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High school graduation is a momentous event in the life of a teenager. It signifies the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, often filled with a mixture of anticipation, excitement, and even a touch of anxiety.

Hello Nebraska, I am sure you are very aware of the events that occurred on the first weekend of May. If, however, you did not turn on the news, King Charles the Third was crowned the King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealths, on Saturday May 6th, 2023.

This past weekend was a busy one as the Class of 2023 was honored with commencement ceremonies at Central City Public Schools, Nebraska Christian and High Plains Community.

For the past 18 years the sport of trap shooting has been alive and well in Merrick County. After a brief stent as a Central City High School activity the team shifted to participating as part of the Merrick County 4-H where they remain today.

The estate of the late RExford and Donna Ferris has left $126,000 to the Merrick County Historical Museum. Both Rex and Donna were active members of the museum volunteer staff.

Last summer’s dry conditions were hard on lawns and this spring many unirrigated lawns are showing dead patches or thinned grass stands. These areas are pretty easy to spot now.

The 2023 Merrick County 4-H Shotgun contest was held on Saturday, April 22nd at the Sportsman’s Club. 11 4-Hers attended the contest. Rex Ferris was the Grand Champion Jr shooter and Lincoln Reeves was the Reserve Champion.

The Archer Cooperative Credit Union with offices in Central City, Archer, Dannebrog, and St. Paul is excited to announce the promotion of Dallas Zimbelman.

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