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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.

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...

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.

Albion community hosted an American Red Cross blood drive on Jan. 22, 2024.

Toofpik Barrel Racing series returns to the Niewohner Arena on the Boone County Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10-11, and on the following weekend, Feb. 17 and 18. There is no admission charge for spectators.

Omaha Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women (OACCW) will hold a winter meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at the Heine Learning Center in Msgr.