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Heimes inducted into Nebraska Auctioneers Association HOF 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

Area Senior Menus

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ACTIVITIES: Wednesday, May 1: Catholic Communal Services, Chair Exercises, Dominoes, Current events, Open Centers, Puzzle Time. 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

New officers are installed at FFA Chapter’s y ear-end banquet

New officers are installed at FFA Chapter’s y ear-end banquet

HARTINGTON - The Hartington Newcastle FFA Chapter had a lot to celebrate Friday at the annual FFA Banquet. 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

Area editor is very deserving of statewide award

Area editor is very deserving of statewide award

I’ve found most people generally have two schools of thought when it comes to approaching their work. 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

Benton will assist business owners, entrepreneurs

Benton will assist business owners, entrepreneurs

WAYNE – Benjamin Benton has been named the new Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) director for the Northeast region. 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

Local fourth graders learn all about Arbor Day

Local fourth graders learn all about Arbor Day

HARTINGTON – Last Thursday, April 25, was Arbor Day in Hartington and it was celebrated with the fourth-graders from both Hartington schools each planting a tree. 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

1919: Hoese plans to double size of pavillion with addition

1919: Hoese plans to double size of pavillion with addition

May 4, 1899 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

1984: Late season snow storm drops eight inches of snow

1984: Late season snow storm drops eight inches of snow

May 2, 1984 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

1959: Neighbors turn out to help Heimes in time of need

1959: Neighbors turn out to help Heimes in time of need

May 12, 1949 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

1939: Ferris Grocery plans to move into new building

1939: Ferris Grocery plans to move into new building

May 9, 1929 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

2004: Pastor Gary Kimm to take over at local church

2004: Pastor Gary Kimm to take over at local church

May 5, 1999 05/01/2024 12:00 AM

Ballots are hitting the mail this week

Ballots are hitting the mail this week

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Clerk’s Office mailed ballots to registered voters on April 24 for the May 14 primary election. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Ohnoutka to be honored by Omaha Archdiocese

Ohnoutka to be honored by Omaha Archdiocese

OMAHA – Jeff Ohnoutka, executive director of Columbus Catholic Schools, will be one of eight educators honored at the Archbish op’s Dinner for Education for their positive impact on Catholic schools in northeast Nebraska. The honorees are being recognized for their commitment to helping students reach their full academic and spiritual pot ential. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Coleridge hosts successful blood drive

Coleridge hosts successful blood drive

COLERIDGE – LifeServe Blood Center held a blood drive in Coleridge April 16, and had a great turnout, with nine donors registered to donate and 13 units of life sav ing blood collected.  04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Sen. DeKay had five bills signed into law this session

Sen. DeKay had five bills signed into law this session

On April 18, 2024, the Legisla - ture completed its work for this 60day session.  04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Special Session talk abounds at the State Capitol

Special Session talk abounds at the State Capitol

In 2021, the last special session of the Nebraska Legislature lasted 13 days and cost the state $105,436. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Co-workers tell their version of tragic day’s events

Co-workers tell their version of tragic day’s events

HARTINGTON – David Phillips Jr. routinely wore a semi-automatic handgun in his waistband or kept it in a backpack at worksites, according to witness testimony at his seconddegree murder trial in Cedar County District Court Wednesday afternoon. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

City reviews audit, appoints new Zoning Board member

City reviews audit, appoints new Zoning Board member

HARTINGTON – The city of Hartington received some good news Monday from city auditors. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Decision time

Voters will soon get to decide the fate of two big proposals 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

District Music

Members of the Cedar Catholic Swing Choir (above), including Alex Elks, Ben Kleinschmit, Tavious Pinkelman, Castin Pinkelman and Hunter Kuchta, perform at Friday's District Music Contest. Area schools descended on Osmond for the annual District Music Contest. (left) Hartington-Newcastle choir members Ryell Haug, Molly Kathol and Aaralynn Collier perform with the rest of their group. For more photos from the District Music Contest, check out the media gallery at www.hartington.net. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM

Jury finds Louisiana man guilty of manslaughter

Jury finds Louisiana man guilty of manslaughter

HARTINGTON – Jurors deliberated for more than two hours Friday evening and found a Louisiana man guilty of manslaughter. 04/24/2024 12:00 AM