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The Merrick County Sheriff’s Department is all geared up and ready to help with the Central Nebraska Special Response Team thanks to a donation from Strobel Manufacturing Inc. Left to right: Sheriff John Westman, SRT member Deputy Danial Parker, Shane Strobel, Larry Myers and SGT Jake Bauer.  

Strobel Manufacturing donation equips local member of Central Nebraska SRT

3 years ago By News Staff

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. 

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3 years ago By News Staff
20 Years Ago Nancy Johnson of Central City will present a slide show featuring Merrick County years of Wright Morris’ boyhood with selected reading from his work. Morris’ work will also be on display at the Joslyn Museum.

Carbon pipeline opposition hits Merrick County as County Board of Supervisors hears concerns

3 years ago By News Staff
Merrick County has plenty going on with some tough decisions that could play a large role in the future of our communities. One of those was spoken about at length last week during the Merrick County Board of Supervisors meeting when Jan Kleeb of Bold Nebraska appeared before the County Board to share her thoughts on a proposed pipeline project.
Free Throw Contest 2023  

Free Throw Contest 2023

3 years ago By News Staff
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.
Elongated hard black swelling on twigs and branches are characteristics of black knot. Rebecca A. Melanson, Mississippi State University Extension, Bugwood.org  

Nebraska Horticulture

3 years ago By News Staff
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.

CARD OF THANKS

3 years ago By Card Of Thanks
The family of Aaron Stephenson extends sincere gratitude to the community for your love and support in the passing of our loved one. Mitch and Trent, your professionalism cannot be praised enough, we know handling arrangements in another state was not easy but you made it so much easier for us. Darla & Steve thank you for getting up in the middle of the night to take us to the airport. Class of 1996 your memorial was greatly appreciated and we know Aaron was proud to be part of your class. To the community and our friends and relatives thank you for making such a hard time easier by your support, hugs and kind acts. We are so grateful to live in a community that treats everyone like family. God bless each of you. Tom & Karen Stephenson Jason & Kevin Jody, Brandon, Aaralyn and Bryleigh 51-1tp
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