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OSCEOLA & UTICA - Class D District two track was held on Wednesday in Osceola. Nineteen Polk County competitors qualified for state in Omaha in 34 events. Champions were crowned with Osceola girls repeating as district champ, and High Plains boys winning the district title.Class C District six…
During the audit done byAMGL of Grand Island for the City of Stromsburg, a couple issues were brought up. The auditors “noted the following items that suggest further monitoring or controls: 1. The City switched from Casey’s to CVA for fuel purchases in April 2023. From April to September 2023…
City of Stromsburg Audit Brings Up Issue
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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During the audit done byAMGL of Grand Island for the City of Stromsburg, a couple issues were brought up.
TWO TEAMS WIN DISTRICT TRACK
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OSCEOLA & UTICA - Class D District two track was held on Wednesday in Osceola. Nineteen Polk County competitors qualified for state in Omaha in 34 events. Champions were crowned with Osceola girls repeating as district champ, and High Plains boys winning the district title.
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Shelby-Rising City Graduating Class of 2024
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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The Shelby-Rising City High School class of 2024 graduated on Saturday, May 11th with 29 seniors.
Auxiliary News
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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The Shelby American Legion Auxiliary Frank McMillen Unit 296 met April 30th at 1:30 p.m. for their annual Spring Tea.
Sports
More Track Photos from Districts
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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GRAND ISLAND - High Plains finished their golf season at districts at Indianhead golf course in Grand Island.
CCO Golf Wins Conference Event
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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MARQUETTE - CRC conference golf took place Wednesday at Valley View golf course near Marquette. Four conference golf teams took place: CCO, BDS, HPC and SRC.
Class C Districts
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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UTICA — Class C-6 districts were held in Utica Thursday at Centennial High School. Ten teams competed. Individually top two spots guaranteed to go to state, and one relay.
Obituaries
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Robert Thomas Glatter, age 70, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away May 7, 2024 at his home in Shelby.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:…
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Robert Lee Tonniges was born on September 26, 1939 to Arthur and Anna (Matzner) Tonniges on the farm in rural Gresham.He attended Gresham High School…
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Mildred Mary Pogue Gardner passed away on May 6, 2024 at the age of 99, just 9 weeks away from her much-anticipated 100th birthday.Mildred was born in York, NE…
Opinion
Butler County Republicans Censure Senator Hughes
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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The members of the Butler County Nebraska Republican Party’s County Central Committee voted unanimously to pass a resolution to formally censure District 24 Nebraska State Senator Jana Hughes for h
Graduation & Mothers’ Day
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024! You did it! You have graduated. It’s hard for me to believe it’s been over 30 years since I graduated high school. The time goes fast, let me tell you.
Public School Bills
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Talk of Governor Pillen calling a special session of the Legislature to address property tax relief continues to dominate the headlines.
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Gov. Ricketts Highlights New 988 Phone Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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This morning, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. After two years of planning and preparation, the new three-digit suicide prevention line—988—will go live on Saturday, July 16. Callers will be able to use 988 around the clock to make a direct connection to trained crisis counselors. All calls are free and confidential.
