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A SPECIAL DISPLAY
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Multiple historical dresses with ties to Merrick County are on display in the Merrick County Historical Museum through June and July. Twenty-four wedding dresses from the museum’s Wedding Collection are currently part of the display.
Williams to host second workshop at museum
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For nationally recognized artist Todd A. Williams, Central City is where it all began.
Click It or Ticket campaign a success
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The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration raised awareness of seat belt safety during the Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign, held May 18th until May 31st. The campaign combined increased enforcement, a zero-tolerance policy for not wearing a seat belt, and effective communication to road users on the importance of seat belt use.
Senator’s Note
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Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 BEING KIND TO THE NEEDY Local charities serve as the bedrock of social support, providing immediate, targeted assistance that profoundly impacts families in crisis. While they often operate on a grassroots level, the ripple effects of their work extend outward, stabilizing local communities, influencing national policies and contributing to worldwide humanitarian efforts.
Link mapped in plant growth, solar energy
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For decades, science has understood the basics of photosynthesis, the process by which plants turn sunlight into food. However, photosynthesis occurs on uniquely specialized membranes that we have only begun to understand. These must be continually assembled, remodeled and repaired as plants grow and respond to stress.
LIBRARIAN PREPARING TO START A NEW CHAPTER
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LIBRARIAN PREPARING TO START A Lee had served Central City for twenty years Central City Public Library’s longtime library director Sara Lee, who served as library director from 1995 through 2000 before taking up the mantle again in 2011, is starting a new chapter. In an interview on Monday, Lee said she was proud of her work at the library and happy to have served the Central City community.
Palmer Community Club ready to kick off summer
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Community members will gather in downtown Palmer this Saturday, June 6th for the annual Summer Kickoff celebration, featuring tournaments, live music, food and entertainment throughout the day. Interviewed about the event on Monday, Palmer Community Club President Charlie Berney said he was excited for another good time at the annual summer celebration.
WORK TO BEGIN ON HIGHWAY 30 NEXT WEEK
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Road work is projected to begin on United States Highway 30 early next week and run into November. Weather permitting, the work will begin on Monday, June 8th.
Summer fun
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During the summer months, children tend to have more unstructured time, and parents or grandparents may have the chance to spend more quality time with them. Adults can enhance children’s development while building great memories by planning fun and stimulating summer activities. Here are some ideas that don’t cost much money; the only requirement is an adult who is willing to spend time with children.