Area schools are planning and preparing for classes starting next week. Newman Grove Starts Aug.

The Albion Cornerstone Bank Post 162 Seniors Legion baseball team traveled to Wakefield Saturday August 3rd for the Nebraska American Legion Class C Senior State Tournament. Albion drew the winner of District 1, Crofton for the first game of the tournament.

A flurry of new state laws took effect Friday, establishing new policies for firearms in small schools, launching Parole Board reforms and expanding open government and voting rights. Of the 150 bills signed into law this year, more than 100 became effective last week.

Boone Central Public Schools is planning elementary registration for preschool through fourth grade to be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m.