Nebraska is getting a new state treasurer in Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg, the governor announced Monday. Gov.

Cold and nasty was an understatement for conditions at the annual Petersburg Community Club Trunk or Treat Halloween Day celebration. The little characters were forced to bundle up while filling their bags with goodies. Along with the merchants, some residents also braved the weather to participate.

On October 22, Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) hosted Business & Industry Day at the Boone County Fairgrounds – Niewohner Arena, inspiring more than 130 local high school students to explore career opportunities close to home.

Second annual Albion Toy Show was held Sunday, Nov. 2. at the Cardinal Inn Event Center in Albion. The show was organized and staged by Linda, Aaron and Dan Hamling, they were well pleased that the show went from 14 exhibitors last year to all of the booths being sold this year, there was a lot of buying, selling, and trading of the different collectables at the Cardinal Inn Event Center. Plans are underway for making this a third annual Toy Show in 2026.