Randolph Times

Randolph Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week with special activities aimed at promoting a safe and healthy learning environment and knowledge to be drug free. State Patrol Trooper Ray Johnson (above) demonstrates how important it is to wear a seat belt during a rollover crash. Carson Schulz (left) shows off his Hawaiian attire as part of a themed dress up day to “Lei Off Drugs.” Other themed dress days included wearing tie-dye, saying “Peace Out to Drugs,”and team attire to “Team Up Against Drugs,” and school shirts for “Our School Chooses to Be Drug Free,” among others. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated nationally Oct. 23-Oct.31.

WAYNE – The Wayne County 4-H Achievement Program was held Oct. 22 and during the program a Randolph girl earned an award.

RANDOLPH – In terms of wins and losses, the Randolph volleyball team finished on the more disappointing side of the ledger.

Ag Instructor Craig Flaming provides instruction to Dylan Schutt as he uses a spraying simulator last week. The simulator, on loan by Central Valley Ag, provides a life-like experience behind the wheel of a tractor complete with the sound of birds chirping, the tractor seat bouncing as the “tractor” travels over the field, and navigating around obstacles such as wind turbines. “It’s just fun because they get to do something that a lot of people never have the opportunity. There’s been a lot of kids on that don’t even have driver’s licenses,” Flaming said. Superintendent Daryl Schrunk said the school-business partnership with CVA is just one of the ways to show students career opportunities available in their hometown.

LINCOLN – Highway 20 traffic through Randolph has been reduced to one lane yet again as crews complete repair work.

HARTINGTON – A Louisiana man’s murder case will continue into next year.

RANDOLPH – Those attending this year’s Randolph Woman’s Club Fall Craft Show can start on their Christmas shopping while also helping a good cause.

LINCOLN –Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in November. Here are some opportunities: – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s virtual webinar series “The Science of …” continues in November. Every Thursday at 3 p.m., Game and Parks educators will discuss the science behind common things regarding nature and animals. The topics are: Nov. 2 – Canids; Nov. 9 – Opossums; Nov. 16 – Venom and Poison.

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RANDOLPH – The Randolph volleyball squad finished the regular season on a positive note as it headed into Monday’s sub-district playoffs.

OMAHA – A new Census-based report revealed a dramatic swing in what is driving Nebraskans to leave the state: Housing, namely the challenge of finding it, leapt past jobs as the top reason.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Hartington woman was honored nationally for her work on a program that combines STEM learning resources with literacy development.

HARTINGTON – Work on asphalt overlay and box culvert projects throughout Cedar County is progressing, according to an update from County Highway Superintendent Carla Schmidt to the county commissioners Oct. 10.

LINCOLN – The City of Randolph was ordered to stop enforcing its pitbull ordinance against a local woman and encouraged to resolve a federal court case through mediation.

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HARTINGTON - Work at Cedar County’s new emergency communications tower site is nearly done.

WAUSA – With no chance of making the playoffs, the Randolph Cardinals hoped to finish their best season since 2019 in style.

PENDER – The Randolph boys cross country team competed at the D-2 district meet at Pender Oct. 11, finishing the season with some running their best times of the year.

RANDOLPH – Winning has been infrequent but that doesn’t mean the Randolph Lady Cardinals should be taken lightly on a volleyball court.

WAYNE – A Laurel woman will spend months in jail and years on probation for using an elderly resident’s credit card without permission while working at a Wayne assisted living center.

WAYNE – The Wayne Area Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host its 19th annual Auction and Member Banquet fundraiser for wetlands and waterfowl conservation on Friday, Nov. 3.