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Ravenna gave Central City their best shot in last Thursday’s regular season opener, but on their home court, the Bison rallied late to earn a 3-1 victory over the Bluejays. “It’s always good to get the first win and to just get all of those jitters out,” Head Coach Heather Negus said.

Central City limits Ord to one first down in first half Expectations are high for Central City this football season. Last Friday evening, the Bison lived up to the hype in their season opener against fifth-rated Ord, downing the Chanticleers in dominant fashion 38-7.

It takes just one spark to ignite a wildfire. With several harvest seasons opening September 1st, including dove, grouse and archery deer, hunters are reminded to act responsibly in the field and to do their part to prevent wildfires.

TRAFFIC CONTACTS 184: 86-Warnings and 98-Citations MERRICK COUNTY ARRESTS 6: 0-Felony Arrests and 6-Misdemeanor Arrests.

Justin Anderson • Activities Director The Central City Athletic Department is excited to announce the induction of Zach Reeves (2013) and Harold Wilder (1914) into the Central City High School Hall of Fame this past Friday night.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Officer received an Adult Protective Services Intake. Officer received another Adult Protective Services Intake.

Merrick Arts Council’s (MAC) 2025-26 season is quickly approaching with an opening show featuring former Husker Volleyball Coach John Cook. MAC is anticipating a big crowd for the John Cook presentation on September 28th at 2:00 p.m.

CENTRAL CITY Barrel Racer Remi Wells competed at the Nebraska State Fair High School Rodeo at the state fairgrounds at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Monday..

Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 In the wake of the immediate success of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz”—the migrant detention and deportation facility built earlier this year in the Everglades—a similar facility is being planned for Nebraska, dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink.”

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) has now opened the internship application period for seven internship experiences beginning in May 2026.