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Concrete work was completed last week for a smoother access to the Boone County Fairgrounds on 11th Street in Albion. The repairs contracted by the City of Albion should eliminate a major bump for southbound vehicles and also improve drainage..

Two Republican candidates for the District 41 seat in Nebraska’s Legislature were campaigning in Boone County last week. Candidate Ethan Clark and his wife, Elizabeth of Ord were joined by First District Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood for a meet and greet at the Casey building on the Boone County Fairgrounds last Friday, April 5.

Boone Central FFA members traveled to Lincoln from April 3 - 5 to participate in the Nebraska State FFA Convention. While there, they competed in Leadership Development Events (LDEs), Career Development Events (CDEs), Agriscience Fair and Proficiency finals along with attending sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers.

An autopsy has been ordered by Boone County Attorney John Morgan regarding the cause of death of Zachary Panther, 17. Morgan said announcement of the cause of death would be made after the autopsy report is received, which could take several weeks.

Extreme winds last Saturday afternoon, April 6, lifted the roof of this storage building located east of Levander Funeral Home at the south edge of Albion. Three tele-handlers were brought in to stabilize the structure until the wind changed direction and the roof section could be brought back down to its proper location, according to owner Tony Levander. Wind speeds were well over 30 miles per hour in the area, with some stronger gusts.

For nearly 60 years, the city of Albion has benefited from having an economic development organization in place. Although the types of projects and support the organization has provided evolves with community needs, its purpose has remained consistent: to support quality of life through economic well being.

Cub Scout Pack 155, Scout Troop 155 and Girl Scout Troop 58770 will be “Scouting for Food” to collecting unexpired, non-perishable food items for the Boone County Food Pantry this Saturday, April 13.

Boone Central School Board held a two-hour closed session video conference Monday night with a Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) representative to consider potential superintendent candidates for the district.

A drama that features the World War II experiences of a young Nebraska soldier will be featured in Albion at the Boone Central High School Performing Arts Gym this Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. This work by Lincoln playwright Becky Boesen centers around the wartime experiences of Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams of Nebraska as related through his personal letters home.