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Workmen contracted with the Union Pacific work on the Highway 14 crossing in Central City on Monday as the traffic is rerouted to the next crossing west. First phase of Nebraska Christian capital re-vamp is underway as it is around 1.3 million dollars over all to re-vamp.

Last Tuesday, Sanderson Construction & Irrigation welcomed the community to an open house at their Central City location, enjoying a beautiful day for the event.

On Tuesday, February 25, a large group of fourth graders arrived at the Central City Fire Hall for the first session of the Central City Volunteer Fire Department’s Junior Fire Patrol program. Several volunteer firefighters were on hand to help introduce the students to fire safety and prevention.

On March 3, the Merrick County GOP met for the third time this year. Fortunately, this was the first meeting that wasn’t met with frigid temperatures surrounded by an arctic wasteland. The weather was still a bit brisk, but the conditions weren’t nearly as awful as they were a few weeks ago.

Dane Christensen is a man who is always looking to “find a need and fill it”, as he puts it. Dane was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Charon and Dave Christensen. After he was born, the Christensens moved to Manhattan, Kansas.

As Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month comes to an end at Central City High School, students will continue attending classes and learning valuable skills as they move into the second half of the 2024-2025 school year.

Cornerstone Bank is thrilled to announce the 2025 Travel Club lineup, offering well-planned travel opportunities for our communities and customers across Nebraska. Open to all ages, this program is perfect for those who love to explore new destinations without the hassle of planning.

More Than Moves: The Heart and Hustle of The Emeralds Dance Team Under the bright lights of the gymnasium, with the crowd cheering and music blaring, the Emeralds Dance Team takes the floor, ready to showcase months of hard work in just a few short minutes.

The Trustees of the Sixpence Early Learning Fund are offering five family engagement grants (home visitation) to support Birth-to-Three services in new or expanding family engagement programs.

Hospitals and nursing homes in rural Nebraska are facing financial and operational challenges as federal funding concerns and staffing shortages put essential services at risk.