arlt) Volnek. Also attending but not pictured were Sharon Maricle and Dave Williams.

Chris J. Jacobson

1 year ago By News Staff

Chris J. Jacobson, 74, of Kearney, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home.

Laura D. Nelson

1 year ago By News Staff

Laura D. Nelson, 71, of Newman Grove, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her sister’s home in Lincoln.

Five-year-old visits Florida parks courtesy of Make-A-Wish grant

1 year ago By News Staff

A five-year-old with ties to Albion recently experienced Florida theme parks with his family courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nebraska Chpater. Jensen Frey, son of Calvin and Kaylee Frey of Central City, has cystic fibrosis.

FREY FAMILY of Central City includes, l.-r., Alaric, Kaylee, Jensen and Calvin.

Commissioners meeting today

1 year ago By News Staff

Boone County Commissioners are meeting today, Wednesday, May 29, with a short agenda. Payroll claims will be a main item of business.

Property tax town hall meetings Thursday, Friday

1 year ago By News Staff

Gov. Jim Pillen is hosting three town halls next week, all aimed addressing the state’s property tax crisis. The stops are among many the Governor is making across the state, in advance of a special session later this summer.

Improvements at Albion Country Club

1 year ago By News Staff

A large crew of volunteer members turned out for a work day at Albion Country Club on Saturday, May 18. The crew installed a plastic liner (above) in the ACC water feature, removed a couple of large dead trees and trimmed others. The water feature project was completed May 25 with placing of the final stones.

Hedlund graduates at Morningside U.

1 year ago By News Staff

Lauren E. Hedlund of Albion was among 215 undergraduate students receiving degrees from Morningside University, Sioux City, IA, on Saturday, May 11 at the commencement ceremonies.

Pickrell earns honor

1 year ago By News Staff

Grant Pickrel of Fullerton was recently named to the Chadron State College Spring 2024 President’s Honor List. This list consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. To qualify, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester.

Summer Concert Series to open July 4

1 year ago By News Staff

Albion’s Downtown Summer Concert Series will be opening on Thursday, July 4, with special entertainment by two specialty acts at The Venue on Fourth Street. “SongBlast, Dueling Guitars” will entertain from 5 to 7 p.m.