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With a new facility and plenty of excitement, Merrick Medical Center has looked to add to their team of medical professionals and on Tuesday they made the announcement of a new team member to treat clients in the communities they serve.

The Merrick County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Central Nebraska Special Response Team to provide additional services/resources to our communities along with several other law enforcement agencies to include the Howard, Nance, Sherman, and Custer County Sheriffs’ Offices along with the Saint Paul Police Department.

The St Michael’s Knights of Columbus Local Free Throw Championship took place Sunday, Jan 29, 2023, at Central City Bison Activities Dome. Nineteen Boys and girls age 9-14 participated in the local contest. The 10-girls division was won by Hilarie Negus with Eliza Sanborn second and Mabel Mankin third. The 11-girls was won by Madison Howe with Cora Sanborn second. The 12-girls was won by Adelain Mankin with McKinley Mankin second and Anna Schmierer third. 14-girls division was won by Kadeya Sanborn. 9-boys was won by Mason Schreiber and Landon Flodman was second. 10-boys was won by Carson Thornton with Mason Dishman second and Jax Fisher third. 12-boys was won by Tucker Schreiber with Erik Blomstedt second. Gavin Root won the 13-boys division. The District Championship will be held Sunday, February 19th in Central City.

Be on the Lookout for Black Knot on Plums & Cherry Trees It’s too early to begin fruit tree pruning now, but it’s not too early to prepare. For homeowners with only a few fruit trees - who can choose the ideal time for pruning their trees - it’s best to wait until just before new growth begins.

ELEMENTARY Thur., Feb. 2: Breakfast: Pancake, muffin, applesauce.