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The Merrick County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with the future of the Litzenberg Memorial Long-Term Care facility continuing to dominate discussions. Board members revisited the decision made last month not to place a bond issue for a new facility on the November ballot. During the meeting, it was proposed that a special election be held in January 2025 for the bond, but this would require a 90-day notice. The board ultimately decided to reevaluate the situation after the November election, particularly considering school bond issues in the Palmer and Twin River districts.

The Central City Police Department took part in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from August 16 to September 2, 2024, focusing on reducing impaired driving and enhancing road safety. During this period, five officers completed a total of 75 overtime hours as part of the initiative.

During their annual meeting for the York Region the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), Board of Directors and recognized the organization’s 2014 Award of Achievement recipients. The NASB recognized Central City Board of Education members Dale Palser and Lisa Wagner at the meeting.

In celebration of Senior Center Month, the Central City Senior Center will host a special open house on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The theme of this year’s event, “Powered by Connection,” highlights the importance of fostering connections within the community and emphasizes the essential role senior centers play in Merrick County.

On Thursday, August 29, the town of Chapman gathered at the community center for a special town hall meeting to discuss the fate of the old school building—a structure rich in history, now poised at a crossroads between decay and renewal. The meeting was called to address the potential sale of the building to a buyer with a vision to transform it into something entirely new: a treatment center for individuals struggling with substance abuse.