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ELEMENTARY Thur., Nov. 16: Breakfast: Pankcakes, mandarin oranges.
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Community celebrates Veterans Day
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Veterans Day is a day honored across the nation, but it seems to hold extra meaning in rural Nebraska. This year was no exception as communities and schools honored those who served our country.
Community Thanksgiving event planned
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Not everyone in our community has a place to go to celebrate Thanksgiving due to a variety of reasons. For those looking for a great meal and conversation they will be pleased to learn that St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Central City will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23.
Extension hosts INVENTURE Day for local students
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In an innovative move to foster entrepreneurial skills among the youth, Merrick County Extension, in collaboration with Central City High School, orchestrated the inaugural INVENTURE Day on November 9th, 2023, at the PAC in Central City. This event brought together 7th grade students from Central City, Palmer, and Nebraska Christian schools in an endeavor that is as educational as it is inspiring.
Museum honors local women veterans with special Veterans Day program
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On the Sunday of Veterans Day weekend, the Merrick County Historical Museum held a special presentation at the Venture Center. The presentation was on women veterans of the United States Military and four women veterans from Merrick County who had come to share their experiences with those in attendance.
DMV to be open this Friday only
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Residents of Merrick County in need of driver’s examination services will have a brief window of opportunity on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Driver’s Examiner will be available at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City, from 8:15 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. However, due to ongoing statewide shortages of examiners, this will be the last scheduled session in Merrick County for the remainder of the year.
FFA American Degree Honors
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It was a busy week for local FFA members who made the trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The event is a spectacle designed to honor FFA through fun and education. The event also presents an opportunity to honor those like John Hostler, Kenzie Wert and Seth Wert of the Central City FFA Chapter who received their American Degree. For High Plains FFA it was Tyler McNaught and Emma Snoberger who received the honor. Not able to attend was Conner Carlson of Central City and Trevor Carlstrom, Shelby Warnick, Cole Swedenburg, Gordona Howell, and Caleb Swedenburg of High Plains FFA. (Courtesy Photos)
MMC to host annual Men’s Night event
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Merrick Medical Center is calling all gents to an evening of wellness and camaraderie at their annual Men’s Night on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The event, promising a mix of health education and leisure activities, is set to take place from 5:30 to 8 PM at the Merrick County 4-H Building.
Merrick County DMV open this Friday only
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Residents of Merrick County in need of driver’s examination services will have a brief window of opportunity on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Driver’s Examiner will be available at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City, from 8:15 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. However, due to ongoing statewide shortages of examiners, this will be the last scheduled session in Merrick County for the remainder of the year.
Festival of Lessons and Carols tickets on sale now
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Nebraska Christian Schools is ringing in the holiday season with the 16th annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring the talents of local students and musicians under the baton of the internationally acclaimed Maestro Eric Dale Knapp from New York City.