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Teen’s death reported at hog confinement

2 years ago By News Staff

A death of not-yet-determined causes was reported via 911 call Monday, April 1, at 11:30 a.m. to the Boone County Sheriff’s office. The caller stated a 17-year-old juvenile was unresponsive at a hog confinement west of St. Edward. The Sheriff’s office responded to the scene and located the deceased juvenile Zach Panther. The Sheriff was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Extensive damage in roll-over Monday

2 years ago By News Staff

This pickup driven by Dustin Liss of Columbus was involved in a roll-over crash on Highway 14 about six miles south of Albion on Monday, April 1, shortly after 4 p.m. The driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel, and the southbound vehicle entered the east ditch and rolled. Liss, alone in the vehicle, was transported to Boone County Health Center by Albion Rescue for treatment of injuries.

BC competing in State FFA contests this week

2 years ago By News Staff

Many Boone Central FFA members are entered in competitions at the 2024 Nebraska State FFA Convention to be held April 3-5 at the UNL East Campus in Lincoln. Boone Central members have qualified to compete in 15 areas of state contests.

State’s hospitals to get $1 billion boost from bill

2 years ago By News Staff

Nebraska’s hospitals will benefit from new state legislation that will maximize the federal financial resources available to them. The new law signed last Friday by Gov.

Quilt Squares to be added to needlework division at the Boone County Fair

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone County Ag Society is announcing a new addition this year to the open class needlework division: Quilt Squares. Anyone, any age, can have fun with this project.

Benefit event set for infant daughter

2 years ago By News Staff

A special benefit event is planned for Teigyn Reynolds, infant daugher of Skylar and Cabre (Johnson) Reynolds, at Ewing on Sunday, April 14. Teigyn was diagnosed with a rare lung disorder, and funds are being raised for a portable oxygen machine to make trips to doctor’s appointments safer for her.