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The Alda Lehr Scholarship for $1,500 has been awarded to Avery Krohn, daughter of Mathew and Emily Krohn this year. Krohn has chosen to study elementary education/special education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

The St. Edward community hosted a scholarship blood drive on Tuesday, May 6 at the Christian Community Church.

A White Star quick shop is opening its doors in Newman Grove. Niewohner Brothers from Albion has purchased The Grove located on the southeast side of Newman Grove.

University of Nebraska at Kearney choir members will perform at the world’s most famous concert venue later this month – including one member from Albion. Associate music professor and director of choral activities John Petzet is taking 32 students to New York City for a once-in-alifetime opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and secure cabinet to the Boone County Fitness Center. The AED will be installed near the pool area on the facility’s lower level—clearly visible and easily accessible during a cardiac emergency.

The 2025 Nebraska Rod and Custom Association have announced the “traveling car show’s” route for this summer, including a trip up Highway 14 through a number of communities. On Sunday, June 1, 440-plus classic vehicles will be traveling through the communities, including a stop at the Boone County Fairgrounds for the group’s morning break until 10 a.m.

At the May meeting of the Petersburg Community Club members discussed the upcoming parade dates in which the PCC Club float participates. Most dates are already listed with the exception of Elgin. If anyone knows that date please contact President Danielle Koch. Also, if anyone would be willing to transport the float to any parade, please let some-one know.

May 8, 1965 The clocks stopped in Primrose at 4:55 p.m. as an F4 tornado roared through town ….

Aidan Choat, a senior at Riverside High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the International P.E.O. Sisterhood.