News
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.
Magnolia Health and Welness invites the community to celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, October 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 814 First Street in Gibbon.
The Wood River Fire Department recently upgraded its emergency medical equipment using a $10,000 grant from the Wood River Centennial Community Foundation.
On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen made a stop at Gibbon City Hall to recognize the work done by city officials in making use of existing state resources to update and maintain drinking water and waste
Youth
Despite hard fought contests, the Wood River volleyball team dropped its two games on the home court last week.
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.
Although no wins were recorded in three matches played by the Gibbon volleyball team last week, the Lady Buffaloes were competitive in every game.
Gibbon’s Lady Buffalo golf team hosted the Gibbon Scramble on Tuesday, September 22, at Valley View Municipal Golf Course north of Gibbon and took part in the LouPlatte Conference meet held at Gran
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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