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Courtesy Photo Broc Anderson (right) takes a photo with Nebraska State Historical Society Site Manager Sandy Wounded Arrow (left) and Lezlee Williams, Executive Assistant to the NSHS Director, during a recent trip to Fort Robinson State Park in the Panhandle of Nebraska.

Courtesy Photo Broc Anderson (right) takes a photo with Nebraska State Historical Society Site Manager Sandy Wounded Arrow (left) and Lezlee Williams, Executive Assistant to the NSHS Director, during a recent trip to Fort Robinson State Park in the Panhandle of Nebraska.

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Keeping history alive and well in Nebraska, Director of Historic Sites Broc Anderson fulfills that role

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
By Scott Bidroski A man who is no stranger to Sheridan County is chasing his dreams across the State of Nebraska and beyond.
Courtesy Photo No Kidding? The Sandhills Institute is not kidding one bit about the new art project around Rushville. Keep your eyes peeled for some new additions around town.

Courtesy Photo No Kidding? The Sandhills Institute is not kidding one bit about the new art project around Rushville. Keep your eyes peeled for some new additions around town.

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NO, NO, NO

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
By Georgia Elliot In 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan advised Americans facing an epidemic of drug use, to “Just Say No.” Later, in the climate of sexual harassment awareness, the international non profit, No Means No, coined the eponymous slogan and oft-used mandate.
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School spirit shines at GRMS Pep Rally

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
It was an exciting day on Friday, August 30 at Gordon-Rushville Middle School.The administration and staff hosted a Pep Rally to kick off the school year with a bit of extra school spirit.
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Tech Tips: Surprising Things Your Phone Can Do

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
I’m always looking for new, practical ways to use my phone that don’t include any scrolling. I think you’ll be surprised by what I’ve found. Did you know your phone can test the batteries in tv remotes? It’s true, and both iPhone and Android do this.
Photo by Scott Bidroski Mrs. Kacy Heiser (left) and GRHS junior Amara Funk (right) show off the new cell phone lockers at Gordon-Rushville High School. A new policy has been implemented to help limit distractions for the students during the school day.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Mrs. Kacy Heiser (left) and GRHS junior Amara Funk (right) show off the new cell phone lockers at Gordon-Rushville High School. A new policy has been implemented to help limit distractions for the students during the school day.

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GRPS implements cell phone lockers at High & Middle School levels

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Schools across the country have tried many methods for dealing with the distraction of cell phones. This varies from letting students carry and use their phones, to keeping phones out of sight and in their pockets, to outright bans.
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Tech Tips: Using Facebook in an Election Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Social media is getting crazy and we’re only at the end of August. As we get closer and closer to the November election, you can hide your phone so you’ll stay out of the mess, throw yourself right in the middle of it all, or use a few of my tips to keep your sanity until it all blows over.

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Hay Springs City Council discusses pool, dogs, and Lister Sage

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Heidi Beguin The regular meeting of the Hay Springs City Council was held on Tuesday, August 13, and called to order at 7 p.m. Present were Mayor Keith Kearns, Chuck Toof, Dave Agnes, Luke Marcy, and Brant Buettner. City clerk Samantha Orr was also present.
Courtesy Photo Charges were filed in Sheridan County court against Gordon resident Krystal Freeseman for six felony counts of fraud and theft. Freeseman is set to appear in court on September 5.

Courtesy Photo Charges were filed in Sheridan County court against Gordon resident Krystal Freeseman for six felony counts of fraud and theft. Freeseman is set to appear in court on September 5.

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Gordon resident charged with six felony fraud, theft counts

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
On Wednesday, August 21, Sheridan County attorney Jamian Simmons filed six total charges against Gordon resident Krystal Freeseman stemming from alleged fraudulent activities with two local organizations.
Photo by Heidi Beguin Phyllis Krotz (left) and Jerry Wellnitz (right) have been chosen as Rushville Fun Days Grand Marshals for 2024.

Photo by Heidi Beguin Phyllis Krotz (left) and Jerry Wellnitz (right) have been chosen as Rushville Fun Days Grand Marshals for 2024.

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Phyllis Krotz & Jerry Wellnitz chosen as Fun Days Grand Marshals

Heidi Beguin
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Heidi Beguin With a theme of “Bringing the Past into the Future,” who else but Phyllis Krotz and Jerry Wellnitz are a better fit to be parade grand marshals as the two historians working to modernize the Sheridan County Historical Museum?
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