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Murder in a small town is always big news but a double homicide comes as a real shocker, especially when one of the victims is a prominent citizen.

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RANDOLPH – A woman has taken her case against the City of Randolph to the next level - federal court.

LINCOLN – Nebraska’s unemployment rate has dipped to 1.9%, tying with South Dakota and New Hampshire for lowest in the country.

CROFTON – Two Bow Creek Watershed events are scheduled to be held at the end of June in Crofton.

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes to sport fishing regulations concerning paddlefish at its June 9 meeting.

LINCOLN – A push for the nation’s next farm bill came Monday to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as part of a rare joint visit by the entire state congressional delegation.

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Judicial Resources Commission decided Friday that a judicial vacancy exists in the Sixth Judicial District and should be filled after the retirement of Judge Doug Luebe.

LAUREL – The Laurel City Council received an update on the Community Center project on June 12.

HARTINGTON – The rapid growth of Cedar County Transit has led to an increase in the salaries of two of its employees.

HARTINGTON – Brittni Benscoter is in a good position to get to know the rural community she will soon call home.

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HARTINGTON – The Hartington City Council dealt with a full agenda Monday, including approving a new city clerk and treasurer, and granting several permits.

A recent article noting the retirement of County Court Judge Douglas Luebe brought to light the fact that replacing our county judge is not necessarily a forgone conclusion.

Another area newspaper bit the dust on August 27, 1942. Under the headline “Our Obituary,” Editor Bert Rumsey announced that he was suspending publication of the Belden Progress.

AMES, Iowa – Austin Brian Lange, Wynot, majoring in Veterinary Medicine, was among the more than 9,800 Iowa State University students who have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa –Morningside University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Spicer announced that Abbe Morten and Gavin Potts, Hartington, have joined the 446 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

NORFOLK – Associate degree and practical nursing students were recognized during a special ceremony at Northeast Community College, Norfolk, recently with the presentation of their diplomas. In addition, the tradition of nursing students receiving their pins from family members or a close friend who have helped them along their journey was part of the ceremony.