News
While some gardeners are ready to put away their gardening tools for the season, others are not quite ready to throw in the trowel. If you are one of those…
“But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of…
The Nebraska State Fair officially got underway last weekend.Nebraska State Troopers and numerous first responder partners are teaming up to keep fair visitors…
The community is invited to join the Merrick Medical Center Foundation for a Special Remembrance Ceremony in observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the…
Starting the Merrick Arts Council’s new season is vocalist and guitarist Rascal Martinez on Sunday, September 20th at 2:00 p.m. This performance will take…
Sports
High Plains scored twenty-six unanswered points in the first quarter of their season opening game with Elba last Friday, setting the tone for what would turn…
Returning state qualifier Amelia Buhlke started her junior season in fashion last week, winning the season opening St. Paul Cross Country Invite and helping…
Following their 4-1 start to the season, the Central City softball team hit something of a rough patch last week, falling in their rematch of the state…
The Nebraska Christian Eagles started the season with a statement last Friday, toppling Newman Grove/St. Edward in dominant fashion, 71-24.Through one quarter…
The Lady Bison got off to a strong start last Thursday, topping Ravenna in their season opener in four sets, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, and 25-16.Sydni Homolka and…
Lifestyle
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you…
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: but go rather…
Season memberships are now available for purchase for Merrick Arts Council’s (MAC) 2026-2027 season. All performances take place in Central City’s Performing…
Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg recently reported that his office has returned more than $13.7 million in unclaimed property so far in 2026—and he’s…
Opinion
Some of the most important conversations I had growing up happened around the kitchen table with my grandfather. From a young age, he challenged me to pay…
I got a second wind on Wednesday night, and after covering an event, mowing my yard, and making dinner, I decided that I was not yet ready for bed.Earlier that…
There is nothing I enjoy more than returning home to Nebraska, traveling across the Third District and meeting with constituents in their communities. While my…
Each week, I get my fair share of local history.All five newspapers that I publish each week feature some sort of historical section, and in many cases, I…
Obituaries
Ruth Ann Sandell, 86, of Polk, died on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Midwest Covenant Homes in Stromsburg.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3…
Marian K. Lepp of Lincoln, passed away on August 27, 2026.Marian was born in Lincoln on January 21, 1930, to Bertram and Ethel Ellsworth. While Marian was…
Marcia K. Grafe, 79, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at home due to Parkinson’s.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on…
Thomas J. ‘Tom’ Geren, age 85, of Fremont died on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Heritage at Shalimar Gardens Thomas J. Geren was born in Hastings on October…