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Boone Central FBLA had one of their best state leadership conferences of all time last week, April 11-13, at Kearney. “The senior class reminded everyone why they are always a force to be reckoned with,” said FBLA sponsor Joel Sup.

Primary election ballots will be mailed out to Boone County voters next Wednesday, April 24, by the Boone County Clerk’s office. In order to be counted in the election, ballots must be returned by 8 p.m.

Officer Ross Bartlett, a former Boone County Sheriff’s deputy, died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision near Ceresco Friday night, April 12. Bartlett, 54, a Ceresco police officer since 2017, died in a crash while conducting a traffic stop on U.S.

A proposal to build the new allinclusive playground structure in memory of Eli Porter was accepted by the Albion City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night, April 9. The new facility will be built in Fuller Park, and will be located north of the Albion Family Aquatic Center.

Staff Sgt. Clarence Williams and his fellow soldiers contended with all the harsh realities of World War II, including the loss of fellow soldiers and liberation of a Nazi concentration camp.

Boone Central’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members earned gold and silver ratings in District Leadership STAR competition held April 6-9 in Lincoln. The 19 students from Boone Central competed along with members from across Nebraska.

American Red Cross has seen a positive increase in blood and platelet donations, but steady appointments are still considered vital this spring for patients relying on care all season long. Blood drives coming up in April include the following: Albion Blood Drive • Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m.

An adult painting class will be featured at the Albion Public Library on Monday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class will be open to 12 people, and willl be taught by Jerene Kruse.

For the week ending Sunday, April 7, there were five days suitable for fieldwork across Nebraska, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 29% short, 56% adequate, and 3% surplus.