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Bill Schriver receives Living Veteran award

1 year ago By News Staff

Bill Schriver, an active member of the Albion community for more than 50 years, was named the 2024 Living Veteran by local veterans’ organizations at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony in the Boone Central Gym.

LIVING VETERAN AWARD -- Bill Schriver (second from right) and his wife Dee (left) attended the honorary flag raising at the downtown mini-park Monday with their family members. Courtesy Photo

AEDC to hold open house for homes

3 weeks ago By News Staff

The Albion Economic Development Corporation will be holding an open house event at the two newest properties in the South Park Subdivision inAlbion on Wednesday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Koeppen racks up the mileage

1 month ago By News Staff

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.

Confirmed measels prompts vaccine clinics

6 months ago By From The Ncdhd

Four confirmed measles cases in Platte County have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, all of which are limited to a single household, with two cases currently active. Thus far, no community spread has been identified. Due to privacy, no further information will be provided.

Stone opens Sisters store on main street

1 year ago By News Staff

Prairie Sisters’ new home is in the former Sixthth & Hale building on main street in Newman Grove. Owner, Katie Stone, will be selling women’s and kids clothing, home decor and furniture. She will sell online and from the store. Inventory from the previous owner will also be for sale.

Swim lessons for generations of students

1 year ago By News Staff

Before moving to Albion, Lonnelle Rasmussen, a certified Water Safety Instructor, taught swimming lessons at three other facilities. She began teaching adult swimming lessons at BCFC in January 1986.

Youth of all ages come to the Center for swimming lessons.

Harvest challenges during wind, drought...

1 year ago By News Staff

Picture taken Thursday, October 17 southwest of Petersburg a miserable day with wind guests from 35 to 40 miles an hour at times totally obscuring the combines in the fields. Harvest has been in full swing during the past weeks much of the dryland has been harvested as well as some irrigated.