News
Two more timber bridges in Merrick County have been closed in the weeks since July 25th, when a bridge on 7th Road southwest of Archer buckled.Merrick County…
Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas (SRAs) are closed to hunting until September 8th.Several hunting seasons open in early September,…
MONDAY, AUGUST 10Officer responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street for suspicious activity, officer did not locate vehicle in the area.Officer received a…
Just three days into the 2026-2027 academic year, enrollment appeared to be level at Central City Public Schools.Last Monday night, during the Central City…
Every five years, nutrition gets a makeover.New headlines pop up, social media debates begin, and it can seem like the rules for healthy eating have changed…
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34EXAMINING NEBRASKA’S CHILDCARE CRISISIn rural Nebraska many families cannot find reliable, affordable childcare in their…
Sports
Central City knew that if they wanted to win the National Division championship of the Nebraska American Legion Class C State Baseball Tournament, they were…
With a trip to the state tournament already guaranteed, the Central City Seniors had nothing but pride to play for in last Tuesday’s Area 5 championship game…
After winning the East division during the regular season, the Central City Seniors faced off with the winners of the West, McCook, and coasted to a 9-1…
The Central City Juniors trailed for six complete innings before evening the score against Grand Island Pro Team Design in the seventh frame.
Despite that…
Central City Seniors move to 12-0
The Central City Post 6 Seniors improved their record to 12-0 last week, notching impressive wins over Grand Island USave…
Lifestyle
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you…
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: but go rather…
Season memberships are now available for purchase for Merrick Arts Council’s (MAC) 2026-2027 season. All performances take place in Central City’s Performing…
Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg recently reported that his office has returned more than $13.7 million in unclaimed property so far in 2026—and he’s…
Opinion
There is nothing I enjoy more than returning home to Nebraska, traveling across the Third District and meeting with constituents in their communities. While my…
Each week, I get my fair share of local history.All five newspapers that I publish each week feature some sort of historical section, and in many cases, I…
Earlier this month, while visiting with my transplant doctors in Omaha, one of the practitioners commented that my blood pressure seemed to be a bit high.She…
Competition challenges us to be better. It fuels innovation, encourages new ideas, pushes us to new heights, and creates opportunities for people and…
Obituaries
Richard Hensley passed away at the age of 100-plus on August 19, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1925, near Chapman, but spent most of his early life in…
Linda K. Ksiazek, 83, was born on May 17, 1943, in Stromsburg, to Gerald Franklin Schott and Della May Whited Schott. She passed away on July 23, 2026,…
Ruth M. Gillan, 90, of Central City, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Accura Healthcare in Fullerton.Memorial services was held on Saturday, August 22, 2026…
Susan E. Ausbun, 79, of Silver Creek, died on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Genoa Community Hospital.The family will hold a dedication of life for Sue at a later…