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The Holiday Season has drawn to a close, and for some of us that New Year’s resolution you made maybe just a memory. If you are one of those people you are not alone, it is noted that roughly one in three Americans make a New Year’s resolution…vowing to better themselves in some way.

Lock your doors and hide your kids because Friday the 13th is coming!! Alright, I admit that I may have made that statement a little over dramatic then required, but Friday will be the 13th day of the month and for some that means more than it does to the rest of us.

As we start into 2023 and are working through our New Year’s Resolutions, remember that sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Smaller changes are easier to maintain and sometimes that is all it takes.

What a week it ended up being for your local newspaper. This week is often a slow news week coming out of the holiday break, but we had a lot to unpack now that I look back on the other side of writing, editing and with any luck publishing this week’s newspaper.

Editor: As an Architectural/Engineering firm experienced in Long Term Care projects for clients in the Midwest and beyond, Prochaska & Associates often sees situations where senior citizens are forced to seek care outside the Community where needed services either do not exist, or are insufficient...

The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. Last year was one for the record books.

Editor: As in most communities, there are “good souls” who go about contributing time and effort to help improve the quality of our lives. Marvin Fishler is one of those “good souls” in our community.

Editor: Merrick and neighboring county resident’s- city and rural. We are writing this to share our concerns about the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline that is being routed through Merrick County.

Well, here we are once again. I sit here in my office and the calender on the wall sits on the final page of the year and we will soon usher in 2023 with great excitement. This week is one of my favorites for a few different reasons each year.

Last week, we celebrated the arrival of Nebraska’s 2022 Silver Shovel. This prestigious national award recognizes states that have successfully attracted major economic development projects.