April 2026

Garrett L. Holscher, 33

1 month ago By News Staff

A Memorial Service for Garrett L. Holscher, 33, of Newman Grove, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Levander Funeral Home of Albion. Rev. Chris Phelps will officiate. The family will be available to receive condolences at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place at a later date. Holscher passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Boone County Health Center in Albion. Memorials are suggested for the benefit of Garrett’s children, Odin and Aurora, for their future education. Donations will be overseen by their grandparents. Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com

Five Cardinals chosen for Cornhusker Girls State

1 month ago By News Staff

Five young women have been chosen by the Albion Legion Auxiliary for this year’s Nebraska Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State program this June. The chosen Cornhusker Girls Staters for this year are: Eloise Martinez, daughter of Anne Laure & Robert Martinez Isabella Santarosa, daughter of Claudia and Eric Santarosa Brittany Jo Sup, daughter of Angela & Joel Sup Katelyn Curry, daughter of Tiffany & William Curry Johanna Spence, daughter of Rachelle & Jason Spence The girls will travel to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln college campus from May 31-June 6 for a week of study of local, county and state government processes in a nonpartisan, political learning experience.

Cornhusker Girls Staters for this year are, (l to r): Eloise Martinez, Katelyn Curry, Brittany Sup, Johnna Spence, and Isabella Santarosa.

Cardinals crown multiple State Champions, team culture shines in sixth-place finish

1 month ago By Bill Curry

The Boone Central Cardinals performed their hearts out and delivered some unforgettable moments at the Nebraska State Speech Championships, capturing multiple individual state titles while showcasing a team culture that proved just as powerful as any performance from the day.

The 2026 Cardinal Speech Team poses for a final team photo

Egg hunt held at Good Sam

1 month ago By News Staff

There were 1700 Easter eggs hidden at Good Samaritan Saturday March 28. The eggs were filled by the residents at Good Samaritan, and there were three age groups students from Boone Central. Candy was donated by Tallgrass and the Albion Chamber.

Panther track competes at Rebel Invite in Loup City

1 month ago By Submitted Article

The NG/SE Panthers track and field teams travelled to Loup City for the Rebel Invite on Thursday, March 26th. It was a windy day, but the Panther athletes competed well against a strong field of competitors.

FFA gets donation from Kaul family

1 month ago By News Staff

The St. Edward FFAChapter is the recipient of funds in memory of David Kaul.

Three medal at State Speech

1 month ago By News Staff

Three events and three medals for the SEHS Beaver Speech Team when they attended the NSAA Speech Championships. Kaden Albert participated in Unified Poetry and received a medal. Claire Tibor earned a sixth place medal in Serious Prose. Kalvin Sindelar placed third in Humorous Prose. Courtesy St. Edward School social media.

Babbling Brook

1 month ago By Brook Curtiss

There are a lot of times that have passed in my life that I really was hoping that someone would jump out from behind a pile of crates and yell that the entire thing was actually a huge joke. I don’t handle confrontation well, and though I usually seek it out, I really don’t like having personal conversations in quiet rooms with just a few people.