Central City icon Ray Huggett named 2022 R-N Person of the Year
In a community full of great people, it is no easy task to select just one person each year to be named the Republican-Nonpareil Person of the Year.
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New hospital opening, top R-N story for 2022
As we closed the chapter on the year 2021 there was much excitement around our community and beyond. Moving into 2021 brought with it a chance to return to a new normal after a tough 2020, but it also brought with it plenty of growth and new facilities in our community.
Secret Santa gifts 200,000 tabs for charity
‘Tis the season of giving and last Friday the giving spirit was in full force at Archer Credit Union in Central City. Though the generosity of a secret Santa, who wished to remain anonymous, Sarah Campa was surprised with a birthday gift that was very dear to her heart.
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20 Years Ago The true meaning of Christmas was demonstrated by Central City youngsters Jordan Hollingsworth, Alyssa Gora and Benjamin Hollingsworth when they emptied their own piggybanks to help make Christmas brighter for two families torn by tragedy during recent events.
Holiday Travel Reminder
Monday afternoon we were reminded how quickly the road conditions can change in Nebraska. The Central City Ambulance, Central City Volunteer Fire Department and Merrick County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident east of 18th Road on Highway 30, East of Central City.
Giving Season
December is the month to give and also the birthday month of Sarah Campa (middle) who received a special gift this season from an anonymous donor. Santa ( Tim Bolling) and his elf ( Kiki Fasbender) delivered a special gift of over 200,000 tabs for Ronald McDonald House.
Gifting Christmas Smiles
Monday morning at Cottonwood was a special one for residents, but also for those who joined together for a special day in the history of the Adopt-A-Grandparent program. Brandy Rima (top) helps residents assemble their Christmas gift and she soon became a professional assembler.
CCPD takes part in holiday campaign
The Central City Police Department will join a nationwide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ traffic enforcement campaign beginning Friday, December 16, 2022, and will continue through Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Nebraska Horticulture
Lancaster County Extension Educator Mistletoe: A Symbol of Love and Peace One plant irrevocably tied to the holiday season is mistletoe, bringing to mind the image of greenery hung over a doorway in anticipation of a kiss.
CARD OF THANKS
I would like to thank everyone who stopped by NAPA to wish me well on my retirement. I am looking forward to starting the next phase of my life.