October 2024

On October 16th, John Mlnarik, president of Antelope Memorial Hospital’s Board of Trustees, was recognized as the winner of the Nebraska Hospital Association’s 2024 Trustee of the Year Award. The award ceremony was held during the NHA Annual Convention at Embassy Suites in LaVista.

Red Ribbon week will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Monday, October 28 through Friday, Nov.

St. Michael’s school had a Go Big Red Mission’s day on Thursday, October 17th.

The Lady Panthers noticed a loss against the Palmer Tigers in the team’s most recent matchup on October 17, falling 3-0 in the game series. The Panthers gave up sets, 2523, 25-16 and 25-14 in the ‘best of five’ game.

On Monday and Tuesday, the Boone Central Lady Cardinals golf team traveled to North Platte to compete in the Class C State Golf Championship. “It was an awesome ending to such a happy season,” said Coach Amy Allgood.

The Northeast Nebraska Marine Corps Association (NNMCA) will host the 249th US Marine Corps birthday party on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Norfolk VFW Hall, 316 Braasch Avenue, Norfolk. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and catered roast beef dinner will be provided for the supper cost per attendee.

The Cardinals of Boone Central were back in action Friday at home against the Crusaders of Grand Island Central Catholic (6-1) and this one was a doozy. Despite a terrific start from the Cards, the Crusaders refused to go away mounting an impressive comeback late to keep it close all the way to the end.