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Reader is concerned about an economy based on wind energy

Reader is concerned about an economy based on wind energy

Dear Editor, If an economy actually needs wind energy, then backup power must be built. Right? 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska rural economy is down for 10th straight month

Nebraska rural economy is down for 10th straight month

OMAHA – High interest rates, along with weak farm commodity prices and equipment sales, helped push a regional “rural mainstreet” economic index tracked by Omaha’s Creighton University to below growth neutral for the 10th month in a row. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa 18s softball girls compete at state tournament

Wausa 18s softball girls compete at state tournament

HASTINGS – The Wausa Vikings 18s softball team concluded its 2024 season at the Nebraska 16/18U Girls’ Fast-Pitch Class C State Tournament. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Rural Wausa native awarded WSC scholarships

Rural Wausa native awarded WSC scholarships

WAYNE – A rural Wausa native recently received two Wayne State College scholarships. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Experts hand out tips to enjoy Lewis and Clark SRAduring mayfly season

Experts hand out tips to enjoy Lewis and Clark SRAduring mayfly season

CROFTON – The annual emergence of mayflies at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton means the insects are plentiful near and around the lake as they swarm to lights from the marina, cabins, facilities and campers. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Celebrating the Fourth

Celebrating the Fourth

Wausa area residents celebrated the Fourth of July by lighting up the night sky with fireworks. The light shows could be wseen in and the loud booms could be heard from almost all directions as area residents enjoyed the start of a long holiday weekend. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa Board approves Jr. High co-op with Osmond

Wausa Board approves Jr. High co-op with Osmond

WAUSA – Wausa Public Schools has decided to continue partnering with Osmond Community Schools. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Filing deadline for Village Board incumbents is Monday

Filing deadline for Village Board incumbents is Monday

CENTER – The general election race for the Wausa Village Board of Trustees needs candidates. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Board accepts resignation, hires new elementary teacher

Board accepts resignation, hires new elementary teacher

Mark Mahoney Wausa Gazette WAUSA – Wausa Public Schools is losing and gaining an elementary teacher at the same time. The Wausa board of education accepted the resignation of first-grade instructor Samantha Stevens on July 8 as well as approved the contract of Camille Johnston for the position of second-grade teacher for the 2024-25 academic year. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Governor issues executive orders to assist in transportation of ag products, aggregates

Governor issues executive orders to assist in transportation of ag products, aggregates

LINCOLN – Two executive orders were issued on July 1 from the office of Nebraska Gov.Jim Pillen to assist in the transportation of agricultural products and aggregates. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska DHHS offers tips to stay safe while celebrating Independence Day

Nebraska DHHS offers tips to stay safe while celebrating Independence Day

LINCOLN – No matter how you celebrate Independence Day, be sure to stay safe with these tips for fireworks, grilling, swimming and the outdoors from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. 07/03/2024 12:00 AM