January 2025

FFA youth qualify for State Convention in Lincoln

1 year ago By Abby Hitchler

On December 18th, Boone Central FFA members traveled to Aurora to compete in District Leadership Development Events. The top three finishers in each event qualify to compete at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln in April.

House of St. Edward is New Year’s baby

1 year ago By News Staff

The annual First Baby contest award was presented on Monday, Jan. 13 to Boone County Medical Center’s latest arrival, Bryson David House, and his parents.

105 attend 79th annual Cardinal Choral Clinic

1 year ago By News Staff

The 79th annual Boone Central Choral Clinic concert was held on Monday evening with the culmination of the day’s practice by more than 100 youth, plus Boone Central’s band, alumni and other chorus teachers.

The combined choir under the direction of Elizabeth Johnson, accompanied by Leta Liesch.

Cynthia “Kay” Ridgeway, 88

1 year ago By News Staff

Funeral services for Cynthia “Kay” Ridgeway, 88, will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Levander Funeral Home, Albion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.

Gerald “Bud” J. Ranslem, 89

1 year ago By News Staff

Funeral services for Gerald “Bud” J. Ranslem, 89, of Albion will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Levander Funeral Home, Albion.

Virginia Storm, 97

1 year ago By News Staff

Funeral services for Virginia Storm, 97, of Albion will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion. Rev.

Mary Jeanne Cahill, 67

1 year ago By News Staff

Graveside service for Mary Jeanne Cahill, 67, of Long Beach, Calif., will be held at a later date. Mary Jeanne Cahill, 67, was born on December 3, 1957 to Leo James and Jeanne Lucy (McLees) Cahill in Columbus, and she passed away on December 28, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Lady Cards compete at Winnebago

1 year ago By News Staff

On Friday, Jan. 3, the Boone Central Lady Cardinals wrestling team traveled to a tournament in Winnebago with 37 other teams in attendance.

Schwager wins F-150 in “Trucks” Lotto promotion

1 year ago By News Staff

Nick Schwager of Petersburg was named as the seventh winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. Schwager purchased his winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Cedar’s Rapid Stop at 615 S 2nd St.

PCC gives “First Dollar” plaques

1 year ago By News Staff

The Petersburg Community Club met Monday evening in the Petersburg American Legion Club for their annual membership soup supper and January meeting. The meeting opened with presentation of First Dollar plaques by president Danielle Koch to WW Concrete LLC owned by Adam Wies and Phil Wright and Advantage ATV owned by Mitch Kubert.