Mike Kenton continues his long road of recovery
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 2:00am
“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi
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Wood River Elementary holds grand opening for refurbished playground
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 2:00am
Community members were invited to a grand opening/ribbon cutting for the new accessible playground on Monday evening to see improvements made over the summer break and help celebrate the official completion of the new secure front entrance. Updates to the playground included rubber surfacing on the playground, fencing, concrete, drainage, and artificial field turf for the open field play area. See more pictures on page 8. (–photos by Steve Glenn and courtesy)
Wolf earns highest professional status
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:00am
Mindy Wolf, AFM, Cornerstone Bank, York, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).
Tenth Annual Gibbon VFD BBQ Cookoff proves a success on Saturday
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:00am
The Gibbon Fire Hall was a hub of activity of Saturday afternoon and evening as the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department hosted its 10th Annual Barbecue Cookoff. Local teams as well as some from around the area battled for top honors. The Limp Brisket team took top honors overall on the night followed by Whiskey Dick’s BBQ in second place and El Puerco Loco BBQ finished in third place. The event also included kids’ pedal tractor pull and a cornhole tournament. (–photos by Dennis Walker)
Shelton star gazer Runyan earns hardware in recent Nebraska Star Party contest
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:00am
Shelton star gazer Runyan earns hardware in recent Nebraska Star Party contest