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Body Merrick County Historical Museum invites history enthusiasts and the community at large to a thought-provoking presentation titled “Family Stories or True History?” scheduled for March 10th.

Body For years our community has been blessed with the generosity of those that call Merrick County home. Whether it be a small annual donation, a large donation or for some even a gift after their time on this earth has come to an end.

Body For the week ending February 25, 2024, topsoil moisture supplies rated 7% very short, 30% short, 61% adequate, and 2% surplus, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 10% very short, 41% short, 48% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Body In the 1940s Stan Ferris’s father moved to Merrick County and began farming. Stan stayed in Merrick County and kept farming and now Stan sits back and watches his son, Greg, farm in Merrick County.

Body The value of Nebraska’s 2023 field and miscellaneous crops is forecast at $13.5 billion, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is down 11% from 2022. The value of corn production is expected to total $8.

Body Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretationFor the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:20-21 KJV

Body Mark your calendar! Clarks Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2024 from 11:30am to 5:30pm at the Clarks VFW building. Appointments can be made online at redcrossblood.org (download the Blood Donor app), or you may contact Sandy at (308) 548-2618.

Body The Mobile Food Pantry will be held at the Central City Airport located at 1346 Ormsby RD, Central City, on March 2, 2024 in the parking lot from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Body th Every year as spring approaches, area farmers begin gearing up by having their farm machinery inspected before planting season gets into “full swing”. Both theAKRS andAGCO facilities see a flurry of activity just after the first of the year.