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June 2024

Babbling Brook

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Here’s one not so much for the kids. On July 16 there is a new law coming to Nebraska - one that bans - effectively - online collections of ...prurient material.
Babbling Brook

Hinze joins Loup Power as line technician

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Mason Hinze has joined Loup Power District as a line technician based out of the Columbus Service Center. Hinze is a member of the crew that is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems in the Columbus area.
Mason Hinze

Why more young people are choosing rural living

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Hometowns in Greater Nebraska have so much to offer. At Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), we work with over 270 communities and 1,500 volunteers across the state who are utilizing the assets unique to their places to fuel community development that will continue to attract new generations of Nebraskans.
Why more young people are choosing rural living

Race Day always popular at Carnival Days

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This photo shows the crowd on hand last year for Kids Races in downtown Petersburg. Races have been planned again for this year’s celebration on Tuesday, with D.C. Lynch shows starting at 6 p.m. both days. Wednesday will be the free barbecue and ping pong scramble, and much more!

Race Day always popular at Carnival Days

Crane topples off roadway

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Petersburg Fire Department and rescue squad was called to the scene of a crane mishap northwest of Petersburg on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. According to Chief Baumgartner, the crane driver apparently crowded the south edge of the of the road. Soft dirt gave way and the machine dropped down approximately a 20-foot embankment. The driver was tethered in and wearing a helmet. He was transported to the BCHC with non-life treating injuries. The department returned to the station at 5:15 p.m.

Crane topples off roadway

Petersburg to host Carnival Days next Tuesday, Wednesday

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Petersburg Community Club will be hosting its annual Carnival Days celebration next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25-26 in the downtown area.

This annual event features the D. C. Lunch Shows carnival starting at 6 p.m. both nights.

Additional events are:

Tuesday, June 25

• 7 p.m. - Flag Raising and National Anthem, downtown park;

• Kids Races (foot races, bicycle and tricycle races and diaper races).

• Egg Toss for teams of kids age 12 and under, with an adult.

Wednesday, June 26

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Insurance coverage for firemen/rescue personnel

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Life insurance for the firemen and rescue personnel was discussed at the June 4, 2024 Petersburg Village Board meeting

Currently coverage is at $10,000. Some towns are increasing that amount to encourage more volunteers.

Petersburg, at this point, has a waiting list for the fire department.

Due to the absence of board members Koch and Thieman, the issue was tabled

Kevin McGuire, Great Plains Communications representative, was present to discuss the proposed fiber optic internet which they will be installing.

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