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Primary election ballots will be mailed April 24

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Primary election ballots will be mailed out to Boone County voters next Wednesday, April 24, by the Boone County Clerk’s office. In order to be counted in the election, ballots must be returned by 8 p.m.

Former deputy here dies from collision injuries at Ceresco

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Officer Ross Bartlett, a former Boone County Sheriff’s deputy, died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision near Ceresco Friday night, April 12. Bartlett, 54, a Ceresco police officer since 2017, died in a crash while conducting a traffic stop on U.S.

Former deputy here dies from collision injuries at Ceresco

Council accepts proposal to build Eli Porter Memorial Playground

3 weeks ago By News Staff

A proposal to build the new allinclusive playground structure in memory of Eli Porter was accepted by the Albion City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night, April 9. The new facility will be built in Fuller Park, and will be located north of the Albion Family Aquatic Center.

Council accepts proposal to build Eli Porter Memorial Playground

‘Not Too Far Distant’ is soldier’s experience

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Staff Sgt. Clarence Williams and his fellow soldiers contended with all the harsh realities of World War II, including the loss of fellow soldiers and liberation of a Nazi concentration camp.

‘Not Too Far Distant’ is soldier’s experience

Boone Central FCCLA earns gold, silver ratings

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Boone Central’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members earned gold and silver ratings in District Leadership STAR competition held April 6-9 in Lincoln. The 19 students from Boone Central competed along with members from across Nebraska.

Boone Central FCCLA earns gold, silver ratings

CO2 pipeline plans draw more debate

3 weeks ago By News Staff

About an hour of Monday’s Boone County Commissioners meeting was devoted to discussion of the revised plans for the Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline project in Nebraska and Boone County. It started with a presentation by Brent Niese, Summit’s project manager, who described the main points of the project.

Red Cross lists upcoming blood drives in area

1 month ago By News Staff

American Red Cross has seen a positive increase in blood and platelet donations, but steady appointments are still considered vital this spring for patients relying on care all season long. Blood drives coming up in April include the following: Albion Blood Drive • Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m.

Adult painting class set at library

1 month ago By News Staff

An adult painting class will be featured at the Albion Public Library on Monday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class will be open to 12 people, and willl be taught by Jerene Kruse.

Soil moisture supplies remain short across Nebraska in April

1 month ago By News Staff

For the week ending Sunday, April 7, there were five days suitable for fieldwork across Nebraska, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 29% short, 56% adequate, and 3% surplus.

ELCA spring gathering to be held April 13 in Grand Island

1 month ago By News Staff

The 2024 Spring Gathering for the Central Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Nebraska Synodical Women’s Organization will be held Saturday April 13, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grand Island.

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