UNL Extension

Lilacs are tough shrubs but have their share of disease and insect problems. Most will not kill lilacs, but cause leaf browning and stem dieback. If a lilac has one of the following issues, sanitation can be done from now through fall.

City marking properties with blue flags

FULLERTON — Fullerton residents may soon see blue flags on their properties.The city of Fullerton is working on updating their list of where the nearly 700 water shutoffs are that are hooked up to water within the city.

Fullerton takes aim at nuisance properties

FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council is working to clean up properties around the city.The council declared four properties a nuisance at their July 30 special meeting. Talks on one property was put off until their next meeting.

Donations & Memorials

Kenny & Jana Knopik in memory of Marilyn Nauenburg Myrna Beed in memory of Marilyn Nauenburg Robert & Kathy Sorensen in memory of Marilyn Nauenburg Gerald & Dixie Zoucha in memory of Marilyn Nauenburg Robert & Karen Borgheiinck in memory of Marilyn Nauenburg Larry & Gay Boaradman in memory of...

Grace Notes

A number of years ago personnel at the Frito-Lay Company introduced a new slogan aimed at getting more consumers to purchase their products. Decades later many people continue to prove the validity of those six words as they reach for yet another potato chip. The slogan? “Bet You Can’t Eat Just One.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Too Easy Peach Cobbler4-6 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced, depending on size 1 to 1 ½ cups sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 stick of butter, melted 5 slices of white bread-Bunny, Wonder (yes, plain white bread) ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

The Bible Says . . .

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Coalition hopes to improve health outcomes locally

COLUMBUS — A coalition of community health care agencies recently gathered community input and data that will be used to improve health outcomes in Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) are used to identify primary health issues and needs in a region.

Columbus hospital expands athletic training services

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce an update to its comprehensive athletic map, expanding its reach to provide athletic training services to even more student-athletes across Northeast Nebraska.