Once again this month there was no problem getting a room full of residents to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Gibbon City Council on Monday, September 15, as the siren controversy drew more concerned residents than the council room could seat and a good number spent the meeting listening in city hall’s lobby.
As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21-27. This year’s theme, “Safety First, Avoid the Worst,” highlights the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent accidents during one of the busiest and most dangerous times of the year in agriculture.
A threat received at Gibbon Public School caused the school district to go into “Secure” status at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 18. A “Secure” means that all external doors are locked, no one leaves or enters the building, and classes continue as normally as possible. Students and staff remained safely inside the building.
The Shelton Police Department, assisted by the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding a residential trespassing incident in Shelton on Thursday, September 18.
The Wood River Area Community Choir is starting its 23rd year in existence. Its continued success has been the dedication of a nucleus of singers throughout the area who are willing to sacrifice their time to bring quality and enjoyable music to the community. The choir is under the direction of Vincent Boudreau.
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