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As we dive headfirst into another week, I find myself pondering the parallels between our community’s ongoing discussion about the future of Litzenberg Memorial Long Term Care and the anticipation surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ season opener against UTEP this Saturday. Both involve strategy, passion, and, let’s be honest, a fair share of armchair quarterbacks who think they know best – myself included.
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Letter to the Editor

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Editor: I try to keep a neutral stance on a majority of public topics, but I can no longer remain silent regarding the now seven year old Litzenberg Long Term Care (LTC) project. Merrick County entered into a lease with Bryan on 02/23/2017 on the original site along HWY 14.
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Central City Public Schools

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Central City Public Schools has been a state leader in implementing a drug and alcohol program. The Drug and Alcohol Program was first introduced at Central City Public Schools in 2011, making us one of the first schools in Nebraska to address drug and alcohol issues. This program was developed through the collaboration of community members, medical professionals, administrators, teachers, and coaches in Central City. This team then compiled information on successful drug and alcohol models from across the nation. At the time, only two other schools in Nebraska had similar programs. Since then, our program has served as a model for many others.

Thank You for Reading

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As the days begin to shorten and the air hints at the approach of fall, I find myself reflecting on the summer that was—a season full of life, activity, and most importantly, family. There are many pressing local issues I could address in this space, but sometimes, it’s essential to step back from the whirlwind of responsibilities and simply appreciate the moments that make life rich.
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Legislative Update

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Our special legislative session on property tax relief as called for by Gov. Jim Pillen is underway. According to our state constitution, only the governor may call for a special session. It says: “The Governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by proclamation, stating therein the purpose for which they are convened, and the Legislature shall enter upon no business except that for which they were called together.”