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In the span of a few short weeks, two counties in Central Nebraska have been gripped by heart-wrenching incidents of child abuse, both involving infants barely three months old. The Merrick County Sheriff’s Department and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have released statements detailing these shocking events, leaving communities in a state of disbelief and sorrow.

High Plains Community has appointed a new superintendent, Jason Brown, who has taken the position after the former superintendent, Mrs. Beran, moved to Elm Creek last year. With the start of the new school year, Brown is looking forward to getting to know the area and helping the students and faculty at High Plains Community.

As the debate over the future of Litzenberg Long-Term Care intensifies, the Merrick County community finds itself at a pivotal juncture. The recent decision by the Merrick County Board of Supervisors to reject a bond proposal for a new long-term care facility has left residents and stakeholders grappling with questions about the path forward. This decision, reached by a 5-2 vote last Tuesday, marks a significant turning point in an ongoing saga that has spanned several years, involving complex financial considerations, community values, and the well-being of the county’s elderly population.

Last week marked the beginning of a new school year for students across Merrick County, as they returned to Central City Public Schools, Nebraska Christian Schools, and High Plains Community Schools. Excitement, anticipation, and a renewed sense of purpose filled the air as students, faculty, and administrators embarked on another academic journey.