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(Courtesy Photo) Gordon Memorial Health Services has acquired a new piece of equipment to help with women’s health in Sheridan County and beyond. The new 3D Mammography technology will be available for patients to utilize beginning in early April.

(Courtesy Photo) Gordon Memorial Health Services has acquired a new piece of equipment to help with women’s health in Sheridan County and beyond. The new 3D Mammography technology will be available for patients to utilize beginning in early April.

Gordon Memorial Health Services introduces advanced 3D Mammography technology

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Gordon Memorial Health Services is proud to announce a major advancement in community healthcare with the introduction of state-ofthe- art 3D Mammography™ technology.
(Photo by Kim Campbell) The 2025 Gordon-Rushville Prom Court. Front row: (L-R) Rylie Shultz, Emma Martins, Rylie Barker, Delani Davis, and Iris Clark. Back row: (L-R) Kyler Vincent, Wyatt Feddersen, Ethan Bourne, Sam Gallant, Austin Child, and Toby Berndt. Not pictured: Katie Coomes.

(Photo by Kim Campbell) The 2025 Gordon-Rushville Prom Court. Front row: (L-R) Rylie Shultz, Emma Martins, Rylie Barker, Delani Davis, and Iris Clark. Back row: (L-R) Kyler Vincent, Wyatt Feddersen, Ethan Bourne, Sam Gallant, Austin Child, and Toby Berndt. Not pictured: Katie Coomes.

Boots, Buckles, & Bling; G-R sets the stage for Prom on March 29

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Gordon-Rushville High School is set to host Prom on March 29. 
(Courtesy Photo) Gordon Elementary third grader Makayla Kensler brought home third place in the 2025 NDA Poster Contest during National Ag Week.

(Courtesy Photo) Gordon Elementary third grader Makayla Kensler brought home third place in the 2025 NDA Poster Contest during National Ag Week.

NDA announces winners of the 2025 Poster Contest during National Ag Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
In recognition of National Ag Week, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest. This year’s theme, “Agriculture is Amazing,” highlights and celebrates Nebraska’s number one industry.
Photo by Scott Bidroski Gordon-Rushville senior Emma Martins signed her letter of intent to play collegiate volleyball at the College of St. Mary’s on Tuesday, March 11. Martins is joined by Gordon-Rushville Volleyball Coach Kim Campbell, her brother Daniel Martins, and mother Ashley Martins in the photo.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Gordon-Rushville senior Emma Martins signed her letter of intent to play collegiate volleyball at the College of St. Mary’s on Tuesday, March 11. Martins is joined by Gordon-Rushville Volleyball Coach Kim Campbell, her brother Daniel Martins, and mother Ashley Martins in the photo.

Mustang senior Emma Martins signs to play volleyball at CSM

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Scott Bidroski Gordon-Rushville senior Emma Martins put pen to paper this past week to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level. Martins, along with her family, friends, and teammates, signed her Letter of Intent to the College of St. Mary’s in Omaha, Neb.
Courtesy Photo Police Chief Clay Heath holds banner for the Gary Sinise Foundation that helped provide funding for some of the new equipment recently purchased for the Gordon PD, including the new rugged G-tech laptops pictured here.

Courtesy Photo Police Chief Clay Heath holds banner for the Gary Sinise Foundation that helped provide funding for some of the new equipment recently purchased for the Gordon PD, including the new rugged G-tech laptops pictured here.

Tech upgrades increase efficiency for Gordon Police Department

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Lisa Hare You may have noticed a new white Chevrolet Tahoe or two cruising the streets of Gordon lately, with the Gordon Police emblem on the side.
Photo by Scott Bidroski McCarthy Field in Gordon is home to all youth baseball and softball games, but could it play host to High School softball in the near future?

Photo by Scott Bidroski McCarthy Field in Gordon is home to all youth baseball and softball games, but could it play host to High School softball in the near future?

G-R School Board hears support for softball

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 10 at Gordon-Rushville High School. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. and all members were present.

Strictly Haresay

Lisa Hare
Thursday, March 13, 2025
It’s that time of year again. Despite the intermittent occurrence of snow (like the goose down presently falling as I write this), the lengthening daylight hours and the tease of temps above 50 has brought about a bad case of spring fever.
(Photo by Tim Liebermann) The infamous Curly Slide at Fairview Park, which was installed in 1975, was removed this past week due to safety concerns with the piece of equipment. The staple of Fairview Park will now look to be replaced in the near future.

(Photo by Tim Liebermann) The infamous Curly Slide at Fairview Park, which was installed in 1975, was removed this past week due to safety concerns with the piece of equipment. The staple of Fairview Park will now look to be replaced in the near future.

The end of an era. Legendary Curly Slide comes down

Scott Bidroski
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The end of an era has come to a close here in Gordon.Fairview Park, located on the northeast side of Gordon, plays host to a large field, a youth baseball and softball field, and playground equipment.One piece of equipment at Fairview Park holds quite the lore in these parts; the Curly Slide.
(Photo Courtesy of the Nebraska Arts Council) The top three finishers in the Nebraska State Poetry Out Loud competition take a photo following the awards presentation. Gordon-Rushville High School junior Lainey Fillmore is in the center holding the first place trophy. Joining her for the photo include: (L-R) Nebraska State Poet Emeritus Matt Mason, Mieke van der Walt, Fillmore, MajieAhna Winfrey, and Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers.

(Photo Courtesy of the Nebraska Arts Council) The top three finishers in the Nebraska State Poetry Out Loud competition take a photo following the awards presentation. Gordon-Rushville High School junior Lainey Fillmore is in the center holding the first place trophy. Joining her for the photo include: (L-R) Nebraska State Poet Emeritus Matt Mason, Mieke van der Walt, Fillmore, MajieAhna Winfrey, and Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers.

G-R’s Fillmore takes home top spot at Poetry Out Loud championship

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
On Sunday, March 9, nine finalists competed for the Nebraska State Poetry Out Loud championship at Kimmel Theater of Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.Each finalist had progressed through class, allschool, and regional competition levels.
(Courtesy Photo) The painting Diamond in the Rough features a cowboy hat with a Sandhills scene behind. Looking closely reveals a 100 year old Cherry County map with the Sandhills in the background.

(Courtesy Photo) The painting Diamond in the Rough features a cowboy hat with a Sandhills scene behind. Looking closely reveals a 100 year old Cherry County map with the Sandhills in the background.

Tamara Rager is betting on her roots

Heidi Beguin
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Tamara Rager, formerly of Gordon, just started painting five years ago. Being naturally curious and open to new things have helped her gain traction in the painting world.
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