Big game meetings scheduled

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game information during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public meetings this winter.These 2½-hour meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district. All in-person meetings, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time.

Wayne State’s Cocoa & Carols Events Dec. 6-7

WAYNE — Greet the holidays with joyful music and sweet treats at the Wayne State College Cocoa & Carols events at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. General admission tickets are $12 each and can be purchased by visiting www. wsc.edu/performing-arts.

Bloodmobile a success

Fullerton Bloodmobile donors recently reaching milestone giving are: 17 gal. John Morgan; 15 gal. Jana Knopik; 14 gal. Heidi Voichahoske; 13 gal. Lisa Lassek and Penny Wetovick; 8 gal. Pat Larsen; 7 gal. Susan Steenson; 3 gal. Brandon Welch; 1 gal. Mike Liesch.

President’s Holiday Gala is Dec. 8 at Wayne State

WAYNE — The festive and familiar Wayne State College President’s Holiday Gala celebrates the season at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building. The annual event is part of Wayne State’s Black & Gold Performing Arts Series.

November 2024 EnergyWiseSM Tip: Night Lights

For something as ubiquitous as electric lighting, it may be hard to imagine a time when our homes were without it. However, using electricity for residential illumination only became common in in the United States during the 1940s.

Community Builders met in Humphrey November 13

Humphrey welcomed Community Builders on Nov. 13. Tours included Northern Plains Coating by owners Paul Krings and Jordan Krings, Tin Can Coffee by Tammy Weidner and Jenna Olmer, Humphrey Swimming Pool by Mayor Bob Preister, and High Flyers Golf Bar by owners J.D. Bonham and Chad Sueper.

NDEE accepts applications for irrigation engine program

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) announces the opening of the 2024-2025 ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program.

Jones promoted to Accountant / Collector

COLUMBUS — Michael Jones has been promoted to Accountant/Collector at Loup Power District.In his new role, he is responsible accounting and customer service functions and collection of delinquent accounts.

Urologist to specialty clinic

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jordan Stegman, a skilled urologist from Urology Center P.C., who will begin seeing patients at BCHC on the third Thursday of each month. Dr.

The Prairie Doc

Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter.One recent show featured a pregnant woman who experienced one medical crisis after another.