Continued Old Fashion Christmas

  (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting an officer-involved shooting investigation in Gering. The incident involving the Gering Police Department occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. MT Thursday.

The Comstock Windmill Festival is back for its 24th

June 8-9-10, 2023 The Comstock Windmill Festivals have brought a half million fans to a town of less than 100 people. The town of Comstock has a senior center, repair shop and a post office, but its only retail business is a pop machine.

Governors of Nebraska

Albinus Nance was born in Stark County, Illinois on March 30, 1848. His parents were Dr. Hiram Nance and Sarah Smith. His father was an eminent physician and surgeon, a descendant of French Huegenots who settled in North Carolina. His mother was of English heritage.

Christmas Movies and Desserts

By Alan Sparrow, Co-owner I told my family that I was going write about my favorite Christmas movie this week. They started guessing a lot of great movie choices. They guessed classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Elf,” and “Home Alone.” My son jokingly guessed “Die Hard.” All are great movies.

Thank You

A huge Thank You to our chamber businesses, individuals and volunteers for working to make out Old Fashion Christmas a GREAT SUCCESS. We had vendors, activities and food. Over $900 was raised at the cookie walk for new playground equipment at the local park.

Journal Rewind

10 Years Ago December 5, 2012 Kelly Ann Zwiener and Michael Thomas Grim would like to announce their upcoming marriage on December 15, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Fact of the Week: There’s an actual village in southern Norway named “Hell.

Grace Notes

As a child, I spent hours each December poring over the pages of the Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog. My imagination ran wild as I read the descriptions and studied the pictures. And though I knew I would get very few (if any) of the items advertised, I had fun looking.

Margaret Russell Grant

Fullerton Public School was the recent recipient of a 1669.00 Margaret Russell Grant to help with upgrades and repairs to the track and field facility. The funds helped replace the north discus throwing pad. The grant funds covered the entire cost of both projects! The grant was submitted by Dr.

Fullerton’s Annual Old Fashion Christmas Santa Claus Came to Town