August 2024

Bonge honored by wrestling group

1 year ago By News Staff

Longtime head wrestling coach, Dale Bonge, now retired, was recently inducted into the Nebraska USA Wrestling Circle of Honor as a 2024 candidate for his efforts and service to the sport of wrestling.

Fire, rescue personnel get weekend training here

1 year ago By News Staff

Volunteer emergency responders received training in areas ranging from search and rescue to sports injuries and mental health during the Mini Fire School hosted by Albion Fire & Rescue last Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10.

TIGHT SPOT -- A firemen in full gear crawls thorugh a small concrete pipe as part of the search and rescue training at the Mini Fire School last Saturday. Photos and information courtesy of Whitney Paulson, Albion VFD secretary

Redler records Hole-in-One...

1 year ago By News Staff

The Albion Country Club reported a hole-in-one by 16-year-old Camden Redler on Monday, Aug. 12..

“Fail-Safe” plan for property taxes

1 year ago By Zach Wendling

Freezing property valuations or increasing income tax credits could be a “backup plan” should Nebraska lawmakers fail to pass significant property tax relief this summer. State Sens.

Albion Fire/Rescue to host training days

1 year ago By News Staff

Albion Fire & Rescue will host its annual Mini Fire School training event this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10, at the local fire station.

Area schools prepare for classes starting next week

1 year ago By News Staff

Area schools are planning and preparing for classes starting next week. Newman Grove Starts Aug.

Albion Seniors go 1-2 at State Tourney in Wakefield

1 year ago By Darren Wright

The Albion Cornerstone Bank Post 162 Seniors Legion baseball team traveled to Wakefield Saturday August 3rd for the Nebraska American Legion Class C Senior State Tournament. Albion drew the winner of District 1, Crofton for the first game of the tournament.

Albion’s Seniors gave it their all at the Class C State tournament in Wakefield this week - falling just short of the placing rounds.

New concrete completed...

1 year ago By News Staff

The new concrete at the Petersburg Splash Pad was completed this past week. With just the electrical hookups to be finalized, the construction may soon be completed.The Village Board had previously announced that the new construction/repair deadline was going to be August 15.

Babbling Brook

1 year ago By Brook Curtiss

I don’t often like to do a column in lieu of a story, and most times I don’t like to have a column before I write said news story, but in this case - the timing and the opportunity are too good. Democractic Presidental candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz of Minnesota for her running mate and possible Vice President of the United States of Ameica.

Upgrade to excellence adds new 3D technology

1 year ago By News Staff

Boone County Health Center has announced the completion of our “Upgrade to Excellence” project, featuring the latest in 3D mammography technology. This significant upgrade ensures we remain at the forefront of medical advancements, providing top-tier care to our community .

L to R: Caitlin Olson, Laura Nelson and Rose Fangman