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State Champs

HASTINGS – The Laurel 14-andunder girls softball team had to do it the hard way, but they worked their way through the loser’s bracket to claim the Class D State title here Sunday. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

LCC cross country runners gain experience at camp

LCC cross country runners gain experience at camp

HOMER – Laurel-Concord-Coleridge sent 18 cross country runners to the Tri State District Camp. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

LCC students attend SkillsUSA event

LCC students attend SkillsUSA event

ATLANTA – Four Laurel-Concord-Coleridge students recently attended the SkillsUSA Championship. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Expert explains the history of Social Security

Expert explains the history of Social Security

Guest 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

July, 1943: Several Laurel servicemen are training for war

July, 1943: Several Laurel servicemen are training for war

The month of July began with an Allied offensive in the South Pacific. At the same time, the Soviets and the Germans were engaged in what was said to be the world’s largest tank battle. More than 1000 Soviet tanks engaged 1000 German tanks near the Russian city of Kursk. The result was a stunning German defeat and a major turning point in the war. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Getting ready for the Fair

Getting ready for the Fair

Area 4H groups have been chipping in to help get the buildings and grounds at the Cedar County Fairgrounds ready for this week’s fair. The Laurel Bit and Bridle Club was in charge of the horse barn. Lots of elbow grease and hard work went into to all areasofthebarntomakeitready for the horses. (above) Stella Graham and Elle White clean up oneofthestallsinthehorsebarn. (far left) Weston White pushes the wheelbarrow back for more clean up in the horse barn. (left) Brock Pinkelman helps get the facility ready. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Coleridge angler now holds state record

Coleridge angler now holds state record

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

Rural Immersion Program brings UNK health science students to the communities that need them

Rural Immersion Program brings UNK health science students to the communities that need them

SIDNEY – Brodie Mitchell and Alexys Hurt sat at a table inside a cozy coffee shop just off Interstate 80, sipping specialty drinks and discussing their decision to pursue a health care career. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Neb. Dept of Ag’s photo contest has July 15 deadline

Neb. Dept of Ag’s photo contest has July 15 deadline

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Poultry Photo Contest is currently accepting entries from poultry-raising 4-H and FFA members. 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

2014: Paulsens host tractor pull at their farm

2014: Paulsens host tractor pull at their farm

July 9, 2014 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Dixon County Fair

Dixon County Fair

Area residents flocked to the Dixon County Fairovertheweekend.TheFairstartedFriday and wraps up Wednesday night. (right) Alex Uthof of Ponca, Brooke Hansen of Laurel, and Maya Brummels of Coleridge, wait with their cattle for the showmanship portion of theopencattleshowtobegin Sunday.(below) Onedrivergetsalittlehelpfromatrackofficial during the Power Wheels demolition derby Saturday. (middle, right) Naomi Badley, 8, Laurel, snuggles with a baby pig in the petting zoo Saturday. (bottom, left) Brooke Hansen, Laurel, leads her animal at Sunday’s Dixon County Fair open class show. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

2009: Courthouse is moving into new facility

2009: Courthouse is moving into new facility

July 9, 2009 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1979: Olson honored for outstanding play on the diamond

1979: Olson honored for outstanding play on the diamond

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

1959: Morrison no-hitter beats Wayne Legion team

1959: Morrison no-hitter beats Wayne Legion team

July 15, 1954 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

1944: Laurel men help clean up Ponca flood

1944: Laurel men help clean up Ponca flood

July 6, 1939 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 3, 1904 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

RLS support group to meet at Sacred Heart Monastery

RLS support group to meet at Sacred Heart Monastery

YANKTON, S.D. – A support group for people with restless legs syndrome will meet in Yankton. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM

Shortage of men causes problems for farmers, and area women

Shortage of men causes problems for farmers, and area women

Shortage of men causes problems for farmers, and area women 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

Grants help build middle school’s Makerspace

Grants help build middle school’s Makerspace

COLERIDGE – Laurel-Concord-Coleridge’s middle school campus in Coleridge has utilized grants to boost its STEM technology with 3-D printers, programmable robots and other tools. 07/10/2024 12:00 AM