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Body “Through 10 years and three U.S. Presidents, Nebraska farm and ranch families have lived with the back and forth of federal rules and regulations when it comes to federal Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rules.

Body The Merrick County 4-H Council is pleased to announce they have awarded three 4-H members scholarships for 2025. The 4-H Council Scholarship is based on growth and accomplishments shown through participation in the Merrick County 4-H program.

Body The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering to improve grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and two training sessions to fire and rescue departments in Nebraska.

Body Thomas Young in the state Championship game for High Plains against St. Francis had 21 points leading for the whole game.

Body This Saturday, the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be hosting the “Promise in a New Land” event through the Nebraska Humanities. The event will take place on March 22 at 2 p.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, which can be found at 820 G Ave. in Central City, Nebraska.

Body Central City Public Library received a generous boost for its upcoming Summer Reading Program, thanks to a $500 donation from Citizens Bank & Trust. Stephanie Stuhmer, representing the bank, presented the check to Library Director Sara Lee.

Body A two-vehicle collision in rural Merrick County early Monday morning resulted in the death of a Colorado man, according to the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page. The accident occurred on March 17, 2025, at approximately 6:38 a.m.

Body On March 12, Central City High School hosted its very first welding competition. Similar events were held at different schools, such as Lexington and York, but this marked the first welding event hosted at Central City.

Body It’s March Madness in the music department but not because of basketball. The annual school musical is right around the corner! Students, teachers and community volunteers have been working late into the evenings as we prepare for the opening night of Anastasia on March 28th.