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Motorcyle accident fatality reported

2 years ago By News Staff

From the Boone County Sheriff’s Office On July 15, 2024 at approximately 5:04 p.m., the Boone County 911 Center received a call of a motorcyle accident that occured near mile marker 23 on Highway 52, just north of Primrose. Emergency crews were detailed to the accident scene, along with deputies.

Commissioners act on value protests

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone County Commissioners, acting as a Board of Equalization, made determinations on a total of 48 valuation protests during their meeting Monday, July 15. Of the 48 protests, five were damaged property forms, which were approved as authorized by state law.

Zoning setback distances can vary based on signed waivers

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone County Commissioners adoped a resolution July 8 that will allow zoning setback distances to vary based on signed waiver agreements between property owners. Commissioners on Monday adopted Resolution 2024-15, which allows a reduction in the established distances between rural homes and livestock feeding operations by property owners who agree.

County Fair underway with big weekend crowds

2 years ago By News Staff

Delayed. The carnival was held only Tuesday and Wednesday due to the damp conditions on Monday.

Two place at nationals

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone Central Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members returned last week with hardware from their national conference held in Orlando, Florida. Boone Central’s team of Taylor Beierman, left, and Hannah Krohn earned 10th place in the broadcast journalism competition there.

BRAN votes to give Petersburg scholarships

2 years ago By Submitted Article

Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), recently announced its riders voted Petersburg the “Best Community” during the 42nd annual event. The award is a $1,500 scholarship that will be designated to Petersburg students who are or will be attending Nebraska trade schools, colleges or universities.

County Veterans Service Officer to resign in August

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone County Commissioners dealt with some bad news on the employment front Monday, July 8. Tana McMillan Dozler announced she would be leaving her position as Veterans Service Offi cer effective Aug.

Flanagan gives quilt presentation to “Pals”

2 years ago By News Staff

On Sunday, June 23,2024, the Piecin’ Pals Quilt Group, with funding help from the Nebraska State Quilt Guild and the Boone County Visitor’s Promotion Fund, hosted a fun afternoon with Fremont’s Scott Flanagan of 4th and Main Designs.

Flanagan gives quilt presentation to “Pals”

NRD reports rising nitrate levels in groundwater

2 years ago By News Staff

Nitrate levels in parts of Nebraska, including areas within the Lower Loup Natural Resources District, are on the rise, according to the most recent LLNRD newsletter, Water Matters. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that nitrate concentration in drinking water does not exceed I 0 milligrams/liter (often cited as IO parts per million, or IO ppm).

Senator Fischer’s staff coming to St. Edward

2 years ago By News Staff

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (RNeb.) recently announced that her staff will hold local office hours for constituents in Nance and Boone Counties on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

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