Opinions

Body Central City Public Schools has been a state leader in implementing a drug and alcohol program. The Drug and Alcohol Program was first introduced at Central City Public Schools in 2011, making us one of the first schools in Nebraska to address drug and alcohol issues.

Body A fine line to walk on taxes We are now about three weeks into the special legislative session called by Gov. Jim Pillen to find measures to lower local property taxes in Nebraska.

Body As the days begin to shorten and the air hints at the approach of fall, I find myself reflecting on the summer that was—a season full of life, activity, and most importantly, family.

Body Human Health/Clean Water series #5 Editor: Let’s start out with giving the Merrick Co Fair Board and all that helped a GOLD METAL for providing valuable education and experiences for our young. The 2024 fair experience was impressive.

Body Our special legislative session on property tax relief as called for by Gov. Jim Pillen is underway. According to our state constitution, only the governor may call for a special session.

Body I sit here on a Tuesday night in my office perhaps with writers block for the first time in my life. Most often I have articles and things of that kind wrote in my head by the time I sit down at a computer.

Body Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

Body June of 1972 President Richard Nixon signed into the federal civil rights law Title 9 which gave young women the same access to classes and sports as young men enjoyed.

Body In recent days, I have found myself embroiled in a heated debate over the use of social media by our Sheriff’s office.

Body The recent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump has brought into focus the inner workings of the U.S. Secret Service– and government agencies in general. It’s not a pretty picture.