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In a case that has gripped the Marquette community, Jeffrey Adams was found guilty of first-degree murder on Tuesday, June 18, by a jury of his peers. This conviction brings a tragic chapter to a close in the aftermath of Angela Adams’s untimely death.

Central City residents are being called to action as the Central City Community Needs Assessment Survey is set to launch on July 1st. This critical initiative, spearheaded by the Merrick County Development Corporation in partnership with the South-Central Economic Development District (SCEDD), aims to gather essential feedback from community members to shape the future of Central City.

With the 4th of July fast approaching, many firework vendors are getting ready to open up and get their products out on the shelves, and people in the community will start lining up at their preferred vendors to get all the fireworks they can to celebrate the coming Independence Day. One particular vendor that is opening up for the first time this year is Pow Pow Fireworks, setting up shop on the lot by Taco Johns.

After eight years of dedicated service, Pastor Tom Lucas of the Central City United Methodist Church is retiring. His tenure has been marked by unwavering commitment to his congregation and the broader community, making his departure a significant moment for Central City. Pastor Lucas’s influence extends far beyond the church walls, touching the lives of many who call this town home.

Last Thursday, the students of Central City High School lit up the Orpheum Theater stage with a dazzling performance of two scenes from “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” leaving the audience spellbound and cheering for more. As part of the Nebraska High School Theater Academy Showcase, this event brought together the crème de la crème of high school musical theater from across the state, and Central City proved they could hold their own against the best of the best.

A Kenyan delegation came to Merrick County on Friday, May 31, during their mission trip through Nebraska to visit Albert Acres Cattle Company, wanting to learn more about Texas Longhorns. Keir Albert, the Owner and Operator, shared with them his vast knowledge of the breed while giving them an up-close look. The visit was part of a Trade Mission that was in cooperation between the state of Nebraska and the Republic of Kenya.