News
Every town has a history, but in small towns those histories are often forgotten.
By Jacinta M. Carter
The City of Wood River is continuing its efforts to gain roughly $130,000 in uncollected city taxes between 2017 and 2024 relating to eight subdivisions that had been annexed to Wood River beginnin
On September 14, 1961, seven Shelton women assembled at the home of Pat Waddington for an organizational meeting for a club that has served the community and Buffalo County in many ways and is prep
Nearly 200 women came together for the second quarterly meeting of Women Who Care – Hall County, where members learned about local organizations serving children and families before collectively se
Youth
The Gibbon Buffaloes recorded their first victory as an eight-man football team and avenged a 0-55 loss last season with a 63-46 win on the road over the Hastings St.
The Shelton volleyball team began the new season by tackling a busy slate of matches.
The 2026 season opened for the Gibbon volleyball team with a dominant performance on the road at SEM on Thursday, August 27, where they recorded a sweep of the Lady Mustangs, 25-16, 26-24 and 25-16
The homecoming celebration, with the theme of “Game On,” concludes this Friday with the homecoming football game and dance after a week of celebratory activities.
Lifestyle
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.
Gordon and Neta Dibbern will be celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary on July 26, 2026, and their family has requested a card shower to honor them. Please send cards to: 3024 S.
Obituaries
Paula E. Slade, age 74, of Kearney, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Daralyn S. (Riley) Benge, age 87, of Gibbon, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m.
Eric James Patten, age 35, of Bali, Indonesia, formerly of Boelus, passed away on July 25, 2026, at the Kemenkes RS General Hospital in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Ron L. Canfield, age 77, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away at home on August 2, 2026.
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