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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.

Cherry Hills Estates Assisted Living and Modern Woodmen of America honored this year’s Hometown Hero, Ron Mercure, at theannualFootballSupperandPep Rally held Thursday September 8, 2022atCherryHillsEstatesAssisted Living.

Results for Cherry County 4-H youth from the Nebraska State Fair, held in Grand Island, August 26, through September 5, 2022. LIVE CONTESTS Fashion Show Purple – Cadence Swanson and Kate Cox for STEAM Level 2 (sewn) outfits; Kate Cox and Brooklyn Coyle for Shopping in Style (purchased) garments.

Isaac Cronin, Freshman, Cross-Country Ike Cronin’s leadership and performance at the Broken Bow Cross Country meet earned him the title: Badger of the Week. As a freshman, Isaac has shown great initiative and dedication to himself and his teammates at practice and at meets. Isaac ran 20:10 and was our second runner at the Ainsworth meet. Isaac knew he had to lead our team at Broken Bow and that he did. Isaac ran an 18:49.69 placing him 26 in a field of 131 competitors. Way to go Isaac, your “Cross Country Family” congratulates you and we will continue to watch as our season progresses.

Alivia is driven. She is in three of my classes this year: Business and Professional Speaking (dual credit), Accounting, and Business Law. She comes to class each day with a smile...and a sandwich because she has already tackled cross country and cheer practice before 8:00 a.m. She is BUSY with extra curriculars, yet she puts 110 percent into her scholastics.

Quinton Nelson, Sophomore Quinton has taken a leadership role in his section in band this year. He has also been willing to sacrifice time in the locker room during football games to help us with field shows.