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March 2025

Cardinals end season at Subs

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The Cardinals of Boone Central earned the #2 seed in the C1-4 Subdistrict hosted by #1 seed Omaha Concordia. The #2 seed came with a firstround bye and a date with the Arlington Eagles (12-10) on Tuesday Feb 25th.
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Lady Cards taking great strides ahead

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The Boone Central girls’ basketball team was my first assignment with the paper last year and it was a joy to get to follow them again this year. While I have enjoyed all my assignments with the paper, there is something about your first one.
Albion News

Mohnsen celebrating five years with CPPD

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Bryan Mohnsen, lead mechanic, recently celebrated his 5-year service anniversary with Cornhusker Public Power District. He was hired in November 2019 as a mechanic/utility person. He was promoted to lead mechanic in April 2022.
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Scholl named “Driver of the Year”

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Jerel Scholl, a dedicated professional truck driver for C.R. England, was named the company’s 2024 Driver of the Year. Scholl earned the prestigious honor by demonstrating an outstanding safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a commitment to excellence that exceeds company standards. Scholl was selected out of more than 4,000 drivers across the company for this honor. Juli Murray, Scholl’s driver manager, praised his contributions to the team. “He’s a mentor in our fleet,” she said. “I know other drivers are also learning from Jerel. If C.R. England had a fleet of Jerels, we wouldn’t have near the problems that we have. This man’s amazing, and I just really appreciate him and everything he does for our fleet.” During his time with C.R. England, Scholl has driven through every state in the continental U.S. except Maine. As a special honor, he will represent C.R. England this December by transporting Christmas wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, an opportunity typically reserved for the company’s executive leadership. As part of the award, Scholl will also receive a $1,000 bonus, company-wide recognition, and additional gifts.
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CPPD holding seeking youth leaders for camp

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Cornhuker Public Power District is seeking applications from 9, 10 and 11 grade students to attend the Youth Energy Leadership Camp. Cornhusker Public Power District will sponsor six students to attend the all-expense paid camp, including transportation to and from camp.
Albion News

Joan J. Smith, 90

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A Mass of Christian Burial for Joan J. Smith, 90, of Albion, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the church with a 7:00 p.m. wake service. Fr. Matt Gutowski will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Albion. Smith was born April 19, 1934, and she passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion. Levander Funeral Home of Albion, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome. com.
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Babbling Brook

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I’ve held for a very long time that I believe a major shift in our country has been in the way our government communicates with us. The advent and installation of the internet has had recorded detrimental effect on the people of this country.
“To Scare or Not”

Joan J. Smith, 90

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A Mass of Christian Burial for Joan J. Smith, 90, of Albion, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the church with a 7:00 p.m. wake service. Fr. Matt Gutowski will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Albion. Smith was born April 19, 1934, and she passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion. Levander Funeral Home of Albion, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome. com.
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