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August 2025

Karen M. Hoppe, 76

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A celebration of life for Karen M. Hoppe, 76, will be held in Albion, on August 14th, 2025 at 10:30 am at Levander Funeral Home.
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Projects abound around town...

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(Above) Utility lines were being laid in the alley to what is planed as the new home of Nick Prothman in west Petersburg; (below): recently the house previously owned by Mike Prothman now the property of Jason and Samantha Zabka was razed and cleaned up. Many will remember this as the Marv and Mary Zabka home; (below left): last week repair work was completed on one lane of Main Street near Central Valley Ag elevator two crumbled spots were removed and repoured. (below right) The area received heavy truck traffic. Construction is progressing on the new home of Doug and Amber Heusman Petersburg’s newest addition.
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Locals pick up wins at Trap shoot

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Saturday, August 9th the annual Marv Koch/ Duane Childers memorial trap Shoot was held at the Antelope County Shooters trap range. Over 55 shooters were present.
Grey Jarzynka of Valley, Annie Oakley competition winner

Marlene A. McClinton, 89

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Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene A. McClinton, 89, of Omaha, formerly of Petersburg, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St.
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Housing project taking shape at 7th & State

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The Albion Economic Development Corporation updated the community via its social media yesterday about a new housing project that has cropped up in the community. A new “quadplex” is getting close to being completed at the corner of 7th and State in Albion, adding four new 900+ sq.
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FFA officers tour DC Seed...

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Dallas Choat at DC Seed & Chemical recently hosted the St. Edward FFA Chapter officer team for a tour of the facility and to talk “all things ag.” The FFA also launched their food drive for Heartland United Way, collecting donations through September 8. Photos from DC Seed social media.
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Babbling Brook

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Don’t worry, it’s nothing as racey as 867-5309 - but none the less, I do need to bother you for some calls! One of the parts of owning newspapers I dislike the most, is I cannot be everywhere at the same time. I can’t be at all the Chamber meetings, City meetings, County meetings, school board meetings, club meetings, and all the rest.
“For a good time, call”

Babbling Brook

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These last few months I’ve been staying over in Albion as the beginning part of the week chugs along. The helpful apartment upstairs has been a distinct advantage considering the distance from my home to come this way.
“Continuity”

Vera Horn, 98

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Funeral services for Vera Horn, age 98, of Lincoln, and Newman Grove, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilden.
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