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Cherry Hills Estates and Modern Woodmen of America honored this year’s Hometown Hero, Al Walkling, at the annual Football Supper and Pep Rally held Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Cherry Hills Estates Assisted Living.

Nothing is more puzzling than trying to figure something out that isn’t your normal. In this case, however, the competitors of the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition for the Central Plains Library System have already won the local competition earlier this year.

Gordon Warrick said, “Volunteering is one of the hallmarks of American culture. It is how beneficial work that may not be costeffective gets done. But too often that altruism goes unrecognized. It very satisfying for me to be able show our appreciation to the Middle School principal and teachers that are helping to keep Fort Niobrara National Wildlife refuge looking good for visitors and locals alike.”

Lincoln – In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval on the Bone and Long Pine Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan.

Cody-The post office seems a logical starting place to solve a Sandhills mystery. The postmaster lifts her gaze from sorting mail soon to be delivered to this town of 154 people.

In Dakota County District Court, Jason Jones, age 44, was found guilty of the first-degree murders of Michele Ebeling and Gene, Janet, and Dana Twiford on August 4, 2022, in Laurel, NE. Jones was also found guilty of two counts of second-degree arson and four counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony.

Incidents/Arrests On 09/16/2024 at 11:37 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of North Government Street for an assault. A 32 year old Valentine man was arrested for domestic assault, 3rd degree assault and child abuse/neglect.

M enus *ALL Menus subject to chAnges Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, fruit and milk.

Lincoln, (AP) — Nebraska would sell alcohol at Memorial Stadium in 2025 if the university's Board of Regents gives its approval at its next meeting. The proposal is listed on the agenda for the October meeting in Kearney Friday.

Dakota City, (AP) — A man faces a possible death sentence after being convicted of killing four people in a small northeast Nebraska town. A jury found 44-year-old Jason Jones guilty Thursday of 10 counts, including four counts of first-degree murder, four felony gun counts and two counts of first-degree arson, according to online court documents.