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Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 The 109th session of the Nebraska Legislature begins January 7th for a sixty-day run. Due to the brevity of the session, nearly half the bills introduced in committee hearings may not make it to the floor this year.

Delegates representing farm and ranch families from all ninety- three Nebraska counties outlined key agricultural policy priorities and elected leaders for Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) as part of the organization’s 108th Annual Meeting and Convention held December 7th to December 9th in Kearney.

Merrick Foundation recently announced the recipients of its first annual Extraordinary Educator Award, honoring educators who go above and beyond for Merrick County students and make a lasting difference in their schools and communities.

There is already plenty of green and gold inside the Bison Activity Dome, but district leaders at Central City Public Schools hope that, soon, there will be a little bit more red, white, and blue.

A Central City man recently turned years of short, handwritten reflections into a published book designed to offer daily encouragement, one “nugget” at a time.

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“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

TRAFFIC CONTACTS 54: 33-Warnings and 21-Citations MERRICK COUNTY ARRESTS 6: 4-Felony Arrest and 2-Misdemeanor Arrest.

The holiday season can feel busy and rushed, but it’s also a wonderful time to slow down and enjoy moments together. Sharing a meal- whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner - is one of the best ways to reconnect.

SIGNS OF THE SEASON were on display across Central City and Merrick County this month leading up to the Christmas holiday.