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Heading into the 2022 General Election there were some races that could be projected such as a Jim Pillen win to become the next Governor of Nebraska. At all levels important races took place that will shape the world around us for years to come and at a local level there were plenty of questions to be answered.

Central City has many traditions that come and go each year, but a tradition of honoring our Nation’s heroes each Veterans Day just might be the most important celebration each year. This year appears to be another with blistering cold temperatures, but that won’t stop a dedicated group from making sure that the show goes on once again.

It has now been five years since Central City native, Todd A. Williams made a splash all across the state of Nebraska when his beautiful Legacy of Nebraska exhibition.

As the Thursday Night Lights shopping event continues. Many stores in town are continuing to see success with shoppers coming in at the later hours and boosting their business. With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, many of these stores are sure to see much more success in the next couple months.

The recruits of the Nebraska State Patrol Camp 66 completed crash response scenarios Tuesday at the NSP Training Academy. The 16 recruits went through life-like scenarios designed to simulate responding to a multi-vehicle crash, including injuries and a fatality. The training also featured some local firefighters from the Central City Volunteer Fire Department and Central City Ambulance.

It was a cuteness overload on Sunday for the annual Parade of Goblins event at the Merrick County Fairgrounds. Shane Wranek (left) broke free from his jail cell, but was quickly captured and cuffed by his dad so all was well. It didn’t get much cuter then Amelia Broekemier (top right) dressed as her brother’s firehouse dalmatian. Josie Grigsby (bottom right) also showed her love of dogs as she dressed as one of her favorite animals.

For many Central City residents Dr. E.T. Zikmund is a name that holds a lot of meaning and this past week many were sad to hear the news of Dr. Zikmund’s death at the age of 103. Dr. Zikmund began practicing in Central City in 1946 after completing a second tour of duty in the United States Navy. He would continue to serve the Central City area as a family physician for 38 years until he retired in 1985.

Each year the Central City Area Chamber of Commerce helps continue one of our community’s greatest traditions as the annual Parade of Goblins makes a spooky return. This year the event was once again a success as hundreds of local children turned out in costume.