News
Residents claim motorists are speeding through one of Central City’s newest neighborhoods, and they want the City of Central City to do something about it.Last…
With the annual dove season opener on September 1st, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for…
TRAFFIC CONTACTS 88: 61-Warnings and 27-Citations MERRICK COUNTY ARRESTS 5:1-Felony Arrests and 4-Misdemeanor Arrests.DEPUTIES HANDLED 63 CALLS FOR…
“Backyard Farmer” will record a live episode at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Monday, August 31st.Nebraska Public Media welcomes the public to…
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34THE ROOTS OF NEBRASKA’S WORK ETHICIn 1944 during the period of the highest mortality rate for American servicemen in WWII…
Sports
Central City knew that if they wanted to win the National Division championship of the Nebraska American Legion Class C State Baseball Tournament, they were…
With a trip to the state tournament already guaranteed, the Central City Seniors had nothing but pride to play for in last Tuesday’s Area 5 championship game…
After winning the East division during the regular season, the Central City Seniors faced off with the winners of the West, McCook, and coasted to a 9-1…
The Central City Juniors trailed for six complete innings before evening the score against Grand Island Pro Team Design in the seventh frame.
Despite that…
Central City Seniors move to 12-0
The Central City Post 6 Seniors improved their record to 12-0 last week, notching impressive wins over Grand Island USave…
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
Earlier this month, while visiting with my transplant doctors in Omaha, one of the practitioners commented that my blood pressure seemed to be a bit high.She…
Competition challenges us to be better. It fuels innovation, encourages new ideas, pushes us to new heights, and creates opportunities for people and…
In Nebraska, August marks the close of summer and the beginning of a busy new season. It means the return of Husker football and volleyball games, final…
Feelings can sometimes be hard to describe, and last Wednesday afternoon, I was at a loss for words.While covering my third and final county fair of the season…
Obituaries
Susan E. Ausbun, 79, of Silver Creek, died on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Genoa Community Hospital.The family will hold a dedication of life for Sue at a later…
Richard L. “Dick” Sealey, 76, of Lincoln, formerly of Polk, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Lincoln after a courageous long-fought battle with cancer…
Joann J. Dubas, 87, of Clarks, passed away on August 13, 2026 at her home, three days shy of her eighty-eighth birthday.Funeral services were held on Wednesday…
Maxine M. Sundberg, 84, of Clarks, passed away June 14, 2026 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg.A celebration of Maxine’s life will be held on Saturday…