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Midland Area Agency on Aging (MAAA), which operates the Central City Senior Center, has received a grant from the Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation to support its congregate meal program serving older adults in Merrick County.

As soybean harvest approaches, farmers have a narrow, high-value window to uncover a hidden yield thief.

10 YEARS AGO Multiple area first-response agencies were summoned to the scene of a rollover accident last week on the west edge of Merrick County.

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited Central City last week as part of the chamber’s 2026 road show.

MERRICK COUNTY TIRE AMNESTY

Two more timber bridges in Merrick County have been closed in the weeks since July 25th, when a bridge on 7th Road southwest of Archer buckled.

Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas (SRAs) are closed to hunting until September 8th. Several hunting seasons open in early September, including archery deer, dove, grouse, early teal, and other small game and furbearer seasons on September 1st.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Officer responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street for suspicious activity, officer did not locate vehicle in the area. Officer received a Health and Human Services Intake.

Just three days into the 2026-2027 academic year, enrollment appeared to be level at Central City Public Schools.

Every five years, nutrition gets a makeover. New headlines pop up, social media debates begin, and it can seem like the rules for healthy eating have changed yet again.