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St. Edward American Legion served a large crowd at their annual pancake meal last Saturday, March 2, in the Community Center.

blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the St.

Boone Central industrial arts students have combined art and Nebraska history with metal working skills for a special project this year. They are involved in the Ken Iverson Project, a sculpture-making project and contest involving area schools in a collaborative effort between various disciplines.

A birthday happens every year. It’s a good time to pause.

Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska, Inc. (BRAN) announces its 42nd annual tour across the state of Nebraska, starting June 2 in Valentine and concluding June 8 in Louisville.

Levander Funeral Home staff and helpers moved quickly to move in and prepare the new funeral home building for an open house last Thursday, Jan. 25.

Boone County’s annual spelling contest for fifth through eighth graders was held last Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Boone Central.

Cowboys and cowgirls from several states showed off their marksmanship from horseback in the mounted shooting contest at Niewohner Arena on the Boone County Fairgrounds last Saturday and Sunday. This cowboy had a perfect ride, breaking all balloons in slightly over 14 seconds.

Doug Young, vice president and manager of Albion’s Cornerstone Bank since January of 2011, is retiring from the position effective this Friday, Feb. 2.

Albion Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) is requesting proposals for housing development at two additional AEDC-owned locations in the city limits.