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April 2026

Community Cleanup heaped four dumpsters

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Last week the Petersburg Village Board held their annual village clean-up . The four dumpsters which sat on Main Street were filled to capacity even after Village Superintendent Nick Prothman used a payloader to press them down.
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FFA Chapter holds banquet

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On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Boone Central FFA Chapter held its annual end-of-year banquet. This banquet was filled with recognition of students, FFA alumni, parents, and community members who helped out our organization this school year.
26-27 Officers: (l to r): Kailyn Choat, Lucas Frey, Daron Dozler, Kate Maricle, Bethany Preister, Ashlynn Naber, Owen Laska

Election 2026 - Boone County Sheriff

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Name: Denny Johnson Age: 55 Family: wife, Melinda; three married daughters, seven grandchildren Occupation: Boone County Sheriff Social, Church or Civic Service: I have been a member of the Albion United Methodist Church for over forty years where I have served as a Trustee for many years. I have served on the Albion Board of Adjustment, and I am currently an active member of the Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Detention Board and a member of the Nebraska Sheriff’s Association. I have volunteered for Cops and Bobbers, Youth Mentor Hunts, school events, and several fundraising events throughout Boone County, along with coaching and officiating youth and adult sports. I created the Boone County Mobile Food Pantry for those in need. I fully support our local volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments and work with the City of Albion Police Department on a daily basis.
Denny Johnson (Left) Tim Stopak (Right)

Mary Lou Labenz, 90

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Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Lou Labenz, 90, of Albion, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2026, St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion.
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