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The Merrick County Sheriff’s Department has had its hands full this past week, responding to a series of vehicular incidents that have highlighted concerns over road and railroad safety. On Monday, October 16, 2023, a septic truck careened out of its lane on 2nd Road, also known as Worms Road.

The Central City Housing Authority is nearly complete with a new housing project. Avenue 25 Villas. Once it is completed, it will be able to house 16 households over the age of 55, giving more housing opportunities for Central City. The project was made a reality when the Housing Agency received the opportunity to purchase the land adjacent to two of their existing housing projects from the Pavlik Family in 2021.

The Central City Volunteer Fire Department held a meeting at Merrick Medical Center on Wednesday, October 11, and the meeting was for a special occasion for the department. The Central City FFA made a special appearance to present the fire department a special grain rescue tube. The Fire department was also awarded a donation from Bryan Health for the work they did when a sprinkler malfunctioned at the hospital.

Merrick Foundation is excited to welcome a familiar face back to the organization. Shauna Graham, the previous Executive Director from 2019-2022, returned to the Foundation in September on a part time basis. The Foundation will now have three employees including Graham, Courtney Retzlaff and Amber Jensen.

Monday night the Merrick County GOP hosted a night of spirited debate and information in regards to the proposed EPIC tax option that many are hoping to see replace the existing Nebraska tax system. The room was met with varying opinions of the plan while Brenda Bickford of Lincoln and Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City spoke in regards to both the failures of the current tax system and the benefits of the EPIC tax option. The topic also came up during gubernatorial debates. (Photos and story by Jacob Kennedy.)

The annual Harvest of Harmony Parade also meant that others like Chloe Jefferson and the Central City High School cheer squad were able to be recognized as they marched along with the Bison band..