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Historical museum cuts ribbon on new building on Saturday The Merrick County Historical Museum officially began a new chapter last week, as the museum held the grand opening for its new facility in Central City.

Volatility across the nation’s power market will now impact ratepayers in Central City. Last Monday night, during the Central City City Council’s April 13th meeting, members of the city council voted to increase electrical rates by 3.4 percent.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 Officer responded to a traffic complaint in the area of 28th Street and Highway 14, situation resolved. Officer received a Health and Human Services Intake.

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Severe weather can bring with it many hazards, including the danger of downed powerlines. Severe storms with strong straight-line winds or tornadoes can damage power poles and lines, causing them to break.

Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 THE DUTIES OF YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF The purpose of government is to maintain the peace, and when that fails, to provide justice for all. The following is one example of a local law enforcement agency at work.

As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line.

10 YEARS AGO The State Theater is set to open to the public on May 6th. When it is up and running, it will be staffed entirely by volunteers.

MERRICK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM TO HOST Special event to take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. This Saturday, April 18th, the ribbon will be cut at the new Merrick County Historical Museum at 2716 28th Street.

With Nebraska’s May 12th primary election approaching, the office of the Merrick County Election Commissioner is preparing ballots for the mail. According to that office, ballots were scheduled to be sent out next week, on Monday, April 20th.