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How better to celebrate the birthday of a deceased loved one than by putting time and effort into something that is important to him and his family?

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A steady rain may have dampened the grounds, but it could not quiet the spirit of remembrance in Silver Creek. The American Legion Post #263 carried out its annual Memorial Day Service indoors this year, where the tradition of honoring the fallen continued with reverence and reflection.

On May 23, the Friday before Memorial Day, a new commemorative plaque honoring the crew of the USS Merrick was established at the new Merrick County Historical Museum.

The flags didn’t wave much this Memorial Day—not in the still gray air that hung over Central City Cemetery like a hymn. They stood motionless, soaked from the sky, as if even they were mourning.

Nebraska Wesleyan University conferred degrees to nearly 400 students during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10. In addition, honorary degrees were bestowed on Victoria Roche, Professor Emerita of Pharmacy Sciences at Creighton University.

A Clarks man and former High Plains Community Schools employee was arrested on May 27 following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct with a student. Jonathon T.

“But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Are there still sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands? Turn back, my daughters, go—for I am too old to have a husband.

Hastings College held its 139th Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 192 undergraduates and 10 Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates represented 19 states and 14 countries.

The University of Nebraska- Lincoln conferred 3,681 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 16 and 17. The 3,591 graduates are from 57 countries, 46 U.S.