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(Courtesy Photo) A unique angle on a special photo for Gordon resident Payton Scott and her grand champion bred and owned bull KR Creed 4089 at the National Junior Angus Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Scott, along with her family and friends, gathered to take this photo to celebrate the big win.

(Courtesy Photo) A unique angle on a special photo for Gordon resident Payton Scott and her grand champion bred and owned bull KR Creed 4089 at the National Junior Angus Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Scott, along with her family and friends, gathered to take this photo to celebrate the big win.

From the Gordon calving lot to the big stage, Payton Scott and KR Creed bring home Grand Champion

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Everyone sees the finished product in the ring.A 2,000+ lb. Angus bull with perfect hair, shape, and lines. Positioned just right for the judge to see all of those features and to make the much anticipated decision of Grand Champion.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Rex Retzlaff was chosen as the 2025 Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo Good Neighbor. Retzlaff, pictured here at his job at Frontier Service and Supply in Rushville, was recognized for his many years of dedication to his community.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Rex Retzlaff was chosen as the 2025 Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo Good Neighbor. Retzlaff, pictured here at his job at Frontier Service and Supply in Rushville, was recognized for his many years of dedication to his community.

Rex Retzlaff chosen for 2025 Good Neighbor Award

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
If you are needing a hand in Rushville and make a call for help, there is a good chance Rex Retzlaff will be arriving shortly.The Clinton resident works full-time in Rushville at Frontier Service and Supply and is one of the first volunteers to respond for the ambulance and fire department.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Kamille Kruger (right), pictured here with outgoing Princess Tenley Ostrander, was crowned the 2025 SCF&R Princess at the Junior Rodeo on Sunday, July 20. Kruger will now carry the title for the next year and represent Sheridan County at rodeo events throughout her tenure.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Kamille Kruger (right), pictured here with outgoing Princess Tenley Ostrander, was crowned the 2025 SCF&R Princess at the Junior Rodeo on Sunday, July 20. Kruger will now carry the title for the next year and represent Sheridan County at rodeo events throughout her tenure.

Kamille Kruger named 2025 SCF&R Princess

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The first event at the 2025 Junior Rodeo which was held in the McGinley Arena on Sunday, July 20 was the Princess pageant.Three young ladies competed in the event in 2025 and were judged by Cati McQueen and Shauna Shadbolt.
(Courtesy Photo) Marchelle and Jim Paul, the 2025 Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo Grand Marshals.

(Courtesy Photo) Marchelle and Jim Paul, the 2025 Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo Grand Marshals.

Gordon residents Jim and Marchelle Paul named Grand Marshals for 2025 SCF&R

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Gordon residents Jim and Marchelle Paul have been chosen as the 2025 Grand Marshals for the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo.Both Jim and Marchelle graduated from Gordon High School in 1980 and 1984 respectively and have had strong ties to Sheridan County from the very beginning.
Courtesy Photo Team USAtook home the victory over Team Canada in the 27th Annual Can-Am Bowl played in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. 2025 Hay Springs graduate Dylan Young (back row, second from right) played for Team USA in the win.

Courtesy Photo Team USAtook home the victory over Team Canada in the 27th Annual Can-Am Bowl played in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. 2025 Hay Springs graduate Dylan Young (back row, second from right) played for Team USA in the win.

Hawks Young brings home win for the USA in Can-Am Bowl

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The 27th annual Can-Am Bowl, which featured All Star 6-Man football players from the United States and Canada, was played on Tuesday, July 1 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. The red, white, and blue would bring the win over their neighbors to the north by the final score of 70-52.
(Photo by Lisa Hare) Marc and Halley Sandberg of Hay Springs work their farm together, utilizing John Deere’s GreenStar Technology for much of the management for their operation.

(Photo by Lisa Hare) Marc and Halley Sandberg of Hay Springs work their farm together, utilizing John Deere’s GreenStar Technology for much of the management for their operation.

Ag Tech Revolution

Lisa Hare
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
(This is part of a series of stories on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing agriculture) Agricultural technology systems have significantly transformed farming practices across the United States, with precision farming emerging as one of the most impactful innovations.
Photo by Heidi Beguin RHS Class of ‘72 proves they are still cool, riding in one of the more colorful floats in the parade on Saturday, July 5.

Photo by Heidi Beguin RHS Class of ‘72 proves they are still cool, riding in one of the more colorful floats in the parade on Saturday, July 5.

RHS/GRHS reunion packs weekend full of activities in Rushville

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
By Scott Bidroski, Heidi Beguin The town of Rushville was bustling this past weekend as she opened her arms to the RHS/ GRHS All-School Reunion.
Courtesy Photo Several couples take advantage of the country music being played at Rushville’s Senior Center Kitchen Concert on June 29.

Courtesy Photo Several couples take advantage of the country music being played at Rushville’s Senior Center Kitchen Concert on June 29.

Senior Center’s Kitchen Concert fundraiser a success

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
By Heidi Beguin The Rushville Senior Center recently held a successful “kitchen concert” fundraiser. The band consisted of Pete Butler and Jack Jones of Chadron.
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