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Last fall the veterans monuments were removed from the front of theCherryCountyJusticeCenter and stored away for the construction phase of Main Street. Tuesday,September13,2022,was the beginning of re-homing those monuments as well as the new Korean and Vietnam monuments.

Swine results Clover Kids - Layfe Slagowski, Lily Stec, Zander Barnes, Sophia Harms, Alana Knight. Market Swine Champion, Addison Stec; Reserve Champion, Quaiden Knight; Purple, Gus Benson, Kate Cox, Aubrey Benson, Brayden Stec, Emily Benson, Alivia Patterson, Briggs Patterson, Paxton Knight, Quaiden Knight, Gracie Knight, Matthew Prewitt, Crew Patterson; Blue, Aubrey Benson (2), Emily Benson, Matthew Prewitt, Gus Benson, Wesley Willert, Alex Barnes, Crew Patterson, Greyson Hollopeter Swan (2), Cash Jenkins (2), Briggs Patterson, Stockton Rodgers (2), Alivia Patterson, Maeli Patterson, Addison Stec, Kayleigh Harms; Red, Brooklyn Nollette (2), Alex Barnes, Wesley Willert, Maeli Patterson, Kayliegh Harms, Brayden Stec, Gracie Knight.

Matthew Prewitt of Cherry County competed in the Nebraska State 4-H Shotgun Championship competition on September 10, 2022 in Grand Island. He received 15th place in the Intermediate division..

Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Mike Guinan and Sandra Allen were in Cherry County District Court representing the State of Nebraska, along with Todd Lancaster, attorney for Kevin Kilmer, who also appeared.

On 09/05/2022 at 7:51 a.m., the department received a call involving alleged terroristic threats dispersed via social media. The threat was determined to involve another jurisdiction. All information was forwarded to the appropriate agency.

Paulsen Construction will continue to place sidewalks and ADA (American Disabilities Act) sidewalk crossings. Also, expect placement of the northbound lane from Highway 20 to 1st Street mid-week. Placing 9” doweled concrete at 21’ wide for this section of roadway may take more than one day.

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Constitution Day, which was celebrated September 17, 2022. “Since its signing in 1787, the U.S.

EveryonewhoattendedtheChaduza Cook-off,Saturday,September 10, 2022, came away a winner! Not to take anything away from the Grillmasterswhowerebusyfussing over their grills or smokers - but everyone got to taste what they cooked, and it was ALL very good!

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, renowned for its Sandhills location providing spectacular astronomical views, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park. Merritt has hosted the annual Nebraska Star Party each summer for 29 years, when professional and amateur astronomers converge to take advantage of a sky free of light pollution.

September 18-24, 2022 marks Child Passenger Safety Week, and on September 24, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Cherry County Hospital Ambulance Garage, there will be a FREE car seat clinic.