Petersburg Press

Out of 54 students in the Boone Central 2024 senior class, 47 applied for local scholarships to continue their education. Of those 47, 38 of them (or 81%) received at least one local scholarship for a grand total of more than $84,000 in scholarships awarded from the local area community, according to Leanne Blanchard, high school counselor.

The Albion Legion Post #162 Seniors baseball team hosted the “Cornerstone Baseball Tournament” this past weekend at the local field with five teams playing in a round-robin style event over May 24-26.

Suzie Scholl and Allie of Norfolk were a Friday visitors of Wally and Karen Scholl. Visitors on Sunday with Ron and Bonnie Wies were Adam and Jeri Wies, Karlie, Kaci and Kenzie..

Commodities for people over 60 who have signed up will arrive Tuesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. in the Petersburg Legion Club.

A downed power pole east of Petersburg on Monday, May 20 caused a power outage for many people in the area. Photo submitted by Casidy Baumgartner.

You’ve seen him at high school games and sporting events throughout the area over many years It may have seemed he would always be there, but there comes a time when all good things must come to an end. Joe Flanagan, sports editor of the Albion News for the past 21 years (and seven years before that) is officially retiring.

This past week, the Albion Post 162 Junior Legion baseball team started their summer season by hosting Plainview on Monday and traveling to St. Paul on Wednesday. Monday was a great night for baseball, and a great team effort, as the Albion Juniors squeaked away with a close 7-6 win to start the season. A gritty St. Paul team played well against Albion, as Albion fell 10-2.

The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Veteran’s Memorial in Petersburg. Vice Commander Pat Cleveland welcomed those in attendance. This was followed by advancement of the colors by Post 334. The pledge of Allegiance was led by Post 334 Auxiliary followed by the National Anthem sung by Emma Lordemann and Sadie Goodwater. Invocation was given by Chaplain Hank Thieman.

More than 300 bike riders from throughout Nebraska and several other states will be in Petersburg next week. Area residents are invited to help welcome the riders and attend the various events and meals planned in Petersburg Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6.

Antelope Memorial Hospital announces that Anita Murphy, PA-C, has joined its medical staff. Originally from Petersburg, Murphy is a 2003 graduate of Boone Central High School.