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Wood River Area Community Choir to perform “Sing Christmas” December 17

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:00am

The Wood River Area Community Choir, in its 20th year under the direction of Vincent Boudreau, will present their annual Christmas cantata on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 408 West 11th Street in Wood River. The 30 member choir, consisting of singers from Cairo, Campbell, Grand Island, Gibbon, Shelton and Wood River, will perform “Sing Christmas” composed and arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald. Orchestration is by Michael Lawrence.

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The Wood River cast of “A Trip To The Moon” included, seated, Jaelyn Palser, and standing, left to right, Dakota Green, Allison Lone Elk, Caitlin Stafford, Autymn Saul, Makayla Krolikowski, Savannah Pietrzak, Liza Green, and Talon White.

Wood River one act cast and crew wrap up season with conference, district competitions

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:00am

The Wood River one act team wrapped up its final contests for the year, beginning with the LouPlatte Conference meet, which was held at Gibbon on November 20. All LouPlatte Conference schools attended.

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Gibbon’s Second Annual Christmas in the Park a success on December 2

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:00am

The “Magic of a Small Town Christmas” was on full display throughout the day on Saturday, December 2, as Gibbon’s Second Annual Christmas in the Park was an unqualified success, drawing a large number of area residents of all ages for the numerous events. Events included a holiday market at Walker Hall, a P.E.O.

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Centura one act qualifies for state

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:00am

After receiving accolades in the latter part of the competitive season, and then competing at the LouPlatte Conference meet and the C1-5 District meet, the Centura High School one act play cast and crew are statebound with the play “WestWard, Whoa!,” The play is directed by Kris Simon.