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Christians need to view the world through the lens of God s love

Christians need to view the world through the lens of God s love

Politicians and advertisers and media outlets always seem to talk as if all of life can be framed as two sides (us vs. them), and vastly complex issues can be reduced to 30-second sound bites. Those voices like to tell us who we’re allowed to care about, and who we must not. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Hartington-Newcastle students competed

Hartington-Newcastle students competed

Hartington-Newcastle students competed recently with some of the best and brightest in the country as part of the Family 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Five seek spot on Coleridge Village Board

Five seek spot on Coleridge Village Board

HARTINGTON – Candidates are still needed for several area village board positions. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Christensen helps Northeast teams earn gold, silver at National SkillsUSA

Christensen helps Northeast teams earn gold, silver at National SkillsUSA

ATLANTA – A team of Northeast Community College students took top honors at a national career and technical education skills competition and leadership conference. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

The Arens

The Arens 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Former Ponca city clerk faces criminal charges

Former Ponca city clerk faces criminal charges

LINCOLN – The former city clerk in Ponca now stands charged with three criminal offenses for allegedly destroying several years worth of the city’s financial records just prior to her dismissal 16 months ago. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Rural economy is down for 10th straight month

Rural economy is down for 10th straight month

OMAHA – High interest rates, along with weak farm commodity prices and equipment sales, helped push a regional “rural mainstreet” economic index tracked by Omaha’s Creighton University to below growth neutral for the loth month in a row. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Here are some tips to get the best out of your green pastures

Here are some tips to get the best out of your green pastures

While it can bring other problems, abundant rain produces abundant grass. If this describes your grasslands, let’s find a way to take best advantage of this blessing; haying, stockpiling, and grazing. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

You never know when you’re being watched

You never know when you’re being watched

I’m trying to stay hep or hip with my fashions, and now I’m feeling insecure. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Legislative gymnastics are getting a bit elaborate

Legislative gymnastics are getting a bit elaborate

“When there’s a will, there’s a way.” 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

We need to make wise decisions about any tax shifts

We need to make wise decisions about any tax shifts

Earlier this year, the governor and the Legislature tried and failed to develop a workable plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes through increases in sales taxes. Now, as decision-makers in Lincoln consider coming together in a special session, the options on the table still focus on using sales taxes to pay for cuts in property taxes. Why? Decisions made in the Legislature in 2023 shape what’s possible now. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Plans for new city shop are coming together

Plans for new city shop are coming together

HARTINGTON – The city is getting closer to breaking ground for a new million dollar city shop. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Laurel man is arrested in burglary case

Laurel man is arrested in burglary case

HARTINGTON – A Laurel man faces a felony burglary charge after he allegedly broke into his neighbor’s home while he was away. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

2009: Courthouse staff moves into new facility

2009: Courthouse staff moves into new facility

July 8, 2009 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Parishioners discuss building a new school here

Parishioners discuss building a new school here

July 13, 1939 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1979: Larry Swanson purchases Art Center from Hesse

1979: Larry Swanson purchases Art Center from Hesse

July 9, 1969 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1984: Sr. Center building project gets a financial boost

1984: Sr. Center building project gets a financial boost

July 11,1984 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1934: Sen. O’Furey files for another term in office

1934: Sen. O’Furey files for another term in office

July 4, 1934 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1924: Dendinger hospitalized after mad cow attacks

1924: Dendinger hospitalized after mad cow attacks

July 16, 1904 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Council approves licenses for Hartington Dayz

Council approves licenses for Hartington Dayz

HARTINGTON – Plans for the Aug. 3 Hartington Dayz event are quickly coming together. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

New pedestrian bridge is being installed at Cedar County Fairgrounds

New pedestrian bridge is being installed at Cedar County Fairgrounds

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Fair wants to make it easy for attendees to connect with the activities at the annual event. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM