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Body The first pre-hospital emergency care in the Central City area was provided by the local funeral home. Solt Funeral Home ran the ambulance service until the early 60’s when Julian & Althea Byers bought the funeral home and took over the ambulance service as well.

Body Overwatering is common and it harms plants not to mention water waste. Underwatering is also harmful, especially in hot, windy weather. How can we know we are watering correctly?

Body The Merrick County Historical Museum is about to begin the monumental task of moving its entire collection of artifacts into its brand-new building. With construction complete and the facility officially up to code, the long-awaited transition will begin at the end of the month.

Body Just three years ago, it was a cornfield. Today, it’s a neighborhood.

Body Workers took advantage of some rare good weather on Monday to remove the wood-shake roofing material from the Central City Pubic Library. The nine-man crew arrived on Monday morning to begin the two to three day process of removing the twenty-five-year-old roof.

Body On Saturday, May 10, the High Plains Community School gymnasium filled with friends, family, and proud educators as the Class of 2025 officially graduated and closed the book on their high school years.

Body On May 12, Central City’s City Council met for the fifth meeting of the year. Contrary to usual activities, the meeting was scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Body With tassels turned and diplomas in hand, the Central City High School Class of 2025 took their final walk across the stage this past Sunday inside the Bison Activity Dome, closing one chapter and stepping boldly into the next. But make no mistake—this class didn’t just graduate.

Body Former students of Hordville High School will gather once again to celebrate decades of memories and shared heritage during the annual Hordville High School Alumni Banquet, set for Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Hordville Event Center.

Body Booking Report and Activity Report 04/28/25 - 05/11/25 Inmate Name Tommy B. Parks James I.