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Memorial Community Health (MCHI) in Aurora recently announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, marking a significant step forward in how the organization connects patients, residents, families, and the community with essential health and wellness information.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol handled dozens of weather-related incidents last week as a winter storm affected most of the state. One of the crashes resulted in two fatalities.

Past improvements and future goals for the Dark Island Trail were the main topics of discussion during a recent meeting of the Platte PEER Group.

This February, the historic Clarks Public Library received a gift of $10,000 for its continued dedication to the spirit and values of industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

The Merrick County Corn Growers were served up some motivation ahead of the growing season last week when the association hosted former Nebraska Cornhusker Adam Carriker as the keynote speaker for their 2026 Winter Banquet.

TRAFFIC CONTACTS 57: 42-Warnings and 15-Citations MERRICK COUNTY ARRESTS 3: 1-Felony Arrest and 2-Misdemeanor Arrests.

National FFA Week is upon us. What does this mean? FFA week is celebrated throughout all fifty states and in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands as a way to bring awareness to the largest youth-led organization in the world.

“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.

This winter’s temperatures have been a rollercoaster. In just a few weeks, we went from warmer-than-average to subzero cold conditions. These rapid temperature swings are tough on people, but they can be just as hard on our landscapes— and the wildlife that lives in them.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude for everyone being there to show their love and support to our family and to celebrate the life of a truly incredible husband, dad, and papa. Thank you for all the messages, calls, flowers, and food we received.