News
Authorities urge caution following string of local auto incidents
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A series of accidents have recently plagued Nebraskan highways, prompting renewed calls for careful driving and seatbelt use. Last Wednesday, October 18, 2023, a serious single-vehicle accident occurred around 4:48 p.m.
Nebraska Crop Progress And Condition
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For the week ending October 22, 2023, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 30% short, 43% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 35% short, 35% adequate, and 3% surplus.
Nebraska cattle on feed down 2%
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Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.42 million cattle on feed on October 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down 2% from last year.
It’s the Season for Controlling Soybean Cyst Nematode
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October is known as soybean cyst nematode (SCN) action month because this is the best time to get out and soil sample for SCN. The end of a soybean season is when SCN levels will be at their highest in the soil. Currently, the Nebraska Soybean Board is sponsoring soybean cyst nematode sample analysis for samples from any Nebraska field.
The Bible Says
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Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. Proverbs 30:5 KJV Romans 1:8-17 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Julie Baker Quartet coming to Performing Arts Center
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Nebraska is full of talent, and that will become evident again on Sunday, October 29 as the Merrick Arts Council brings the Julie Baker Quartet to town at 2:00 p.m. Featuring one vocalist and a three piece band from the Omaha area, this will have a little bit of everything to amaze and inspire audiences of all ages. She began singing at an early age and joined the Cactus Jack and the Sneak Attack band at the age of 15.
“Old-Fashioned Caramel Apples”
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12 medium apples 2 cups granulates sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup half-and-half (10%) cream or evaporated milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups chopped pecans, 11/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut or 2 cups crisp rice cereal (optional) 1. Wash and dry the apples.
Christmas event returns and looks for volunteers
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On Sunday, December 3rd, the community is invited to come together for an exhilarating festive celebration titled “Rockin’ Around the Courthouse Square.” From 2-5 p.m., the heart of our town will burst into a colorful array of holiday lights, carols, games, and much more. Promising festive, free, and family- friendly fun for everyone!
Merrick County Receives Dividend Check
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Merrick County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $6,198, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association II (NIRMA II), the county=s workers= compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividend was part of a planned $1 million distribution shared with 83 Nebraska counties and eight county-associated agencies during NIRMA=s annual membership meeting on Oct. 19-20 in Kearney.