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The Grinch comes to Clarks Public Library

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Christmas in Clarks has continued with its many Christmas celebrations, traditions and contests. The more lights have been added to the houses of the Lights contests top contenders. With Christmas coming to a close, many of the residents of Clarks will have a festive and bright December to look back on, and excitement for what will come next year. With plenty of events for both Adults and Children, Christmas in Clarks has proven to be a big hit.

CARD OF THANKS

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Card of Thanks The Merrick County Salvation Army would like to give a heartfelt “Thank You” to all those that donated to the Bell Ringing Campaign and those that rang the bells; with a special Thank You to LaVonn Avila, Russ & Deb Flesch and Doug McHargue for their assistance in the Campaign! Thank you to Morgan Clarke-Hogan for the venue for the bell ringing and the businesses that helped the Campaign with the additional kettles and all those that put them out and picked up all the kettles. Our county is blessed with caring, compassionate people.
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Central City icon Ray Huggett named 2022 R-N Person of the Year

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In a community full of great people, it is no easy task to select just one person each year to be named the Republican-Nonpareil Person of the Year. Many members of our community make a strong case each year, but this year the addition of a new hospital in Central City stands out as one of those moments that has potential to change the face of the community for years to come.

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20 Years Ago The true meaning of Christmas was demonstrated by Central City youngsters Jordan Hollingsworth, Alyssa Gora and Benjamin Hollingsworth when they emptied their own piggybanks to help make Christmas brighter for two families torn by tragedy during recent events. Central City Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Linda Jensen was honored at the annual city employee’s Christmas party for her twenty years of service.
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Holiday Travel Reminder

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Monday afternoon we were reminded how quickly the road conditions can change in Nebraska. The Central City Ambulance, Central City Volunteer Fire Department and Merrick County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident east of 18th Road on Highway 30, East of Central City. With winter weather in the forecast during holiday travel, motorist are reminded to use caution when traveling this weekend.