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News
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Merrick County’s primary election, held entirely by mail, concluded on May 14, 2024, highlighting significant races from the local to the national level.
The…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Booking Report and Activity Report
04/29/24 - 05/12/24
Traffic Contacts 33:
18-Warnings
15-Citations
Merrick County Arrests 7:
5-Felony Arrests
2-…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Daily Activity Report
Monday, April 29
Officer responded to a citizen assist in the 2500 block of 27th Street, Situation resolved.
Tuesday, April 30…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Celebrate National EMS Week Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future May 19-25 marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. It’s a time to show our gratitude…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Central Community College-Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings honored graduate candidates.
Candidates receiving degrees and diplomas were: Columbus:
CENTRAL…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Thank you to all the nurses, doctors and others at Merrick Medical Clinic and Bryan Hospital that helped my sister Shirley Mae Lewis during the time she spent…
Sports
May 10, 2024 - 11:51
As the grandstands of Burke High School in Omaha prepare to welcome the fleet-footed and strong-armed, the 2024 NSAA State Track and Field Championships…
May 08, 2024 - 19:46
The High Plains Community Track team delivered an outstanding performance at the recent Sutton Invitational, leaving a lasting impression with remarkable…
May 08, 2024 - 19:46
On a somewhat windy day, the Lady Eagles breezed to a win on Thursday at the Cross County Invitational, piling up 150 points, while Shelby-Rising City finished…
May 03, 2024 - 22:39
As many of you know, I am a big fan of our local teams and that includes the Central City/Fullerton, Central City/Fullerton/Centura and Central City/Centura…
May 01, 2024 - 20:56
Last Wednesday it was a special day for (Left to right) Karlee Seitz, Makayla Enevoldsen, Hallie Rutherford, Ayden Zikmund, Tristan Burbach and Jacob Kucera…
May 01, 2024 - 20:56
At the Edwin and Bernice Locke Theater on April 24th, Central City High School transformed into a hub of excitement and pride as five standout student-athletes…
Lifestyle
May 08, 2024 - 19:46
The family of Ginger Merrit would like to celebrate her 85th birthday with a card shower. She turns 85 on May 13. If you would like to send her a card, the…
Opinion
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
You’ve graduated. What now?
It’s graduation season and high school seniors everywhere are looking to their futures and making plans for higher education and…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
Lone Tree Days 2024 and has now extended from 7/3 through 7/7. The Pinnacle Bank and Merrick Medical Center’s Family Fun night and picnic will kick things off…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
What a week! If I had a dollar for every time I swapped hats—from coach to event coordinator to journalist—I’d probably be lounging on a beach instead of…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
In a few short days, the 2023-2024 school year at Central City Public Schools will draw to a close, and students and staff will begin their summer vacations.…
Obituaries
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
September 30, 1951 - May 9, 2024
Steven K. Blodgett, 72, of Central City, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. Memorial…
May 15, 2024 - 18:20
April 15, 1932 - May 9, 2024
Barbara Ann Justice, 92, of Papillion, formerly of Central City died Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Papillion Manor. Funeral services…
May 08, 2024 - 19:46
July 28, 1933 - April 30, 2024
Funeral services for Doris Pavlik, age 90, of Central City were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2024, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in…
May 01, 2024 - 20:56
November 11, 1936 - April 24, 2024
Shirley Mae Lewis, 87, passed away at her home in Central City on April 24, 2024 with her brother Donald by her side.…