Tree grants available for seed money
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Newman Grove residents are invited to apply for a tree grant. Newman Grove Tree Board will be awarding $100 grants to five city residents.
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Local firefighters again hit the road to help
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On Wednesday evening, April 22nd, the Mid-Nebraska Task Force was requested to deploy for the Pressey Fire in Custer County – including first responders from Albion, St. Edward and around the area.
Courthouse fire call was HVAC issue
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Following the response to the fire call at the Boone County Courthouse last week, it was reported that it appeared to be an HVAC issue that caused the concern.
Choir sings at District Music Contest
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Members of the Boone Central Band and Choir traveled to Norfolk High School for the NSAA District Music Contest on Friday, April 24th. Norfolk High School was the host site of 17 schools.
Andreasen, Baker named Cardinal King and Queen
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The 2026 Boone Central Cardinal Prom was held on Saturday with a theme of “Night in Rio.
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 16
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Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska will be May 16. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit for the day.
Election 2026 - Boone County Sheriff
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Name: Denny Johnson Age: 55 Family: wife, Melinda; three married daughters, seven grandchildren Occupation: Boone County Sheriff Social, Church or Civic Service: I have been a member of the Albion United Methodist Church for over forty years where I have served as a Trustee for...
Devine to be featured in “Best of Best”
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Nebraska’s best high school orators take the stage for the “2026 NSAA Speech Championships: Best of the Best” at 2 p.m. CT, Sunday, April 26, on Nebraska Public Media.
BCFF awards $56,100 in grants
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On April 8th, the Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF), an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), awarded $56,100 in grant funding to 20 local charitable projects.
Possible fire investigated at Courthouse...
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Albion Fire and Rescue were called to a possible fire at the Boone County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon.
