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Superintendent keeps close eye on school funding bills

Superintendent keeps close eye on school funding bills

HARTINGTON - A.J. Johnson is keeping a close eye on legislative bills working their way through the Nebraska Legislature and their potential impact on Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

District title celebration

District title celebration

02/25/2023 07:36 AM

Lawyer asks for charges to be dismissed in latest filing

Lawyer asks for charges to be dismissed in latest filing

02/24/2023 09:56 PM

Cedar robotics program finishes out its season in Omaha

Cedar robotics program finishes out its season in Omaha

HARTINGTON – The second year of the Cedar Catholic High School robotics program has rolled to a close. 02/23/2023 01:04 PM

Donations swing momentum for park improvements

Donations swing momentum for park improvements

COLERIDGE – After more than three years on a fundraising merry-go-round, the Coleridge Area Fund is sliding its way into new playground equipment at the village park next year. 02/22/2023 03:56 PM

County approves road improvement projects

County approves road improvement projects

HARTINGTON – The time of year for road construction projects has not arrived quite yet, but Cedar County is getting ready for it. 02/22/2023 03:31 PM

Wausa facility offers access to mental health services

Wausa facility offers access to mental health services

WAUSA – Katie Anderson is here to help people with their mental health issues. 02/22/2023 03:22 PM

Judge expected to make March ruling on death penalty

Judge expected to make March ruling on death penalty

When she learned of her husband's arrest, Carrie acted surprised, Kavan said. In those early interviews, she also never indicated there was trouble with any of the neighbors and said that Joneses stuck to themselves. Another recording of Lundahl talking to two other neighbors was played during the hearing with one of the neighbors indicating he saw both of the Joneses running from the Ebeling home after an explo - sion and the house started on fire. 02/22/2023 02:30 PM

Cedar freshman earns State medal

Cedar freshman earns State medal

02/18/2023 11:17 AM

Playground to be installed in memory of toddler son of Coleridge natives

Playground to be installed in memory of toddler son of Coleridge natives

WAUSA – Plans are in progress to purchase and install playground equipment in memory of a little boy from Wausa who left the world too soon. 02/16/2023 03:35 PM

Eight members of the Hartington Volunteer Fire Department were honored last weekend in conjunction with the annual Fireman’s Ball

Eight members of the Hartington Volunteer Fire Department were honored last weekend in conjunction with the annual Fireman’s Ball

Eight members of the Hartington Volunteer Fire Department were honored last weekend in conjunction with the annual Fireman’s Ball 02/16/2023 01:32 PM

Verbal harassment is motive for murder

Verbal harassment is motive for murder

02/16/2023 04:27 AM

Historic Hartington Hotel is being sold

Historic Hartington Hotel is being sold

HARTINGTON – A Norfolk man will receive city funds to help him in his effort to purchase the Historic Hartington Hotel from Ben and Erin Schroeder. 02/15/2023 02:18 PM

Lawyer argues death penalty unconstitutional

Lawyer argues death penalty unconstitutional

HARTINGTON – The first 18 exhibits were received and the constitutionality of the death penalty was briefly argued in a hearing in Cedar County District Court here Monday morning. 02/15/2023 02:03 PM

Fire damages Laurel home

Fire damages Laurel home

02/09/2023 04:17 PM

Hartington Dayz; return of lighting contests were 2022 Chamber highlights

Hartington Dayz; return of lighting contests were 2022 Chamber highlights

HARTINGTON – A new community event and the return of an old one were two of the Hartington Chamber of Commerce’s biggest successes in 2022. 02/09/2023 03:15 PM

Minimum wage hike causes 'snowball effect' for area businesses

Minimum wage hike causes 'snowball effect' for area businesses

LAUREL - Changes may be on the menu at a local eatery as its owners grapple with changes to Nebraska's minimum wage. Eective last month, the minimum wage across the state jumped from ..... 02/08/2023 02:40 PM

Chamber board members, officers elected

Chamber board members, officers elected

HARTINGTON – New officers were elected, milestone businesses were recognized and deceased members were honored during Sunday night’s annual Hartington Chamber of Commerce banquet. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM

School officials: Cap would make it tougher to hire staff

School officials: Cap would make it tougher to hire staff

LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to further restrict spending by local school boards ran into opposition and concerns last week from school district representatives. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM

Ribbon Cutting

The new Avera Therapy Clinic and the Hartington Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony Jan. 30. Avera Therapy in Hartington offers physical therapy to care for injuries and diseases, alleviate pain, and improve posture, strength, endurance, balance, coordination and joint mobility. Jake Reifenrath, DPT, (center) is the resident therapist. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM

Hartington businesses marked special milestones in 2022

Hartington businesses marked special milestones in 2022

HARTINGTON – Three local businesses were honored Sunday for reaching big milestones. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM