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Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in damage across eastern Nebraska Friday, April 26, 2024: “Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today’s storms. I have ordered that state resources be made available to assist with the emergency response and to support local first responders as they assess the damage. Nebraskans are tough, resilient people, and our neighbors and communities will rally around affected families and businesses to assist them. Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather and, as they have countless times before, Nebraskans will help Nebraskans to rebuild.”

Incidents/Arrests On 04/14/2024 at 9:42 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of North Wood Street. A juvenile male was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol.

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Visiting in the George and Jodi Arnold home last weekend was Jennifer Arnold. Jennifer is an au pair in Virginia and a cousin of Agatha, an exchange student from Italy staying with the Arnolds.

Nenzel, April 21, 2024 — The Bessey Ranger District successfully conducted a 2,650-acre prescribed burn on Sunday, April 21 at the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest near Nenzel. During burning operations, two areas burned outside control lines that totaled approximately 20 acres. Though the burn was outside of control lines, all fire was kept on Forest Service lands and within the area future prescribed burning was planned.

Valentine, May 2 - A sufficient blood supply is important to ensure patient needs are met. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to donate blood, May 2, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church to help save lives.

It’s time for new beginnings for Old West Days. This year, it will be held in conjunction with 1884 Day which is hosted by the Vets Club.

Seneca – Bree DeMontigny of Seneca, has been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB). The CBB is responsible for guiding the national Beef Checkoff Program.

Ainsworth — Work on the Long Pine Bridge is now projected to begin May 20, 2024. Prime contractor Iowa Civil Contracting, Inc., of Victor, IA has revised their work schedule and will reduce impacts to traffic prior to completely closing the bridge. According to the contractor's latest schedule site preparations are estimated to begin May 20, 2024 with traffic reduced to one-lane during the daytime and controlled by flaggers.

Grand Knight Justin Hartman said, “Our mission is simple. We strive to make our community a better place through the education and enlisting of our citizens to bring services to those in need. We accomplish our mission through our core values of charity, unity, and fraternity.