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Courtesy Photo The Gordon-Rushville Unified Bowling squad of Kaden Jackson, Jocelynn Hruby, Cecelia Deaver, and Cameron Sandoz took home the top spot at their home tournament on Saturday, November 8. The tournament featured eight area teams all competing at King Pin Lanes in Gordon.

Courtesy Photo The Gordon-Rushville Unified Bowling squad of Kaden Jackson, Jocelynn Hruby, Cecelia Deaver, and Cameron Sandoz took home the top spot at their home tournament on Saturday, November 8. The tournament featured eight area teams all competing at King Pin Lanes in Gordon.

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G-R Unified Bowling off to a fast start with first place finish at home tourney

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Scott Bidroski The balls have been polished and the pins are falling for the Gordon-Rushville Unified Bowling team as they begin their season. The group began their week with a trip to Alliance and found plenty of success on the lanes.
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Eleven new members welcomed into GRHS National Honor Society

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Scott Bidroski On Monday, November 3, Gordon-Rushville High School (GRHS) held their annual National Honor Society (NHS) induction at the school. 11 students were inducted into the prestigious group in a ceremony held in the gymnasium.
The cast of the 2025 Gordon-Rushville High School One Act. Front Row: (L-R) MacKenzie Simonson, Arya Lukassen, Haley Dane, and Micah Hotz. Back Row: (L-R) Kenzie Fiscus, Amara Funk, Rowan Simonson, Claire Wellnitz, and Kathryn Cox. Not pictured: Keeten Sauer and David Leonard Photo by Scott Bidroski

The cast of the 2025 Gordon-Rushville High School One Act. Front Row: (L-R) MacKenzie Simonson, Arya Lukassen, Haley Dane, and Micah Hotz. Back Row: (L-R) Kenzie Fiscus, Amara Funk, Rowan Simonson, Claire Wellnitz, and Kathryn Cox. Not pictured: Keeten Sauer and David Leonard Photo by Scott Bidroski

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G-R One Act and ProStart set to shine on November 18

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Scott Bidroski An event that combines two of the most awarded groups at Gordon-Rushville High School is coming up fast. The G-R One Act team and the ProStart Cuisine Team are coming together for an evening of “Flights of Flavors.” The night will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Courtesy Photo A local provider in Gordon had her medical license censured and limited following a series of hearings with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Courtesy Photo A local provider in Gordon had her medical license censured and limited following a series of hearings with the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Local medical provider agrees to disciplinary settlement with DHHS

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Scott Bidroski According to documents filed on October 22, 2025 by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Dr. Anpo Charging Thunder has been censured and had her medical license limited.
Photo by Lisa Hare Mother-daughter duo Jana and Lauren Goranson are proprietors of the new ‘Good To Be Home’ home decor store and gift shop, scheduled to open this weekend. Featuring many unique and locally produced items, the store is located in the Gordon Chiropractic Clinic building on Main Street.

Photo by Lisa Hare Mother-daughter duo Jana and Lauren Goranson are proprietors of the new ‘Good To Be Home’ home decor store and gift shop, scheduled to open this weekend. Featuring many unique and locally produced items, the store is located in the Gordon Chiropractic Clinic building on Main Street.

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New home decor and gift store set to open this weekend

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Lisa Hare Despite the unseasonably warm temps of late fooling us into thinking we aren’t really into mid-November, the holiday season is fast approaching. And this weekend, holiday early birds in the area will have the opportunity to shop at a brand new store in Gordon.

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Gordon American Legion Post #34 sets schedule for Veterans Day

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon American Legion Post #34 has set their schedule for Veteran’s Day on Tuesday, November 11. The Legion will be open at 11:00 a.m. for a Social Time for Veterans. Snacks will be provided at no charge and Veterans are encouraged to attend.
Courtesy Photo 2025 Sandhills Task Force interns tour the Downing Ranch during the summer. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 version of the program.

Courtesy Photo 2025 Sandhills Task Force interns tour the Downing Ranch during the summer. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 version of the program.

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Sandhills Ranch Internship, Apprentice accepting applications

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2026 season of Sandhills Ranch Internships. This paid, three-month summer-long internship includes room and partial board as well as additional paid educational opportunities.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Gordon Elementary Principal Robin Johnson (center) takes a photo with her staff at Gordon Elementary on Monday, November 3. Johnson received the Lozier Foundation LIGHTS Outstanding Principal Award on Thursday, October 30 in Omaha. Johnson received $25,000 in monies to help improve GES along with a commemorative lamp, which is displayed above.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Gordon Elementary Principal Robin Johnson (center) takes a photo with her staff at Gordon Elementary on Monday, November 3. Johnson received the Lozier Foundation LIGHTS Outstanding Principal Award on Thursday, October 30 in Omaha. Johnson received $25,000 in monies to help improve GES along with a commemorative lamp, which is displayed above.

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Gordon Elementary’s Robin Johnson selected as Lozier Foundation LIGHTS Outstanding Principal

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
In the days of email, text messaging, and social media, a lead for huge opportunity came from an unassuming place; the mailbox.Gordon Elementary Principal Robin Johnson received a flyer through the mail in April of 2025 about a grant distributed by the Lozier Foundation in Omaha, Neb.
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Three felony sexual assault charges filed against Gordon man

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
(By Scott Bidroski) During the Tuesday, November 4 session of the Sheridan County District Court, a Gordon resident was arraigned on three felony charges and one misdemeanor charge for alleged inappropriate actions with his stepdaughters.
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