News
Election officials are continuing to prepare for the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, general election.
In Gibbon on Monday, September 28, Governor Jim Pillen continued his recognition of communities that have utilized state resources to implement water infrastructure improvement projects.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association honored alumni award recipients, including UNK Class of 1993’s Todd Parr, of Gibbon, during the University of Nebraska at Kearney Homecoming
Preparations are being made for the annual Shelton Area Lions Club Food Drive on Wednesday, October 14, to benefit the After-School Backpack Program and Shelton Food Bank.
Youth
Gibbon Lady Buffalo Ximena Urbina turned in a top five finish to lead the Gibbon girls golf team at the Ravenna Invitational on Tuesday, September 29, where, as a team, Gibbon finished third with a
Shelton’s Lady Bulldog volleyball team went 1-1 at the Overton Triangular on Tuesday, September 29, and welcomed Deshler to the Shelton home court for a contest on Thursday, October 1.
A full slate of foes awaited the Wood River Lady Eagle volleyball team as they took part in the two-day Hastings St. Cecilia Tournament held on Tuesday, September 29, and Thursday, October 1.
A trip to Amherst was on the schedule for the Gibbon football team on Friday, September 25, where the Buffaloes met defeat by a score of 12-34.
Lifestyle
The family of Neta Dibbern is requesting a card shower celebrating her 91st birthday on September 14. Cards can be sent to 3024 S. McGuire Road, Wood River, NE 68883.
The family of Letha Bartlett is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on August 24. Cards can be sent to PO Box 17, Alda NE 68810.
Sylvia Juhl McTavish recently celebrated her 95th birthday at Babel’s Barn in Wood River with over 100 relatives present.
Obituaries
Our matriarch, Ann Dority (Carol Ann) Arango, passed peacefully September 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 85.
David Lee Orth, age 95, passed away at his home in Orlando, Florida, on August 1, 2026.
Eugene “Gene” Giger, age 73, of Gibbon, passed away September 13, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney. Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m.
Clayton Howard Burmood, age 92, of Boonville, Missouri, formerly of the Wood River/ Shelton area, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, Missouri.
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