May 2024

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

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

Body 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.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.