Thies’ passion for music earns highest score at State festival

Aubrey Thies has always had a passion for music and started her musical career about three years ago with pianist/vocalist, Alyssa Jacobs (Wetovick). Due to Covid-19, this was the first year Aubrey was able to participate in a music contest.

CCC-Hastings Honored with Nebraska State Arboretum Award

HASTINGS, Neb. – Central Community College-Hastings was presented with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s (NSA) Affiliate Excellence Award at a ceremony on November 4. Aaron Thiessen, head groundskeeper for CCC, accepted the award at First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln.

Watch Husker and Bluejay Volleyball on Nebraska Public Media

LINCOLN, Neb. – Both red and blue volleyball fans can catch all the action when Nebraska Public Media televises Nebraska and Creighton volleyball home matches in November. Iowa travels to Nebraska for a match at 6 p.m. CT, Friday Nov. 11, and Creighton hosts Seton Hall at 1 p.m. CT, Sunday, Nov.

Let’s Cook

8 oz. thick-cut bacon, diced Vegetable oil, as needed 1 onion, diced 2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into large cubes 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. maple syrup 1.

Award-winning author Joe Starita to speak in Fullerton on November 20

On Sunday, Nov. 20, award-winning Nebraska author Joe Starita, known nationally for his books about Native Americans and Nebraska, will speak Sunday, Nov. 20, during the 10 a.m. service at Fullerton Community Church. The public is invited to attend.

Dave Meyer marks retires from Loup after 46 years

COLUMBUS, Neb. —Albion Crew Leader Dave Meyer of has retired from Loup after 46 years of service Meyer joined Loup in 1976 as an Apprentice Line Technician at Albion. He was promoted to Line Technician in 1977 and to Journey Line Technician in 1980.

Suspicious vehicle in Clarks leads to pursuit in Merrick and Polk counties

At approximately 12:00 midnight, Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle in Clarks that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a pursuit through Central City with Merrick County Deputies the previous evening that was discontinued due to the safety of our citizens.

Hall County Veterans Office offers new service

The Hall County Veterans Service Office is offering a new service to veterans! If you have not enrolled in the Western Nebraska Iowa VA healthcare system you can now complete the application process and apply to obtain your VA Healthcare System ID card in the Hall County Veterans Service Office.

MacDonald receives American FFA Degree

Melody MacDonald, daughter of Jerry and Staci MacDonald of Fullerton, received her American Degree at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. on October 29. The American FFA Degree, considered the gold standard, is the highest FFA degree.

Boone-Nance Genealogy Society to meet Nov. 14

The Boone-Nance County Genealogy Society will hold their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Edward Public Library, 302 Beaver Street, St. Edward.