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Albion resident Ashley Pedro is set to take part in an awareness initiative featured on the National Mall in Washington, DC, during March—Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the critical need for awareness, revealing that colorectal cancer has become the leading cancer killer in men under 50 and ranks second for young women, just behind breast cancer.

Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) and Nebraska Extension hosted a water and nitrogen management workshop on Feb. 8 at the Nance County Fairgrounds in Fullerton.

In February 2023, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) Board of Directors passed a rule to allow the NRD to assess all agricultural fields within the district’s three groundwater quality management areas annually for the purpose of locating potentially problematic sites.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14: Valentine’s Day/Ash Wednesday.

Lent: the Season of Love For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. (John 3:16) A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up immediately.

Paul Weeder of rural Albion had never experienced any heart problems until last November. The 76-year-old experienced a major heart attack in November 2023 that required a trip to the emergency room, an ambulance transfer and stint procedure, but after good care he was quickly back at home.

Boone County Commissioners on Monday appointed Tana McMillan Dozler as the new Boone County Veterans Service Officer. She started her new duties on Monday, and will be in training for several months with former Veterans Service Officer Jacqueline Wells.

Head wrestling coach Josh Majerus (standing) was encourages his wrestler in the C-2 District Tournament at Boone Central last Saturday, Feb. 10, along with (l.-r.) wrestler Tracy Perez and assistant coaches Jeff Grape and Hercules Ortiz The Cardinals placed seventh in the 16-team meet, with four state qualifiers. Boone Central girls will also have three state qualifiers from the C1 District in Battle Creek.

Boone Central School Board approved contracts Monday night for its three principals, activities director and one new teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The board also approved purchase of basketball shot clocks that could be required for varsity competitions next season.