December 2025

PCC hosts comedian at Christmas event

9 months ago By News Staff

Last Monday evening area residents gathered in Werner Hall for the annual Petersburg Community Club Christmas event. The evening began with a Windsor Loin supper catered by the Albion Knights of Columbus and followed by comedian Matt Beller of Omaha.

Cardinals take second at home tournament

9 months ago By News Staff

The Boone Central Cardinals wrestling teams hosted a Dual Tournament this past weekend, picking up a second place finish overall as a team. Other teams at the event were Gretna East, Crete, Minden, Crofton and Conestoga.

The BC Cardinal wrestling team took second at their home dual tournament. Photos by Rose Buhlmann

Joseph V. Knust, 83

9 months ago By News Staff

Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph “Joe” V. Knust, 83, of Petersburg, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Petersburg, Rev. Frank Baumert and Deacon John Starman will officiate.

Dr. Stacy E. Charf, 56

9 months ago By News Staff

Funeral service for Dr. Stacy E. Charf, age 56, of Neligh, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin. Father Mark McKercher will officiate, and burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh.

Newman Grove FFA picks up ribbons at LDE event

9 months ago By News Staff

The Newman Grove FFAhad a big day on Dec. 8 at the District Leadership Development Events in Leigh.

Special guests visit St. Edward...

9 months ago By News Staff

The St. Edward Fire Department (above) and St. Edward Public School (below) shared in the spirit of Christmas this past week with visits from Santa and The Grinch as the community celebrates the season.

Sentinel Building hosts blood drive

9 months ago By News Staff

Sentinel Building Systems in Albion hosted a blood drive last Thursday, collecting 29 units to donate to those in need.

Babbling Brook

9 months ago By Brook Curtiss

This year I got a exposed to a new holiday - Festivus. It’s not really new, and it’s not really something that I didn’t know about - I just hadn’t realized people had put it into real life after watching it on Seinfeld.

Alan J. Hagemann, 60

9 months ago By News Staff

The funeral service for Alan J. Hagemann will be held at 10:30 a.m.

William T. Shotkoski, 70

9 months ago By News Staff

Funeral Services for William “Bill” T. Shotkoski, 70, of St. Edward, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Rev. Matt Gutowski officiating. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service Friday morning.