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Area wrestlers from Wood River, Shelton and Gibbon competed at the Nebraska state wrestling championships last week in Omaha. Gibbon sent eight wrestlers, Shelton sent three, and Wood River had nine competing on the mats at the “big show.” The Eagles of Wood River had two who wrestled their way to the championship matches, Alyssa Thomas (pictured above) came up just one win short of winning it all in the girls 130 pound division in Class B on Wednesday, February 19. In the boys Class C 113 pound division, Jace Martin, at right, had to settle for the silver last Saturday. Jace, a junior, has qualified as a freshman and sophomore during his high school career, earning second last year, and a sixth place medal in 2023. See all of the Wood River, Shelton and Gibbon wrestlers results inside of this issue.

Old Man Winter moved into the region last week and took up residence for a while, bringing with him snow, stiff winds, and dangerously low temperatures and wind chill readings. Snowblowers and shovels were common sights across Clipper Country early this week as residents worked to keep up with continuous falling snow. Classes were also cancelled at schools across Clipper Country in the wake of the winter weather holding the area in its icy grip. Forecasts indicate a rebound in temperatures beginning this weekend. (–photo by Dennis Walker)

The 67th Nebraska Agri-Business Exposition was held January 28-29, in Kearney, at the Younes Conference Center North. This day and a half event consisted of educational training in conjunction with the Nebraska Extension’s Crop Production Clinics and a show of vendor exhibits.