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Best Father Moments Photo Contest

By Heidi Beguin Sheridan County Journal Star is hosting a Best Father Moments photo contest in honor of Father’s Day on June 16.It’s time to dig through all those photos you have on your phone or maybe one you actually printed, but are still sitting in dust covered shoe boxes in your basement.
Photo by Scott Bidroski Some changes are coming to Joe’s Wireless on Main Street in Gordon this month as the Viaero dealership is set to close.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Some changes are coming to Joe’s Wireless on Main Street in Gordon this month as the Viaero dealership is set to close.

The end of an era; Joe’s Wireless will close on June 14

By Scott Bidroski Gordon native Joe Patriluck has been a staple on Main Street in Gordon for the past decade.But a calling to serve as a Senior Pastor in Imperial, Neb. at Crossroads Wesleyan Church has created an audible for himself and his family.
Photo by Justin Haag, Nebraska Game & Parks Pictured is an aerial view of Walgren Lake, which sits between Rushville and Hay Springs. Walgren has some great angling opportunities for Sheridan County residents.

Photo by Justin Haag, Nebraska Game & Parks Pictured is an aerial view of Walgren Lake, which sits between Rushville and Hay Springs. Walgren has some great angling opportunities for Sheridan County residents.

Celebrate National Boating and Fishing Week on scenic waters in Sheridan County

By Scott Bidroski As we enter the first full week of June here in 2024 and the sunshine begins to dominate the days, ample opportunities await Sheridan County residents and beyond to get out and explore the great outdoors.
Gordon Cemetery

Gordon Cemetery

Precious Babies buried in Gordon project is underway

By Scott Bidroski An exciting new addition is slated to be added to the Gordon Cemetery.Janet Hess, who is with the Sheridan County History Center, has compiled a list of all the babies who did not have a first birthday and are buried in the Gordon Cemetery.
Tech Tips

Tech Tips

Tech Tips: What’s this little blue circle on Facebook?

By Heidi Beguin If you’ve used Facebook lately, you’ve probably noticed the little blue circle pop up where the search magnifying glass usually is at the top of the page. What is this thing?The circle is called Meta AI. Meta is the name of a technology company formerly named Facebook.
Storm Cloud

Storm Cloud

Ask SCJS: Which app does Rusty Dawkins use to track weather?

Editor’s note: we often receive questions at Sheridan County Journal Star that we think might be of interest to others and we’ll attempt to answer them here. Send us your questions - serious, funny, whatever you’ve got. You can send/call in your questions for Ask SCJS at scjsnews@gmail.
Photo by Lisa Merritt Brant Buettner, Lexi Buettner and David Galyen watch as Erik Persons tosses his cornhole bag at the Hay Springs Golf Course.

Photo by Lisa Merritt Brant Buettner, Lexi Buettner and David Galyen watch as Erik Persons tosses his cornhole bag at the Hay Springs Golf Course.

Hay Springs Golf Course looking to improve

By Heidi Beguin The Hay Springs Golf Course is getting serious about playing golf. “Our clubhouse needs some updates, including windows, so we’re going to try to have a tournament each month to get some money coming in,” Tami Sandoz reported.