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On March 2nd at Interconnection systems in Central City. A special election forum was held by Dr. Frank. Known as ‘The Johnny Appleseed of Election Integrity’. He has become a controversial figure in the past 4 years as he has gone from state to state, holding many forums and meeting with many state election officials.

Sandra (Sandy) Lindgreen is retiring after 40 years of serving as an EMT on the Clarks community ambulance. Sandy is a Veteran serving from 1963 to 1967 as a medic. After her time in the military Sandy worked at St. Francis where she met her husband Morris Lindgreen after he had an accident and fell out of a tree. Sandy comedically points out “He couldn’t run away from me that’s for sure!” As she laughs while she recalls how she got introduced to emergency medicine on an ambulance in the first place.

In an exciting development for Merrick County, the Merrick Foundation has announced a substantial investment in the community’s future through its grant program for the first quarter of 2024. Nearly $25,000 has been designated to support eight vital organizations, each playing a crucial role in enhancing the lives of local residents. This initiative underscores the Foundation’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and thriving community in Merrick County.

A legislative workshop, presented by the Merrick County Republicans and hosted by Nebraskans for Founder’s Values, unfolded into an enlightening evening at Interconnection Systems INC, where engaged citizens gathered to demystify the complexities of the Nebraska legislative process.

Through their involvement with the STRIKE Team members of the department receive continued training as they also travel across Nebraska helping with fires..