July 2024

Commissioners act on value protests

1 year ago By News Staff

Boone County Commissioners, acting as a Board of Equalization, made determinations on a total of 48 valuation protests during their meeting Monday, July 15. Of the 48 protests, five were damaged property forms, which were approved as authorized by state law.

Motorcyle accident fatality reported

1 year ago By News Staff

From the Boone County Sheriff’s Office On July 15, 2024 at approximately 5:04 p.m., the Boone County 911 Center received a call of a motorcyle accident that occured near mile marker 23 on Highway 52, just north of Primrose. Emergency crews were detailed to the accident scene, along with deputies.

Road workers discuss potential improvements

1 year ago By News Staff

Road conditions and staffing were major topics at the Boone County Commissioners meeting on Monday, July 15. Early in the meeting, a group of residents from the Akron area attended to discuss road conditions in that area and the need for improvements.

Rueth honored for 50 years of membership

1 year ago By News Staff

Last week in Knotty Pine Post 334 Commander Hank Thieman and Post secretary Jerry Schrage presented Korean Conflict Veteran Doug Rueth a certificate for 50 years of Continuous membership to Post #334.

Pictured Hank Thieman(has Legion Shirt on) Post 334 Legion Commander, Doug Rueth and Secretary Jerry Schrage.

Nebraska cowboys among top riders at Roughstock Rodeo

1 year ago By News Staff

Nebraska cowboys topped the bull riding event at the Boone County Fair Roughstock Rodeo on July 8, while South Dakota cowboys claimed first place in both the bareback and saddle bronc riding. More than 30 contestants were featured at this event, with several hundred fans watching from the bleachers at the outdoor arena.

Babbling Brook

1 year ago By Brook Curtiss

What a week. I always thought that with all the nasty rhetoric and name calling and jibes thrown in the last election or two that there would certainly be more crazy folks attempt to take the life of a person wanting to lead our country.

Albion Seniors Win Home Finale over St. Paul visitors

1 year ago By Darren Wright

The Albion Seniors hosted St. Paul on Monday, July 8th for their final home game of the regular season.

Post #162 Juniors battle back in tourney, vying for top spot

1 year ago By News Staff

The Albion Junior Legion Baseball team took to the field on Greg Paesl Memorial Field in Creighton for the 2024 Class C Junior Area 1 tournament with their first game on July 12. The Juniors fell to Crofton’s Post 128 boys in the first game in an uncharacteristic 11-1 game; and then defeated the #1 seeded Adams Post 221 in a final inning 8-7 win, in their second game to catapult them back into the tournament in good fashion.

FCCLA members bring home hardware from Washington State

1 year ago By Submitted Article

Fifteen students from Boone Central High School recently participated in the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America District Leadership STAR Competition. This annual event was held at the Convention Center in Seattle Washington and featured competitors from across the state.

Front Row (Left to Right): Natalie Schrad, Maddie Reilly, Payton Becker, Mishayla Slaymaker, Miranda McGill, Mazie Beister, Taryn Stephens; and Back Row (Left to Right): Cassidy Maricle, Marisa Malander, Briana Johnson, Audra Groth, Myah Rankin, Bethany Priester, Melany Preister, Elissa Reynoldson.

John T. Zuroske, 99

1 year ago By News Staff

A Mass of Christian Burial for John T. Zuroske, 99 of Albion, were held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St.