May 2024

Body For the twenty-eighth year, 36 sixth and seventh graders from Boone Central and St. Michael’s School took part in a summer enrichment program at Olson Nature Preserve on May 21-23.

Body Memorial Day speakers in all area communities focused on the sacrifices of military service, including those who gave their lives in service to their country. “This day we honor those who gifted us this country,” said Chief Warrant Officer Russell Kuhlman at the Albion service.

Body Eileen Wieser, an active member of the Albion VFW Post 736 Auxiliary for the past 50 years, was honored with the Albion’s Living Auxiliary Member award during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremonies. Her husband, Halver (Bill) Wieser was honored with the Living Veteran award in 2022.

Body Albion Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to open this Thursday, May 30, according to information shared with the city council on May 14. Angela Gilbert will be pool manager this season.

Body Several local area musicians took part in “TAPS Across America” at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, including (above) Jacob Smith of Albion..

Body Newman Grove will be hosting its annual Shell Creek Valley Days celebration this Friday through Sunday, May 31 through June 1. Events will start on Friday evening with an antique tractor parade downtown, followed by family events and fireworks in the park.

Body Petersburg’s population will likely double next Wednesday, June 5, when the Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) stops for the day on its annual trek across the state.

Body Out of 54 students in the Boone Central 2024 senior class, 47 applied for local scholarships to continue their education.

Body The Albion Legion Post #162 Seniors baseball team hosted the “Cornerstone Baseball Tournament” this past weekend at the local field with five teams playing in a round-robin style event over May 24-26.

Body Suzie Scholl and Allie of Norfolk were a Friday visitors of Wally and Karen Scholl. Visitors on Sunday with Ron and Bonnie Wies were Adam and Jeri Wies, Karlie, Kaci and Kenzie..