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Courtesy Photo Junior Parker Wellnitz runs at State XC in Kearney.

Courtesy Photo Junior Parker Wellnitz runs at State XC in Kearney.

Wellnitz finishes 58th at State XC in Kearney

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Scott Bidroski A single runner from Hay Springs, junior Parker Wellnitz, qualified for the Nebraska Class D State Cross Country Meet which took place this past Friday, October 25. Wellnitz, who qualified for the third time in his career, placed 47th as a sophomore and 62nd as a freshman.
Courtesy Photo New 4-H Council members were elected at the Achievement Banquet. For the youth, Luke Laws, Jaxon Kearns, and Lain Tausan were elected. For the adults, Chet Tausan was selected. Kynsleigh Krebs, Brandon Kancik, and Kaleigh Krebs were also added to the Council but not pictured.

Courtesy Photo New 4-H Council members were elected at the Achievement Banquet. For the youth, Luke Laws, Jaxon Kearns, and Lain Tausan were elected. For the adults, Chet Tausan was selected. Kynsleigh Krebs, Brandon Kancik, and Kaleigh Krebs were also added to the Council but not pictured.

Sheridan County 4-H Achievement Banquet honors members, volunteers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Melissa Mracek, Sheridan County 4-H Extension Educator Families, volunteers, and supporters of the Sheridan County 4-H program gathered on Sunday, October 27 to celebrate the end of the 4-H year. The Sheridan County American Legion presented the colors to start off the evening.
Courtesy Photo Jonnie Kusek, holding the award, receives recognition for her and her staff’s efforts in providing transportation services in Sheridan County in 2022. The 164% increase of ridership in 2022 was the highest increase among rural Nebraska public transit systems.

Courtesy Photo Jonnie Kusek, holding the award, receives recognition for her and her staff’s efforts in providing transportation services in Sheridan County in 2022. The 164% increase of ridership in 2022 was the highest increase among rural Nebraska public transit systems.

Open Plains Transit receives recognition for transportation services here in Sheridan Co.

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Scott Bidroski At a recent event in Kearney, Neb. a local company was recognized for their efforts in providing transportation services to Sheridan County residents. Open Plains Transit, which is based in Alliance, Neb.
Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

G-R Public Schools to celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Scott Bidroski Gordon-Rushville Public Schools is getting ready to celebrate Red Ribbon Week beginning on Monday, October 28.The week is dedicated to students pledging to be drug free and will feature a host of special theme days throughout the week.
Court Report

Court Report

County Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Criminal: Kathy American Horse: Resist arrest - 1st offense, 92 days concurrent jail, 55 days credit for days served.Cody Hansen: Disturbing the peace, $250 fine.Karlynn J.
Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer Senior Austin Child elevates to knock away the pass from the Badger receiver.

Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer Senior Austin Child elevates to knock away the pass from the Badger receiver.

Badgers pick up crucial win at The Stable

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustang football team welcomed in the Valentine Badgers for their final home game of the 2024 season on Friday, October 18.
Photo by Michele Heck Mustangs Taleigh Starr and Emma Martins go up for a block against the Gering attackers on October 15.

Photo by Michele Heck Mustangs Taleigh Starr and Emma Martins go up for a block against the Gering attackers on October 15.

Mustangs battle through tough week of volleyball action

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Scott Bidroski A busy week awaited the Gordon-Rushville Volleyball team as they played a gauntlet of opponents throughout their travels. Before the team hit the road, they faced off with the Gering Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, October 15.

Hawks breeze past Minatare; turn attention to Arthur Co.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The football team from Hay Springs kept their undefeated season alive this past week with a win over the Minatare Indians. The Indians only were able to suit up 6 players for the contest so the Hawks were able to use plenty of their roster to secure the win, 69-0.

Hawks Volleyball finishes third at PANCO tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Scott Bidroski As the 2024 season begins to wind down towards postseason play, the Hawks Volleyball team continues to stack up matches. The team traveled to Morrill High School for a triangular on Tuesday, October 15 to begin their week.
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