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1959: Thorell is awarded National Scholarship

1959: Thorell is awarded National Scholarship

into 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Spend the rest of summer catching up on your reading

Spend the rest of summer catching up on your reading

“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

L&C SRA to host Crofton Dam Race

L&C SRA to host Crofton Dam Race

CROFTON – The 2024 edition of the Crofton Dam Race is scheduled for July 27 at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Full moon hike scheduled for Aug. 19 at Ponca

Full moon hike scheduled for Aug. 19 at Ponca

PONCA – Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon on Aug. 19 with a Ponca State Park naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Avera Creighton Hospital announces project to add to, renovate facility

Avera Creighton Hospital announces project to add to, renovate facility

CREIGHTON – Avera Creighton Hospital announced on July 22 an addition-and-renovation project that will provide more patient care space and services. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa-Osmond Youth Football Program meeting set for July 28

Wausa-Osmond Youth Football Program meeting set for July 28

WAUSA – An informational meeting on the Wausa-Osmond Youth Football Program has been scheduled for 2 p.m. July 28 at the Wausa Auditorium. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Village of Wausa issues reminder about’ trash containers

Village of Wausa issues reminder about’ trash containers

WAUSA – The village of Wausa recently issued a reminder to all residents that their trash containers need to be next to their street with the handles pointing toward their houses for garbage pickup. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Pillen directed agencies to make ‘unprecedented’ cuts ahead of special session

Pillen directed agencies to make ‘unprecedented’ cuts ahead of special session

LINCOLN – Days after signing an updated budget that he described as “fiscally sound,” Gov. Jim Pillen’s office quietly directed state agencies to slash $280 million. The goal: Help pay for a massive property tax cut he publicly unveiled a week before the expected start of a special legislative session Thursday. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Adventurous programs at the library

Adventurous programs at the library

The Lied Lincoln Township Library in Wausa hosted 4-H Youth Development Extension Assistant Kristine Tramp with Nebraska Extension in Knox County for summer reading July 15-16. This year, the two events, part of the 4-H Summer Reading Connections Program, included “Adventures in the Forest” and “Adventures in Food Science.” Each program included many crafts and hands-on learning activities – such as what Emmett Eifert is pictured doing with a magnifying glass – as well as snacks and reading opportunities for youth. The overall summer reading theme this year is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

Candidates still needed for Wausa Village Board

Candidates still needed for Wausa Village Board

CENTER – Candidates are still needed for the two seats up for election this year on the Wausa Village Board of Trustees. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM

State Sen. Barry DeKay is prepared for upcoming special session

State Sen. Barry DeKay is prepared for upcoming special session

LINCOLN – As you may have read or heard, Gov. (Jim) Pillen announced his intention to call the Legislature back in special session relating to property taxes beginning July 25 until “unfinished business” is resolved. 07/24/2024 12:00 AM