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Each year roaming the sidelines at various sporting events you can find Josh Salinas who proudly serves our community as an Athletic Trainer through his employment with Bryan Merrick Medical Center. Over the course of his time in the community, Salinas has worked with many athletes to get them back in the game following an injury.

This past Saturday the Merrick Arts Council returned for another exciting season and in doing so they provided a special show for many who turned out to take in the talents of the Hastings Symphony Orchestra.

Since the Central City Sportsman’s Club purchased the land that they previously leased from Merrick County, they have looked for ways to improve the club while also keeping safety a top priority. They now are looking for ways to show off the improvements to the historic club and the public will have an exciting opportunity to do just that.

R-N Reporter Now, as of September 9th, a new city ordinance has gone into effect. Allowing the citizens of Central City to drive alternative vehicles in city limits. This will include ATV’s, UTV’s and Golf carts. Provided they have the registration requirements and their vehicles are up to code.

Improve Tree and Shrub Health Though Fall Watering This summer has been hot, hot, hot! Lincoln had 54, 90+ F days from May through August 31st. In unwatered portions of the landscape many are seeing cracked soil - a good indication conditions are dry.

The Merrick County Local Chapter of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association held their first annual plot tour on Wednesday 9/7 near worms. We had about 30 area farmers tour the plot with numerous companies having seed hybrids showcased. We would like to thank the companies that paid to have their hybrids entered in the plot as well as our sponsors. The plot can be viewed between 4th and 5th roads on the Ormsby.

Winning streaks are always fun and that is where the Central City High School softball team finds themselves currently in the season. After a pair of losses, the Lady Bison finished August with a win and remain perfect in September riding a seven-game winning streak.

For the High Plains Community Storm football team, the season did not get off to the start they had hoped for, but that was all behind them as they regrouped for a big homecoming battle with East Butler. This time around the Storm came ready to play in this one and quickly set the tone.