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During the summer months, children tend to have more unstructured time, and parents or grandparents may have the chance to spend more quality time with them. Adults can enhance children’s development while building great memories by planning fun and stimulating summer activities.

Elizabeth Krance was among the graduates of the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) in May. Krance earned a bachelor’s in education in special education K-12 and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Krance’s name was inadvertently left out of the previous story concerning UNK’s commencement exercises.

The Merrick County Treasurer’s Office is alerting residents and businesses that they should plan ahead when submitting time-sensitive mail following a recent clarification by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarking practices.

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FATHER REALLY DOES KNOW BEST In an era of family fragmentation, an intact family—where both mother and father are married, committed and present—provides children with unmatched stability and guidance.

Following historic wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres of Nebraska grazing lands this spring, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new online hub that integrates science, mapping and fieldbased documentation in one place.

10 YEARS AGO Jimmie Jackson, great-grandson of Buffalo Soldier Benjamin Jackson, received a tri-cornered United States flag from the hands of World War II veteran Millard Nouzovsky, the oldest living member of the American Legion Post #6 during a ceremony in the Buffalo Soldier’s honor.

On July 14th, residents in the Palmer Public Schools district will vote by mail on a proposed $6.95 million school bond aimed at addressing safety, security and space needs at the school.

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MEMORIAL DAY