May 2024

I’m a big fan of forgiveness and grace – I have to be, I’m a newspaper publisher. I’ll be the first one to admit that I – occasionally – make mistakes, perhaps more than occasionally, but the problem with my mistakes is that they’re rarely private things I can sweep under the rug.

Dear Editor, Mid-afternoon on Saturday, May 11 at the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 56, two vehicles were stopped. Until the eastbound driver in a red body, black top Bronco/ Jeep type vehicle decided to pull onto Highway 14 in front of my southbound red Ford Focus.

For Ed Knott, president of Applied Connective Technologies, a full-circle moment came about this month that was equal parts fulfilling and satisfying. On May 1, Applied Connective’s 20th anniversary, Knott walked across a stage in Las Vegas, NV, to accept a top managed technology services provider award from among 150 fellow MTSPs from throughout in U.S.

Boone County Foundation Fund Advisory Committee announced this week it has awarded $22,010 to 15 county nonprofit organizations for 2024. This total represents an increase of more than $5,000 from last year’s total of $17,000.

Newman Grove High School graduates of 2024 were saluted Saturday, May 11, both for their high school achievements and their potential to make a positive difference in the world. Superintendent of Schools Josh Warren said he has witnessed “incredible potential” in the senior class, and he urged them to continue their quest for excellence in their future endeavors.

On May 7, the St Edward Kindergarten through 11th grade performed their Spring Music Program, “Hawaiian Beach Party.” Bright colors, grass skirts, lei’s, the Hulu, palm trees and monkeys were all part of the program. The students, staff and community also celebrated Mrs.

St. Edward Community hosted a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 7 at the Christian Community Church.

Dr. Bryant Carlson liked what he saw in Albion when driving through the community on his way from Scottsbluff to Fremont.

Boone Central teams were primed and ready to host the B-4 District track/field championships last Tuesday. And, for the first time in school history, both the boys and girls teams left the event as champions, holding off very talented teams from Blair by less than ten points each.

with 110. That was the lucky lottery number for the Boone Central Cardinals last week.