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It was a special day in Central City for the Christmas Under Wraps celebration. Left to right from top left: There were guest appearances from some special characters and even rides on dad’s shoulders.

Daily Activity Report Monday, November 28 Officer responded to a disturbance in the 1200 block of Seigle Avenue, Situation resolved. Officer responded to a citizen assist in the 1600 block of 16th Avenue, Situation resolved.

ELEMENTARY Thur., Dec. 8: Breakfast: Omelet, toast, peaches.

It didn’t take long for the excitement to start to build for the Merrick Medical Center Men’s Night that was back by popular demand since taking a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Wednesday the Merrick County 4-H Building was full of excitement as many local vendors joined Merrick Medical staff members in an exciting night dedicated to the men in our community.

For many who joined in on a ribbon cutting event to signal the opening of the Bison Activity Dome at Central City High School, it was a day that they had been looking forward to for some time now. An early morning idea of Central City Public Schools Board of Education member Brent Kennedy has seen its ups and downs, but after years of waiting the monolithic dome structure was officially opened last Thursday.

‘Tis the season to be jolly and last Sunday there were plenty of reasons to be excited here in Central City. For the first time ever, the community came together for a special “Christmas Under Wraps” community Christmas celebration that took place near the Merrick County Courthouse and Central City Elementary School.

Lancaster County Extension Educator Need an idea for a gardener on your Christmas list? Consider native lily or bush lily, Clivia miniata; an unusual plant popular as a holiday gift plant. It can be grown year-round as a houseplant or kept indoors during winter and placed outside in summer.