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Courtesy Photo The property at 506 Sprague St. in Rushville was the site of a fire on Thursday, April 4. The garage, which is the structure in the front of the photo, was a complete loss but the first responders were able to limit damages to neighboring buildings and the main house.

Courtesy Photo The property at 506 Sprague St. in Rushville was the site of a fire on Thursday, April 4. The garage, which is the structure in the front of the photo, was a complete loss but the first responders were able to limit damages to neighboring buildings and the main house.

All 3 fire departments come together to stifle blaze in Rushville

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By Scott Bidroski As the sun faded into the horizon on Thursday, April 4, a call came into the Rushville Fire Department for a house fire in the city of Rushville.The property at 506 Sprague St.
Courtesy Photo Gordon-Rushville High School Principal Dr. Dennis Dolezal (left) and GRHS Music Instructor George Meng (right) show off a big check to commemorate a $1,000 donation to the Music Department from the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame. The NMHOF makes several donations each year to help further the efforts of music education in Nebraska.

Courtesy Photo Gordon-Rushville High School Principal Dr. Dennis Dolezal (left) and GRHS Music Instructor George Meng (right) show off a big check to commemorate a $1,000 donation to the Music Department from the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame. The NMHOF makes several donations each year to help further the efforts of music education in Nebraska.

GRHS Music Department receives $1K from NMHOF

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Courtesy Photo Chadron State Wrestling Head Coach Brett Hunter and the Eagles celebrate after winning a dual against Adams State that clinched a share of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title. The Eagles went 8-0 in conference duals on way to winning the conference title.

Courtesy Photo Chadron State Wrestling Head Coach Brett Hunter and the Eagles celebrate after winning a dual against Adams State that clinched a share of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title. The Eagles went 8-0 in conference duals on way to winning the conference title.

Brett Hunter honored for coaching success

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Con Marshall The 2023-24 wrestling season was a special one for Rushville native Brett Hunter, who was a two-time champion as both a high school and a college wrestler and now has been recognized for his coaching success.
Photo by Scott Bidroski The Sheridan County 4-H Foundation has received a grant from Farm Credit Services of America for continued improvements of 4-H facilities here in Sheridan County. Individuals who stopped by for the photo to commemorate the announcement included Sheridan County Ag Society President Scott Lindsay, 4-H Foundation member Valerie Beel, Farm Credit Services of America representatives Sammi Grimes and Kurt Sexton, and 4-H Foundation member David Russell.

Photo by Scott Bidroski The Sheridan County 4-H Foundation has received a grant from Farm Credit Services of America for continued improvements of 4-H facilities here in Sheridan County. Individuals who stopped by for the photo to commemorate the announcement included Sheridan County Ag Society President Scott Lindsay, 4-H Foundation member Valerie Beel, Farm Credit Services of America representatives Sammi Grimes and Kurt Sexton, and 4-H Foundation member David Russell.

Sheridan County 4-H Foundation receives $20,000 grant

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Heidi Beguin The Sheridan County 4-H Foundation, a group which helps with the 4-H program, the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo, and especially the 4-H facilities, has recently received a $20,000 community improvement grant from Farm Credit Services of America.
Courtesy Photo BOXO Quarter Horses, which is based in central Sheridan County, was named the AQHA 2023 Top Money-Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year. Included in the photo are: (LR) 2023 AQHA President Ken Banks, Tenley Ostrander, Jecca Ostrander, Stetson Ostrander, Courtney Ostrander, and Jensen Ostrander. Not pictured: Cash Ostrander

Courtesy Photo BOXO Quarter Horses, which is based in central Sheridan County, was named the AQHA 2023 Top Money-Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year. Included in the photo are: (LR) 2023 AQHA President Ken Banks, Tenley Ostrander, Jecca Ostrander, Stetson Ostrander, Courtney Ostrander, and Jensen Ostrander. Not pictured: Cash Ostrander

Sandhills based BOXO Quarter Horses recognized by AQHA

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes BOXO Quarter Horses of Gordon, Nebraska, as the 2023 Top Money-Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year.AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder BOXO Quarter Horses bred earners of $23,603.65 in 2023.
Hope Kling, NDA Poster Winner

Hope Kling, NDA Poster Winner

Gordon Elementary student Hope Kling recognized in NDA Poster contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
National Ag Week is March 17-23, and it’s the perfect time to highlight and celebrate agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry. To add to this week’s celebration, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest.
Johncina Bear Robe

Johncina Bear Robe

Gordon residents charged with stealing $56,855 from local business

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Two Gordon residents have been booked and charged with three felony counts in relation to an ongoing investigation.According to the Custody Affidavit that was filed in Sheridan County Court, Johncina Bear Robe and Colin Ledeaux have been charged with three counts in relation to the investigation.
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