Local News
News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Carol Woods received .70 of rain early Saturday a.m. and .28 of an inch with showers Thursday and Friday.
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After Being MIA for 72 Years, PFC Dale Thompson is Coming Home!
Laura Vroman
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The story has been waiting to be told since his death, December 2, 1950. He grew up in Norden, and it’s possible that you, or members of your family, may remember the day a telegram arrived at Mrs. Mabel Thompson’s home in Valentine. It informed her that her son, PFC Dale Thompson, was missing in action, and was dated January 26, 1951.
Public Encouraged to Take Part in Summer Turkey Survey
News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is inviting the public to participate in its annual summer turkey survey July 1st through August 31st. The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period.
Relationship Between Dark Skies, Wildlife
News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Come to the Snake River Campground at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area on July 21st and investigate the relationship between dark skies and wildlife. Discover the fantastic world of nighttime insects and celebrate Merritt Reservoir’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park.
Kat’s Korner
News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By Kathy S. Worrell “National Community Newspaper Week Celebrating Hometown Newspapers - June 26 - 30, 2023” Have you ever thought about your hometown not having a local newspaper? Since 1974, Rod and I have been publishing a newspaper every week.
Capitol News
J.l. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Ne Press
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The new governor says, jubilantly, the honeymoon cruise with the Nebraska Legislature was a huge success. Sorry governor, I’m seeing flags.
