July 2026

The Newman Grove Red Cross blood drive was held on June 15, 2026, at Fellowship Bible Church. There were 56 donors collecting 61 units of blood with a goal of 54.

Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April.

A 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird Restomod was the outstanding choice of the 16th year of Smoke n Chrome car show on Father’s Day weekend in downtown Albion. There were 70 cars, two motorcycles and one Semi in this wet show, thanks to some welcome rainfall.

The Nebraska State Volunteer Fire Association (NSVFA) gives recognition for services which NSVFA members provide during the opening ceremonies of the Nebraska State Fire School each year, and this year’s recipients were two Good Samaritans recognized and nominated by the Albion Fire and Rescue. Albion’s Fire Chief, Bruce Benne, submitted two local men, Jim O’Brien and Robert Ross, for their work during an accident in January, and the pair was honored at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island at the NSVFA convention.

In the 26th year of visiting Albion, the Missoula Children’s Theatre continued their series of performances with “The Emperor’s New Clothes” this season, with two performances this past weekend.