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Embracing the Blessing of Learning: Preparing for the Start of School

Embracing the Blessing of Learning: Preparing for the Start of School

As the summer sun begins to wane and the scent of freshly sharpened pen- cils fills the air, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a new school year. For many, this time is marked by a mixture of excitement and anxiety. There are supplies to purchase, schedules to coordinate, and countless details to finalize. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle, it is vital to pause and reflect on the deeper significance of this season. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Births

McLEAN – Chris and Kayla Rohde of McLean are the parents of a daughter, Josie James, born Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. She weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. and is welcomed by siblings Emrey, 4, and Beckham, 2. Grandparents are Eric and Kelly Grone of Wayne and Jeff and Barb Rohde of Randolph. Great-grandparents are Julie Grone of Wayne, Dean and Beth Boeckenhauer of Wakefield and Rose Edna Rohde and Margaret Korth Bloomquist of Randolph. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond Community School Lunch Menu

Osmond Community School Lunch Menu

Aug. 15-16 Choice of cereal, yogurt or menu item for breakfast; K-12 choice of salad, yogurt, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or menu item for lunch; fruit and salad bar every day. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

BYGONE YEARS IN OSMOND . . .

BYGONE YEARS IN OSMOND . . .

October 15, 1896 – 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

4-H'ers win ribbons, trophies at county fair

4-H'ers win ribbons, trophies at county fair

PIERCE – Osmond area 4-H members entered many project at the Pierce County Fair, held July 24-28 this year, and won many ribbons and trophies. Pictures of the champions and reserve champions are printed in this issue of the Osmond Republican. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Fall turkey permits available August 12

Fall turkey permits available August 12

Hunters may begin purchasing 2024 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central Time Aug. 12. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska milk production down 8%

Nebraska milk production down 8%

LINCOLN – Milk production in Nebraska during the April-June 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Attend August events at southeast parks

Attend August events at southeast parks

Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s southeast state parks. During August, events are planned for those for all ages and interests, including the following: Enjoy stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – Come to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland on Aug. 16 and enjoy some summer stargazing. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska Environmental Trust open for applications for 2025 grant cycle

Nebraska Environmental Trust open for applications for 2025 grant cycle

The Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) grant cycle for funding year 2025 opened for applications on Monday, July 15. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 11:59 p.m. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Caydence Krienert, Anna Kahny write about trip to Uganda

Caydence Krienert, Anna Kahny write about trip to Uganda

OSMOND – Osmond graduates Caydence Krienert and Anna Kahny recently traveled to Uganda on a mission trip with the organization Love Africa Mission. The two were there from June 3 to June 17, helping people in the Kyangwali Refugee Camp. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM

Ortmeier honored for 40 years of coaching

Ortmeier honored for 40 years of coaching

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) sponsors several annual awards to recognize those coaches and support personnel that contribute to the success of athletic programs in schools in the state of Nebraska. Each of the recipients are recognized at the annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, held on Sunday, July 21 this year, and receive an engraved plaque symbolic of the award. 08/07/2024 12:00 AM