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Commissioners continue wage increase discussion

2 years ago By News Staff

County Deputies are continuing to prepare for the next budgeting cycle, including looking at wages that are going up statewide. County Clerk Sarah Robinson mentioned that they county is still waiting for more statewide wage numbers from the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO).

Filing deadlines approaching for general election

2 years ago By News Staff

Filing deadlines are approaching for village board and public power district board candidates in Nebraska. Incumbents in these offices must file by July 15.

Cardinal Raffled...

2 years ago By News Staff

Cardinal Raffled...

The Albion Chamber of Commerce and the Albion/Boone Central Alumni group raffled off a large carved Cardinal during the street dance last week helping to raise funds for both organizations. During the live auction event, Mandy and Greg Luettel were named the new owners after the bidding died down. The proceeds of the auction will go to the Alumni group to help fund scholarships and the Albion Chamber to help with the fireworks on July 4.

Area students in summer speech Camp at Wayne

2 years ago By News Staff

Several area students atrtended the Wayne State College Summer Speech Camp recently, getting a jump start with their competitive speech projects for the upcoming school year.

Autumn Simons on dean’s list

2 years ago By News Staff

Autumn Simons of Petersburg was recently named to the dean’s list at the College of St. Mary, Omaha, for the 2024 spring semester.

Bad weather spoils Seniors week - just one game played

2 years ago By Darren Wright

As noted in last week’s article, the Albion Seniors were to play three times this past week. But the inclement weather that has been a constant this season canceled their road trips to David City and Wayne.

Race Day always popular at Carnival Days

2 years ago By OLUflJntYy

This photo shows the crowd on hand last year for Kids Races in downtown Petersburg. Races have been planned again for this year’s celebration on Tuesday, with D.C. Lynch shows starting at 6 p.m. both days. Wednesday will be the free barbecue and ping pong scramble, and much more!

Race Day always popular at Carnival Days

Crane topples off roadway

2 years ago By OLUflJntYy

Petersburg Fire Department and rescue squad was called to the scene of a crane mishap northwest of Petersburg on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. According to Chief Baumgartner, the crane driver apparently crowded the south edge of the of the road.

Petersburg to host Carnival Days next Tuesday, Wednesday

2 years ago By OLUflJntYy

Petersburg Community Club will be hosting its annual Carnival Days celebration next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25-26 in the downtown area.This annual event features the D. C. Lunch Shows carnival starting at 6 p.m. both nights.Additional events are:Tuesday, June 25• 7 p.m. - Flag Raising and...

Fair starts July 6

2 years ago By OLUflJntYy

Bigger and better every year.That’s become a tradition for the Boone County Fair each year, and the 2024 fair will again have a stellar lineup starting Saturday, July 6, and continuing through Wednesday, July 10.The fair theme this year is: “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights.”Great entertainment...

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