“Star Spangled Carnival” was the theme chosen for the Independence Day celebration in Gibbon on Friday, July 4, which will be a day filled with activities throughout.
The much anticipated city-wide garage sales in the Gibbon and Shelton communities were held last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with offerings ranging from home decor to refreshing beverages, furniture, lawn mowers and every item imaginable for those who took time to browse the sales in each community. After a slightly wet Thursday and partly cloudy Friday, the sun came out for a beautiful day for sales on Saturday. (–photos by Steve Glenn)
Led by Wood River Mayor Greg Cramer (center), a Nebraska Historical Marker dedication was held in the Wood River business district on Friday, May 30. Also attending were Hall County Historical Society President Fred Rosser (left) and Society Vice President Michelle Setlik (right) as well as members of the community. The sign explains that in 1922 the Lincoln Highway, renamed U.S. Highway 30, had been rerouted and at the request of Wood River businesses, was moved from the originally planned path through town on Eleventh Street to one block south of Ninth Street. (–courtesy photo)
After signing a contract to begin the process of purchasing a new ambulance in May of 2022, the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department received its new unit on Thursday, May 15, according to Gibbon Fire Chief Rick Brown. Chief Brown said that the department has 2009 and 2016 units. The new unit replaces the 2009 model, which will be sold. He related that the department has been saving for a new unit since right after purchasing the 2016 vehicle and when the new unit was ordered, it was expected that it would take at least 24 months to receive it. “There are a lot of new features that come with a new one,” explained Chief Brown. “It’s a bigger truck on an F550 chasis and has air ride suspension and we purchased a power load cot to help with lifting the cot.” (–courtesy photo)
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