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Body It’s hard to believe 2024 is already almost over. In the modern day, the years seem to go faster and faster as time goes on. To help remember this year, we’ve compiled memorable moments from every week of the year to go into this recollection.

Body A brilliant star shone in spirit over Nebraska Christian Schools on Friday, December 13, as the 17th annual Festival of Lessons and Carols graced the historic campus with a timeless celebration of scripture, song, and the birth of Christ.

Body And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Body Daily Activity Report Monday, December 9 No reportable incidents Tuesday, December 10 Officer responded to a citizen assist in the 1800 block of 24th Street, did not locate subject at residence.

Body Central Community College honored 370 graduate candidates during its 2024 winter commencement Dec. 13 at CCC-Hastings.

Body Did you know that the principles of economics don’t just apply to nations or businesses? They’re also at work beneath our feet—in the soil!

Body The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,” scheduled for February 27-28, 2025.

Body The Merrick Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Central City and serving all of Merrick County, has announced changes to its Board of Directors. These updates, shared on the Foundation’s social media, reflect its commitment to fostering community growth and leadership.

Body Jen Myers, Merrick County Planning and Zoning Administrator, attended a two- and one-half day conference for Nebraska county officials conducted in Omaha over the dates of December 10-12, 2014.

Body For Central City alumni, January 10-11 will be a walk down memory lane filled with school spirit, sports, and camaraderie, as the community prepares to “celebrate your Bison pride” with two full days of events.