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Courtesy Photo Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz (left) presents an interesting way to store your toilet paper to Jerry Kearns (right) in recognition of his 35 years of service to the Fire Department.

Courtesy Photo Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz (left) presents an interesting way to store your toilet paper to Jerry Kearns (right) in recognition of his 35 years of service to the Fire Department.

Jerry Kearns honored for 35 years as Assistant Fire Chief

By Heidi Beguin In February, the Rushville Volunteer Fire Department honored Jerry Kearns for serving 35 years as the Assistant Fire Chief by presenting him with something he’s always wanted - an air tank toilet paper holder. “I love it!
Photo by Scott Bidroski Gordon resident Cornelius Ray returns a serve during a recent Pickleball contest. The Gordon NE Pickleball Club hosts anyone who wants to play the sport on Wednesday evenings at Gordon-Rushville High School at 6 p.m.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Gordon resident Cornelius Ray returns a serve during a recent Pickleball contest. The Gordon NE Pickleball Club hosts anyone who wants to play the sport on Wednesday evenings at Gordon-Rushville High School at 6 p.m.

Fastest growing sport in the U.S. finds home here in Sheridan County

By Scott Bidroski The fastest growing sport in the United States is now getting it’s foothold here in Sheridan County.In what began as a summertime activity at the Rushville Pool and Basketball Courts has now turned into a staple of local citizens Wednesday nights.
A heifer and her calf in a Nebraska pasture. Photo by Troy Walz

A heifer and her calf in a Nebraska pasture. Photo by Troy Walz

Chasing the elusive second calf

By Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension cow-calf and Stocker management specialist, and Kacie McCarthy, cow-calf specialist Getting first-time mother cows bred for the second time is probably one of the strongest challenges for most beef producers.

Sheridan County benefits from ARPA

The Sheridan County Commissioners have closed out the $1,020,624 County-based ARPA grant program. With the approval of a $114,233 grant to Gordon Memorial Hospital on February 27 the last of the funds have been committed and no further grants will be considered.
Photo by Raime Varvel Plenty of medals came home with the Hay Springs Speech team during the most recent competition in Mitchell on Saturday, March 2.

Photo by Raime Varvel Plenty of medals came home with the Hay Springs Speech team during the most recent competition in Mitchell on Saturday, March 2.

Hawk Speech has successful day in Mitchell on March 2

During the Mitchell Speech Meet on Saturday, March 2, the Hay Springs Hawks Speech team would earn seven medals for their efforts.

(Senior Lunch Menu)

03/06: Oven Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Fruited Jell-O.03/07: Turkey & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Peas & Carrots, Tapioca 03/08: Fish Sandwich, Strawberry Spinach Salad, Sweet Potato Fries, Cupcake.03/11: Beef soft tacos, Fiesta Corn, Spanish Rice, Strawberries & Cream.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

March 6-8No School: Spring Break Monday, March 11Breakfast: Cereal & Yogurt Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries Tuesday, March 12Breakfast: Glazed Donut Holes Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Dinner Roll Wednesday, March 12Breakfast: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Flatbread Sandwich Lunch: Beef Taco,...
Courtesy Photo The 2024 Nebraska Passport stops have been officially announced by Nebraska Tourism.

Courtesy Photo The 2024 Nebraska Passport stops have been officially announced by Nebraska Tourism.

2024 Nebraska Passport stops selected

Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2024 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations and local businesses.