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Music and refreshments downtown

1 year ago By News Staff

Many area residents were enjoying music and refreshments by “The Begats” at The Venue in downtown Albion last Thursday evening, July 18. In addition to the music, the Boone-Nance Cattlemen hosted a burger fry, HWY 14 Brewery had a beer garden, and food trucks were also serving on Fourth Street. This Thursday, July 25, Grant Pickrel and the Pioneer Band will be featured for five hours of country music

Meyer to present program about her college journey

1 year ago By News Staff

Boone Central graduate Bella Meyer will be presenting a program this Saturday, July 27, at the Albion Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

Morris joins TC Vet offices

1 year ago By News Staff

A new veterinarian has joined the team at TC Vet in Albion, Elysia (“Ely”) Morris, DVM, started with her official rounds just after Memorial Day this past May. Morris is a native of northern Minnesota, and said that working on her extended family’s dairy operation helped cultivate and create a love for animals, specifically beef cattle as she learned more, which led her into veterinarian practice.

Christo family met challenges of migrating from Greece in 1905

1 year ago By News Staff

(Editor’s Note: Information for the following story is compiled from recollections passed along by the Christo cousins at many family reunions.) Immigrants faced many challenges in coming to the United States in the early 1900s. Most were poor, and most knew only their native language.

The Begats coming Thursday to Venue

1 year ago By News Staff

“The Begats,” repeat performers at The Venue in Albion, will be returning to entertain in Albion this Thursday night, July 18. The Begats were started as a two-man acoustic-folk band by Collin Heiler and Matthew Teeslink, but the band has grown to a jam group of as many as eight musicians.

Nebraska cowboys among top riders at Roughstock Rodeo

1 year ago By News Staff

Nebraska cowboys topped the bull riding event at the Boone County Fair Roughstock Rodeo on July 8, while South Dakota cowboys claimed first place in both the bareback and saddle bronc riding. More than 30 contestants were featured at this event, with several hundred fans watching from the bleachers at the outdoor arena.

“Bobbers” event draws youth to fishing

1 year ago By News Staff

On Saturday, June 15, roughly eighty local youth anglers competed at Stevensons lake for their shot at one of three trophies. Ethan Salber was quoted saying, “It’s a good turnout… Lots of kids we saw last year are returning.” He went on to say, “The fishing poles and equipment we gave out as prizes last year are being used by the kids today.” A rainy, humid, and blustery day.

Cierra Rieck, Tate Porter, and Charlotte Neidhardt.

July 4 party lasts all day in Albion

1 year ago By News Staff

Albion’s July 4th party lasted all day at various locations downtown. It started in the morning with the annual Kiddie Parade on Church Street sponsored by the Albion Chamber of Commerce.

OPENING EVENT -- Many children and parents took part in the annual July 4th Kiddie Parade last Thursday on Church Street.

Rascal Martinez to be featured at The Venue

1 year ago By News Staff

Rascal Martinez, a talented musician who grew up in rural Nebraska, will be featured at The Venue on Fourth in Albion this Thursday, July 11, in the second performance of the Summer Concert Series. Martinez, who started playing at a young age in the basement of his family home, plays a variety of music.

VISIT TO MID-NEBRASKA Lutheran Home

2 years ago By News Staff

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