Petersburg Press

Body Boone Central’s varsity speech team again brought home the sweepstakes championship in their third meet of the season last Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Chanticleer Invitational in Ord.

Body Many area students were recently named to the Wayne State College fall dean’s list. A total of 1,312 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the fall 2023 semester.

Body Boone Central hosted Lakeview and Scotus for dual wrestling action Thursday. The Boone boys earned a split with the Columbus schools while the Lady Cardinals were edged by Lakeview.

Body Levander Funeral Home staff and helpers moved quickly to move in and prepare the new funeral home building for an open house last Thursday, Jan. 25.

Body Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska, Inc. (BRAN) announces its 42nd annual tour across the state of Nebraska, starting June 2 in Valentine and concluding June 8 in Louisville.

Body More candidate filings for the 2024 elections were recorded during the past week at the Boone County Clerk’s office. Jon Lindgren filed to retain his seat as District 2 County Commissioner.

Body Boone Central Public Schools will be holding parent-teacher conferences next Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Body Petersburg Legion was the final hole for the Puttin’ in P-Town held this past weekend. Committee member Eric Petsche (left) is looking at the shot for the final tee in the contest. Eight other businesses hosted puttin’ holes for many team members.

Body All traffic cases plead guilty unless otherwise indicated. Names and towns from court records.

Body The wild winter weather and a slew of postponements and cancellations - both games and practices - did not seem to faze the Boone Central Cardinals in the least. Boone Central returned to the court Friday, Jan.