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Body Lancaster County Extension Educator Building a Coldframe or Hot Bed A cold frame or hotbed is an easy and inexpensive structure to create. It functions as a small greenhouse, enabling gardeners to extend their growing season in both spring and fall.

Body From cowboys to lions, DECA and NHS students were dressed to the nines in their pursuit for canned goods. On October 23, several members of DECA and NHS drove about town dressed in Halloween costumes, trick or treating for canned goods for people in need.

Body Monday, October 17 Officer responded to a citizen assist in the city limits, contact made, Situation resolved. Officer responded to a theft complaint in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue, located property, report to be sent to Merrick County Attorney.

Body Most of the past week has brought with it plenty of wind, but thankfully for those who gathered on Friday afternoon, the weather cooperated for a brief moment in time.

Body During a particularly windy Sunday, the Merrick Arts Council hosted a special concert at the performing arts center.

Body There was plenty to discuss when the Merrick County Board of Supervisors met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning and of course the future of Litzenberg Longterm Care was right up there with the rest of the items on an important agenda.

Body These days it is hard to open your phone or turn on the television without a steady reminder that we are in the thick of election season, but the end is near.

Body 10 Years Ago The American Legion Post #6 host their first BBQ competition with Bub Cordsen taking first prize and bragging rights with his BBQ. Katie Janky and Kristian Lindburg are crowned Queen and King during the halftime show of the Bison vs St.

Body Merrick Arts Council is excited to bring an afternoon of handbell music for their season’s second performance on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. featuring the Concordia University Handbell Choir. Also participating in this program will be local handbell choirs.

Body Last Friday’s career day brought with it a chance to hear from Bison youth like Luke McHargue (top left) learned skills like how to dress for success, a skill he may use one day on ESPN. Bison alums and experts like Justin Ferris (top right) who spoke to students.