Photo by Tiffany Viher Gordon-Rushville High School hosted their 2024 Prom with a theme of Enchanted Forest on Saturday, March 23. Included in the Royalty were: (L-R) Natalie Popken, Skye Tausan, McKinley Grover, Trinity Taylor, Lillee Schmidt, Queen Tyrah American Horse, King Louis Martin, Tucker…
By Heidi Beguin The regular meeting of the Hay Springs City Council was held on Tuesday, March 12, and called to order at 7 p.m.Council members present included Keith Kearns, Chuck Toof, Dave Agnes, and Luke Marcy. Mayor Glenn Muhr and city clerk Samantha Orr were also present.The meeting began…
Two Gordon residents have been booked and charged with three felony counts in relation to an ongoing investigation.According to the Custody Affidavit that was filed in Sheridan County Court, Johncina Bear Robe and Colin Ledeaux have been charged with three counts in relation to the investigation.…
State Wrestling Tournament on March 16 and 17.And when the dust all settled on the festivities, two young men brought home the hardware for the top spots in their respective age and weight divisions.Jameson Tesch-Wolkins and Emmett Wolkow were both crowned State Champions during the event, taking…
By Scott Bidroski The first starting gun has fired and the Hay Springs Hawks are off and running on the track.For first year Head Coach Frankie Johnson, nine studentathletes have signed up for the 2024 season and have already been laying the groundwork for yet another outstanding chapter for the…
By Scott Bidroski The Mustang Track & Field team got their first taste of competition this past week, heading to Scottsbluff for the Binfield Invitational on Friday, March 22.Temps were cool but the Mustangs still found success on the day.Senior McKinley Grover picked up a pair of first place…
National Ag Week is March 17-23, and it’s the perfect time to highlight and celebrate agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry. To add to this week’s celebration, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest. Students in grades 1-6 from all…
Sharon K. (Trucano) Sabala, age 83 of Kearney, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. Pastor Ryan Findley will…
Edwin (Mister Ed) Lee Darnell, 80, of Lakin, Kansas passed away Saturday March 23, 2024, at his home in Lakin, Kansas. Ed was born April 19, 1943, to Walter Earl Sr. and Lyda Mae (McClaskey) Darnell in La Animas, Colorado. Ed grew up and attended school in Las Animas. Ed was 2 days shy of his 21st…
June DeVere Leider, 94, of Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Mitchell Care Center. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Methodist Church in Mitchell, Nebraska, with Pastor Craig Collins officiating. Interment will follow at the Mitchell…
Justin Young, MD Chris LaRose, PA-C Krystal Rodgers NP-C Forrest Lee Eberly, 80, of Cody Nebraska went home to Jesus on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Forrest (Woody) was born July 15,1943 in Mullen to Forrest Fremont Eberly and Leona (Sieck) Eberly. He joined his family in a home north of Mullen…

Sheridan County 4-H Robotics Teams participate in State Competition

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Five teams from Sheridan County participated in the FIRST Lego League State Competition in Lincoln in March 15-16th. They competed against 76 teams from across the state of Nebraska and Council Bluffs. During the competition the teams had to present on their robot design, how they coded the robot, the changes they made to it, and more. Next, they had to present on a project idea they had to help encourage people to participate in a hobby, with research and sharing with community members. During this time, they were also evaluated on how well they worked together as a team. Finally, they had their robot participate in 3 – 2.5-minute runs of programs to accomplish missions on a game board. Their highest score would contribute to their overall placing.

Gordon Elementary student Hope Kling recognized in NDA Poster contest

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National Ag Week is March 17-23, and it’s the perfect time to highlight and celebrate agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry. To add to this week’s celebration, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest. Students in grades 1-6 from all over the state submitted colorful posters depicting this year’s theme, “Ready, Set, Grow!”

Gordon residents charged with stealing $56,855 from local business

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Two Gordon residents have been booked and charged with three felony counts in relation to an ongoing investigation. According to the Custody Affidavit that was filed in Sheridan County Court, Johncina Bear Robe and Colin Ledeaux have been charged with three counts in relation to the investigation.

Hawks Track & Field begins 2024 season in Morrill; Chadron

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By Scott Bidroski The first starting gun has fired and the Hay Springs Hawks are off and running on the track. For first year Head Coach Frankie Johnson, nine studentathletes have signed up for the 2024 season and have already been laying the groundwork for yet another outstanding chapter for the Hawks.