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A GRAND OPENING

Body Historical museum cuts ribbon on new building on Saturday The Merrick County Historical Museum officially began a new chapter last week, as the museum held the grand opening for its new facility in Central City.
MERRICK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM PRESIDENT TRACEY HEFNER cuts the ribbon on the museum’s new facility in Central City during Saturday’s grand opening celebration. Photo by Jordan Coslor

Council okays electrical rate increase

Body Volatility across the nation’s power market will now impact ratepayers in Central City. Last Monday night, during the Central City City Council’s April 13th meeting, members of the city council voted to increase electrical rates by 3.4 percent.

| CENTRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT |

Body MONDAY, APRIL 6 Officer responded to a traffic complaint in the area of 28th Street and Highway 14, situation resolved. Officer received a Health and Human Services Intake.

Severe weather can lead to downed power lines

Body Severe weather can bring with it many hazards, including the danger of downed powerlines. Severe storms with strong straight-line winds or tornadoes can damage power poles and lines, causing them to break.

Senator’s Note

Body Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 THE DUTIES OF YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF The purpose of government is to maintain the peace, and when that fails, to provide justice for all. The following is one example of a local law enforcement agency at work.

Husker research to have impact on irrigation

Body As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line.
NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently and protect their profits. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing

From Our Files

Body 10 YEARS AGO The State Theater is set to open to the public on May 6th. When it is up and running, it will be staffed entirely by volunteers.
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