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Body College World Series medical director Dr. Nathan Krug and head baseball trainer Curtiss Self take a moment for a photo at the start of last week’s championship series between Vanderbilt and Virginia at Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Body A few hours before the rain set in on June 25, numerous volunteers consisting of kids, young adults, and adults banded together to begin moving cavalcades of old relics from the old Traver House to the new Merrick County Historical Museum.

Body June 26 was a day where many young children of Central City had their minds stimulated by the science of density. Brandon Wright, a science teacher at Central City High School, led a presentation explaining the science behind density with various fluids.

Body Following a week-long journey across the state of Nebraska, organizers of the 43rd annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) have announced that Central City has been voted Best Host Town for the 2025 tour.

Body On June 24, the Merrick County Board of Supervisors gathered for yet another semimonthly meeting.

Body It’s that time again in rural Nebraska—the scent of sulfur will soon fill the air, the night skies will rumble with backyard glory, and half the kids in town will come out of July with a little less hearing and a whole lot more stories.

Body Monday, June 23 marked the first day in a two-week long welding camp. Sponsored by Strobel Fabrication and through The Leadership Center in Aurora, Nebraska, the camp aimed to be a learning opportunity for the kids involved to better their skills no matter their prior experience.

Body With July just around the corner, excitement is building across Merrick County as the countdown begins for one of the summer’s most anticipated traditions—the 2025 Merrick County Fair, set for July 26–30.

Body Lunch Bunch at South Park 11:30-12:15 -Free to all children 18 & under- Fri. June 27: Turkey/ham sandwich, carrots & ranch, apples, milk.

Body Daily Activity Report Monday, June 16 Officer assisted the Central City Ambulance in the 700 Block of 16th Street. Officer responded to a welfare check in the 2000 block of 25th Street, subject does not live at that address, situation Resolved.