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ELEMENTARY Thur., May 9: Breakfast: Omelet, crackers, cinnamon sugar apple slices. Lunch: BBQ pork sandwich, potato oven fries, mixed fruit.

The Merrick County Historical Society has played a pivotal role in uncovering and showcasing the history of Merrick County and its environs, spanning from the early 20th century back to the 1600s. Since attending his first meeting in 1998, Bill Bolte has been an integral member of the society.

With the primary election just around the corner, Merrick County voters are reminded to finalize their preparations to participate in this crucial democratic process.

On the first Saturday of the month, volunteers converged at the Central City airport to distribute boxes of food to local families, an initiative spearheaded by the Merrick County Food Bank.

While the Super Mario brothers have made mushrooms iconic, Kylnn Knoll’s mushrooms in Central City offer a different kind of magic—holistic benefits. Known locally as the “doughnut shop guy,” Kylnn is now pioneering his “Funguy Farm.”

Sunday there was no shortage of delicious food at the American Legion Post No. 6 and there also wasn’t a shortage of thankful baseball players who helped with the event. The fundraiser aimed to secure additional funds for Legion baseball and their pursuit of excellence this summer.

This past Sunday, the American Legion Post #6 baseball team hosted a Hog Roast at the Legion building to support their program and the upcoming season.

First graders Brock Olivo and Dylan Lovejoy work on figuring out the inner workings of their new savings banks, gifts from Archer Cooperative Credit union in celebration of the National Youth Savings Challenge and National Credit Union Youth Week.

Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director, Renewable Fuels Nebraska This month is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. It’s a chance for us all to celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers, who help fuel the world from right here at home.

For the week ending April 28, 2024, there were 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 7% very short, 19% short, 63% adequate, and 11% surplus.