June 2026

Missoula Theatre to start auditions on June 15

3 months ago By News Staff

Body The Albion Area Arts Council has continued plans to welcome the Missoula Children’s Theatre back to Albion June 15–20 with this year’s production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes!

Babbling Brook

3 months ago By Brook Curtiss

Body I get it - social media is super handy. It’s a vote for self-reliance, it’s a vote for “knowledge is power” or whatever thing you want to add to it.

Supper held to benefit American Legion Post #334 in Petersburg, NE

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Sunday evening a freewill donation sloppy joe supper was served in the Petersburg American Legion Post 334 Club. Attendees enjoyed sloppy joes with a large selection of salads and dessert.

Judy J. Choat, 82

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Funeral services for Judy J. Choat, 82, of Albion, will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Levander Funeral Home in Albion.

Body Colin Koeppen of Albion, who turned 81 years of age on his last birthday, has walked the Boone County Trails System, which he refers to as the “trail” 2000 times plus a trip around the park. That adds up to 3500 miles.

Colin Koeppen marked his 2,000th lap this past week.

Jim “Doc” T. Ridgeway, 88

3 months ago By News Staff

Body A Military Graveside Service for Jim “Doc” T. Ridgeway, 88, of Albion was held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion.

Cardinals wrap season at State tourney in Grand Island

3 months ago By News Staff

Body The Boone Central Boys golf team traveled to the Indianhead Golf Club in Grand Island for the 2026 Class C boys golf tournament this past week for two days of competition against members of 14 other teams.

Boone Central Golf Team: Coach Eric Albers, Preston Hooker, Dayton Choat, Riley Nelson, Jace Rasmussen, Dalton Rolf and Coach Karsen Klooz. Photo from Boone Central social media, of District finsih.

Larsen named Region III Outstanding Principal

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Boone Central High School Principal Ethan Larsen has been chosen as the Region III winner of the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals as this year’s “Outstanding New Principal.”

Helpful collections during cleanup days

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Albion looks better already, A lot of old and Junk cars and pickups were moved from a business across the street north of the old NAPA building for a business move..

St. Edward honors 50-year class...

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Class of 1976, back row (l to r): Morrie Bauster, Terry Evans, Kent Cruise, Kevin Kasper, Bill Wells, Jack Nordeen, Doug Sindelar, Mark Drog, Todd Meredith and Ralph VanMeter; front row (l to r): Bob Nicklasson, LaRae (Kearney) Chohon, Sherry (Channer) Gray, Darlene (Mausbach)...