July 2025

Albion’s Good Sam wins award

1 year ago By From Good Samaritan

Body Four Good Samaritan locations have been recognized as 2025 Silver – Achievement in Quality award recipients by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

Boone County Fair boasts musical acts, rodeo, races, carnival and much more

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Barely two weeks away, the Boone County Fair kicks off on Saturday, July 12 at the Fairgrounds in Albion – with events through the 16th for all ages and interests.

BCHC partners for older adult mental healthcare

1 year ago By From Bchc

Body Boone County Health Center has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging.

Lacey Vanis, RN & Program Director; Shaina Palmer, Office & Patient Coordinator; Morgann Fangman, PLMHP, PCMSW & Program Therapist

Kaufman new Ponderay Police Department Chief

1 year ago By From The Ponderay Police Department Social Media

Body On Monday, Joseph Kaufman was sworn in as Ponderay Police Department’s new Chief of Police, filling the vacancy left behind with Chief Cornelius’ retirement last week. Chief Kaufman is a very accomplished law enforcement officer with over 25 years of experience.

Theilen celebrates 10 years at CPPD

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Bryce Theilen recently celebrated his 10-year service anniversary with Cornhusker Public Power District. Theilen was hired as an apprentice line technician on May 18, 2015.

Wemhoff promoted at Cornhusker

1 year ago By From Cornhusker Power

Body Jay Wemhoff was promoted to Engineering Staking Technician/ Safety Chairman on April 17, 2025. Wemhoff began working as an apprentice line technician on the Columbus construction crew in 2001.

Seniors take win over Irish

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Albion Post #162 Seniors baseball team played in three games, picking up two wins, since last week’s report. The team took wins over DC Post and O’Neill’s Irish, and lost to Platte River.

#10 Jack Molt grabs a centerfield fly ball against O’Neill.

Juniors drop two, end streak

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Albion Post #162 Juniors boys’ baseball team took two losses since last report, ending their three game winning streak against Platte River, and taking a loss to visiting O’Neill on Monday evening.

Umanska places in NWF contest...

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Anhelina Umanska of St. Edward Public School, won second place for her drawing of Monarch Butterfly in the 2025 Marge Kennedy Nebraska Wildlife Federation Wildlife Poster Contest. Many 6th graders from across the state submitted entries.

Primrose Alumni gather for reunion

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The 2025 Primrose Alumni banquet was held Saturday, June 14, at the Primrose Fire Hall. There were 68 members and guests in attendance.