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June 17, 1909

Softball can get a little boring when you're playing right field. That's the way Danielle Mainquist seems to feel anyway as she takes a seat while a foe bats during their six-and-under game here last Tuesday. (left) Ellie Mae Sudbeck takes a cut at a pitch during Tuesday's contest. (below) Nora Sudbeck makes sure her batting helmet has a good, snug fit.

WAYNE – The Board of Trustees of the Wayne State Foundation (WSF), which provides financial support for the mission of Wayne State College, announces the selection of Melissa Nelsen to serve as Interim CEO beginning July 1st, 2024. Melissa currently serves as the Director of Major Gifts for the Foundation and she will succeed current CEO Kevin Armstrong, who is leaving June 30th for a new position in Omaha. The interim CEO appointment is in eect while a national search is conducted to fill the position.

ACTIVITIES Wednesday, June 19: Catholic Communal Services, Chair Exercises, Dominoes, Current Events, Open Centers, Puzzle Time.

Pastoral Points

Dry conditions the past few years have reduced, natural grasshopper population controls that thrive in warm, humid weather. While recent rains may have helped slow number growth, grasshopper populations may become an issue for pasture and hay crops as the summer continues if dry weather returns.

BELDEN – Shannon Arduser doesn’t want people to hope they’re going to heaven - he wants them to know.

HARTINGTON – 4-H members across Cedar County are gearing up for the 2024 Cedar County Fair. A total of 40 4-H members participated in 4-H Project Day held June 6 in Hartington. Youth in attendance each made four projects to exhibit at the upcoming Cedar County Fair.

June 20, 1929

LINCOLN – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen offered one of the clearest timelines yet Monday for when he might call a special session on property tax relief this summer.

HARTINGTON – Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School recently released the fourth quarter and second semester honor roll for the 2023-24 school year.

June 16, 2004

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Board of Commissioners is considering how much money the Hartington, Laurel and Randolph public libraries will each receive from the county for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

HARTINGTON – Plans for the future of the Cedar-Knox Rural Water Project continue to flow forward in 2024.

YANKTON, S.D. – Two area communities will be hosting blood drives Monday and Tuesday of next week.

HARTINGTON - There have been some changes to the process of exhibiting quilts in the 2024 Cedar County Fair Quilt Show that Cedar County residents need to be made aware of in advance to the Fair being held July 17-21.

Cleo Waters was presented the award for Toastmaster of the Year 2024 for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Toastmasters Club #6217 from President Sheila Ulrich at an outdoor event in Irene, S.D. Qualifications for this award include: enthusiasm for fellow members of the club, involvement with special events, incentives to boost club participation, accepting of assignments, willingness to contribute to club’s well-being, active participation, serving in all meeting roles.

HARTINGTON – A woman who allegedly neglected her children at a campground is facing a child abuse charge.

Area kids aren't the only ones trying to find a way to cool off on these hot summer days. A recent drive into the country found these waterfowl enjoying a swim and a splash.

June 20, 1979

– Zach Wendling Nebraska Examiner