September 2024

The Boone Central volleyball teams looked to continue their hot start of 10 straight winning sets heading into the week, but West Point-Beemer had other plans. The Cadets handed the Cards their first loss of the season on Tuesday.

WAKEFIELD – It’s lunch, and Rosa Brambila rings up an order of enchiladas and rice for a man from Guatemala, here in Nebraska to work. She pours a beer for a woman from Nicaragua, then brings out a burrito for the town’s only newspaper reporter.

The Knights of Norfolk Catholic were waiting for this week’s matchup with great anticipation. The two teams met Thursday September 5th for the first time in three years when this year’s seniors were only freshman.

Another one of Raeville’s historic buildings which was located on the west end of town known as the brick Raeville Garage disappeared Saturday when the Petersburg Fire Department did a controlled burn. The Raeville Garage was built in 1918 by Phil and Bill Borer they also operated the business which was owned by Adolph Schumacher. The large windows were set to catch the morning and afternoon sun making the cars inside shine. Tony Fisher ran it in the 30’s with the slogan The Big Garage in a little town” in the 40’s he added a black smith service, set tires and repaired wagon wheels. Leonard Pelster also ran it for a time.

The Albion Farmers Market was held at the Venue in downtown Albion over the weekend. Shoppers were greeted by vendors or all types, and proceeds of the event were used to help fund and encourage a youth entrepreneur in their venture.

The 7th Pulling for Patriots Tractor Pull was held Sunday the 8th at the Fireman’s Park in Newman Grove. It was very well attended..