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Community night out a success once again

On Thursday, August 10, the 46ers hosted a Community Night Out, where a number citizens around central city opened their yards and garages to the town, offering food, drink and company to their neighbors and anyone else who wanted to stop by.
Fun for All Community Night Out brought out people of all ages to better get to know their neighbors. Organizing a local event was Tammy Erickson who may have done it just to show off her granddaughter Lainey Paup.

Local WWII veteran Shorty Hahn honored with Quilt of Valor

Last Friday, at the American Legion Post #6, a heartwarming ceremony unveiled, paying tribute to World War II veteran D.L. “Shorty” Hahn. Wrapped in a meticulously crafted ‘Quilt of Valor’, Mr. Hahn was enshrouded in the warmth of gratitude and respect from a community that reveres him.
A True Living Legend When you hear, “They sure don’t make them like they used to” they could very well be talking about Shorty Hahn. The 95-year-old WWII veteran was honored last Friday at the American Legion Post #6. Hahn received a Quilt of Valor and recognition from Tom Reimers who received a joke and a handshake.

Preferred Popcorn honored as Business of the Year

At a grand awards banquet hosted by the Nebraska Diplomats on Tuesday evening at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Merrick County’s own Preferred Popcorn, based in Chapman, was celebrated with the prestigious "Business of the Year" title.
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MAC announces 2023/24 lineup

Merrick Arts Council is excited to announce their 2023-24 season with five new shows. All programs will be performed in the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre and are available by season membership or single ticket shows.
Buckle Up Another exciting Merrick Arts Council season is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to mark your calendars and get your season passes. The season kicks off on Sunday, September 17 with violinist Olga Smola providing her expertise to the PAC stage.

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The Bison cheer squad participated in a four-day cheer camp with Caitlyn Anderson, Krissa Gulbranson, Ariel Paup, Edie Erickson, Mikayla Bankson, Sable Campa, Taylor Lenz, Brianna Bankson, Katrina Gomez, Isabella Gomez, Katie Benner and Alexis Ohlman participating. 20 Years Ago With the help of...

CCPD to take part in Labor Day campaign

During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the law enforcement community in Central City, Nebraska to decrease impaired...
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