The previously untold story of a 1980s traveler who stopped near Shelton, and with community help, sewed a balloon to spread his message of faith will be presented as part of the Nebraska Public Media series “Nebraska Stories” at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27.
Dry windy conditions state-wide have left fields open for area producers to begin their spring field work. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistic’s Service, two percent of corn has been planted which is equal to corn planted at this point last year. Dry conditions have also contributed to topsoil moisture supplies being rated at twenty-four percent very short, forty-four percent short, and thirty-two percent adequate. (–photo by Dennis Walker)
Area is well represented on list of nonprofits taking part in big day
After experiencing a fire last week, the Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Wood River suffered an explosion Monday afternoon that left one employee dead, and another, along with three contractors, injured.
Governor Pillen honors Wood River as Nebraska’s 2023 “Showcase Community” during Community Development Week
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