By Heidi Beguin With graduation and wedding season upon us it seems there are never enough hotel rooms to go around. Another option, besides bunking with the neighbors, is checking out the surprisingly numerous homes for rent in Sheridan County on Airbnb and VRBO.A quick search online brings up a…
By Scott Bidroski A busy week is in the books for the Gordon-Rushville Track & Field squad and it was a very successful one.Senior McKinley Grover headlined the week as she continued her torrid path through her senior season.At the Best of the West track meet in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, April 23…
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Middle School Track & Field team sent a group of athletes to Scottsbluff, Neb. on Tuesday, April 23 for the annual Best of the West Track Meet.When the events finished, two school records bit the dust by the outstanding young men and women on the track.…
Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” Bamsey, age 80, of Norfolk, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk. Reverend Brett Jamrog will be celebrant, with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk. The service will be livestreamed on the…
The Hay Springs Hawks made the quick 20 mile trip to Chadron High School on Friday, April 19 for the Chadron Twilight Track Meet.Senior Gage Mintken was the main culprit on the day, securing a gold medal in all four events he was entered into.Reminder, you usually can only enter four events and…
Another track meet is in the books for the Gordon-Rushville Mustang team and even though the temps were a bit chilly, the team saw a plethora of top performances.The team traveled to Chadron High School for the annual Chadron Twilight meet on Friday, April 19.When the dust settled on the chilly day…
GRHS sophomore Amara Funk recently traveled to Wayne State College, to take part in Musical Theatre Honor Choir. 50 students enjoyed vocal instruction in the Ley Theatre on Wayne State Campus. The day ended with a concert, which featured the Wayne State Chamber Choir, followed by the Music Theatre…
The Gordon-Rushville Mustangs traveled to Alliance High School on Wednesday, April 17 for the District Music contest. When judging the competition, the competitors receive a number for their performances.That number range is from 1 to 5 with 1 being the best score. According to Gordon-Rushville…
The American Legion Post 34 is pleased to announce that Bronson Freeseman of Gordon was generously sponsored by Gordon Post 34 and will join nearly 270 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Program, June 2 - 8, 2024, at the…
The Gordon-Rushville High School Drama Department is proud to present their spring play to the public this upcoming weekend.“A Family Reunion to Die For” is the name of the performance and it was written by Mike and Matt Steele.The joyful family reunion takes a dark turn when members of the…

Need an Airbnb or VRBO? Stay local - a story told in two parts

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By Heidi Beguin With graduation and wedding season upon us it seems there are never enough hotel rooms to go around. Another option, besides bunking with the neighbors, is checking out the surprisingly numerous homes for rent in Sheridan County on Airbnb and VRBO.

G-R Drama to present Spring Play

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The Gordon-Rushville High School Drama Department is proud to present their spring play to the public this upcoming weekend. “A Family Reunion to Die For” is the name of the performance and it was written by Mike and Matt Steele.

Freeseman selected for Cornhusker Boys State

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The American Legion Post 34 is pleased to announce that Bronson Freeseman of Gordon was generously sponsored by Gordon Post 34 and will join nearly 270 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Program, June 2 - 8, 2024, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate.

Mintken wins 4 golds, Hawks have solid day at Chadron

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The Hay Springs Hawks made the quick 20 mile trip to Chadron High School on Friday, April 19 for the Chadron Twilight Track Meet. Senior Gage Mintken was the main culprit on the day, securing a gold medal in all four events he was entered into.