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Running into Summer

Running into Summer

Holy Trinity Elementary School students flew out of the doors last Thursday as the final bell of the day rings. They’re now ready to head to the pool, parks and ball fields, and plow headfirst into summer. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Area youth attend AquaFest at Wayne State College

Area youth attend AquaFest at Wayne State College

WAYNE – Fifth-graders from northeast Nebraska enjoyed learning about all aspects of water May 8-9 at the annual AquaFest, when 320 students from 14 schools traveled to the Wayne State College campus for the 2023 event. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Gavins Point Dam road to be closed completely into August

Gavins Point Dam road to be closed completely into August

CROFTON – Area residents may have to make alternate travel plans if they plan to head out to the lake this summer camping and boating season. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Local group proves that perseverance pays

Local group proves that perseverance pays

We’ve got some pretty stubborn folks here in Hartington. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

2008: Hartington area residents are ready to celebrate Q125

2008: Hartington area residents are ready to celebrate Q125

May 21, 2003 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

1943: Cedar County boys have chance meeting at army camp

1943: Cedar County boys have chance meeting at army camp

May 19, 1938 05/24/2023 12:00 AM

Last day of school at Holy Trinity

Last day of school at Holy Trinity

05/18/2023 04:14 PM

Last day of school for HNS students

Last day of school for HNS students

05/18/2023 03:57 PM

FFA Chapter celebrates accomplishments

FFA Chapter celebrates accomplishments

HARTINGTON – Families and members celebrated the Hartington- Newcastle FFA Chapter and its many accomplishments at its April 28 banquet. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Judge denies Jones' motion in murder case

Judge denies Jones' motion in murder case

05/03/2023 03:58 PM

Broderson receives 4-H Volunteers state-level award

Broderson receives 4-H Volunteers state-level award

GRAND ISLAND – There are 22 adult volunteers, one 4-H member and a family of volunteers being recognized with 2023 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards, a list that includes John Broderson, a member of the Cedar County Fair Board. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar County approves funds for health department project

Cedar County approves funds for health department project

HARTINGTON – Cedar County has decided to help the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department as it continues to grow and prosper. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Local Publisher elected as Neb. Press Association VP

Local Publisher elected as Neb. Press Association VP

LINCOLN – Cedar County News Co-Publisher Rob Dump was elected Thursday as the Vice President of the Nebraska Press Association. 04/19/2023 12:00 AM

Judge rules against defense death penalty motion

Judge rules against defense death penalty motion

03/30/2023 03:16 PM

Wolfe's parents on a mission to raise fentanyl awareness

Wolfe's parents on a mission to raise fentanyl awareness

HARTINGTON – Jeff and Carol Wolfe are still struggling with the grief over losing their son, Josh, to fentanyl poisoning nearly a year ago. 03/15/2023 03:28 PM

Laurel man is now facing more legal troubles

Laurel man is now facing more legal troubles

HARTINGTON – A Laurel man faces additional stalking and protection order violation charges after he allegedly interacted with a family against a court order and his bond conditions. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Snow days will add to school calendar

Snow days will add to school calendar

HARTINGTON – While snow days have given area students a brief break from school this winter, those breaks will come at a cost. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Commissioners approve Cedar County Transit budget

Commissioners approve Cedar County Transit budget

HARTINGTON – Cedar County Transit will see quite a jump in its next budget compared to the current one. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Law enforcement investigating area shooting

Law enforcement investigating area shooting

03/02/2023 07:07 AM

Lawyer asks for charges to be dismissed

Lawyer asks for charges to be dismissed

HARTINGTON - An attorney for the Laurel woman accused of murder has filed a plea in abatement in the case. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Probation handed out in case concerning sexual assault of a child

Probation handed out in case concerning sexual assault of a child

HARTINGTON - A judge sentenced an 18-year-old man to probation after he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM