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Homecoming Week is set for Sept. 21 at Gordon-Rushville

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Gordon-Rushville Public Schools is excited to celebrate their upcoming Homecoming Week, Sept. 21-26.The Theme in 2026 is Mustang Time Machine.There is no school on Monday, September 21 but the festivities will begin in full on Tuesday, September 22.
Joshua Liebermann

Joshua Liebermann

Gordon man sentenced to 63 years in prison on three felony counts

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
By Scott Bidroski The resolution to a case that began in November of 2025 played out in the District Court of Sheridan County last Tuesday, September 8.Gordon resident Joshua Liebermann was sentenced on three counts to a minimum of 63 years in prison and a maximum of 73 years in prison.
(Courtesy Photo) It was a busy day in District Court in Sheridan County on Tuesday, September 8. Several sentencing were delivered along with an arraignment on the case detailed below for a bad check that was issued with value over $75,000.

(Courtesy Photo) It was a busy day in District Court in Sheridan County on Tuesday, September 8. Several sentencing were delivered along with an arraignment on the case detailed below for a bad check that was issued with value over $75,000.

Case involving bad check over $75,000 is arraigned in court

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
By Scott Bidroski In the District Court of Sheridan County on Tuesday, September 8, a case involving a very large bad check was officially arraigned.Gaylen Lewis, of Springview, Neb., was arraigned on one charge, Issuing a Bad Check (Present Value) a Class IIA felony.
Photo by Harry Lipsiea, Keith County News Junior quarterback Jaydub Turman hands the ball off to senior Tripp Buettner. Buettner would rush for 187 yards this week and three scores but the Hawks fell short to Wallace, 50-22.

Photo by Harry Lipsiea, Keith County News Junior quarterback Jaydub Turman hands the ball off to senior Tripp Buettner. Buettner would rush for 187 yards this week and three scores but the Hawks fell short to Wallace, 50-22.

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Buettner has big day rushing but not enough to edge Wallace

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
By Scott Bidroski The Hay Springs Hawks football returned to the friendly confines of Jaggers Field this past week for their second game of the 2026 season. The third ranked Wallace Wildcats paid a visit to the Hawks on Thursday, Sept.
Photo by Chris Heiser Freshman Bristol Sterkel has put together two topten finishes to begin her high school career. She placed sixth in Gering this past week.

Photo by Chris Heiser Freshman Bristol Sterkel has put together two topten finishes to begin her high school career. She placed sixth in Gering this past week.

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Dehning paces G-R girls to Gering Invite team title

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
By Scott Bidroski Another warm 5K awaited the G-R Cross Country team as they headed down to Gering for the annual Invite at the Five Rocks Amphitheater. The heat could not slow down the G-R Girls though as the team once again brought home the team title.

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Bulldogs and Cards too much for G-R VB

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
By Scott Bidroski A pair of matches awaited the G-R Mustang Volleyball team this past week as they continued their 2026 campaign. A quick trip to Bridgeport on Tuesday, Sept. 1 kicked off the action for the group.
Photo by Megan Andersen Hooker County Tribune Junior Emily Forney fires a shot during an earlier match in 2026. Forney and the Hawks are on a roll following two season opening losses as the group won all five matches they played this past week.

Photo by Megan Andersen Hooker County Tribune Junior Emily Forney fires a shot during an earlier match in 2026. Forney and the Hawks are on a roll following two season opening losses as the group won all five matches they played this past week.

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Hawks VB rattles off five straight wins

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
By Scott Bidroski The 2026 season started out with a pair of tough losses for the Hay Springs Hawks. But as most good teams do, they have responded strong in the face of adversity with five straight wins.
(Photo by Lisa Hare) New maps produced by the Mari Sandoz Society are modeled after the original “circle tour” maps designed in the 1970s, but with a modern twist. The new Sandoz Country tour map includes all the original locations, plus newer sites such as the High Plains Heritage Center in Chadron. (Copies of the map are available at the Sheridan Country Journal Star office.)

(Photo by Lisa Hare) New maps produced by the Mari Sandoz Society are modeled after the original “circle tour” maps designed in the 1970s, but with a modern twist. The new Sandoz Country tour map includes all the original locations, plus newer sites such as the High Plains Heritage Center in Chadron. (Copies of the map are available at the Sheridan Country Journal Star office.)

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Mari Sandoz Society maps the life and work of famed local author

Lisa Hare
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
By Lisa Hare The vast, rolling landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills is more than just scenery; it is the living backdrop of American literary history.
(Courtesy Photo) A Hunters Safety and Education course will take place on August 21, 22, & 23 at Craven Feed in Gordon.

(Courtesy Photo) A Hunters Safety and Education course will take place on August 21, 22, & 23 at Craven Feed in Gordon.

Firearm and Bowhunter Education Course Offered

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A firearm and bowhunter education course will be offered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors on August 21,22,23 at Craven Feed Store in Gordon.
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