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HARTINGTON – Cedar County does not have an office that promotes economic development on a countywide scale, but that could change.

Thursday, Aug. 10

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases for its state park entry permits at its meeting Aug. 4.

Sheriff’s calls May 28: Caller reports a suspicious person on his property for the past five days who won’t leave. Officer speaks with man who was warned to leave and if he comes back he will be arrested.

The annual Golf Cart Wash took place Aug. 3 with proceeds being donated to Mark and Tracy Anderson, Randolph. Thirty-eight carts were washed as part of the annual event by (above) Tina Nordhues, Adison Bloomquist, Peggy Lackas, Megan Shearer, Jackie Loberg, Theresa Schnoor, Pam Thies, Brayden Shearer, Brecken Shearer and Ryan Engel. Haley Kuhl also helped with the wash but is not pictured. At right, Brayden Shearer gives attention to detail during the task of washing a cart.

PIERCE - The following 4-Hers earned ribbons and other honors for their livestock and static entries during the Pierce County Fair last month: Ava Bach, Randolph: Clover Buds/Kids - Food and Nutrition, cookies, participation; Clover Buds/ Kids - Food and Nutrition, one decorated cupcake, participation; Clover Buds/Kids - Food and Nutrition, other, participation.

BELDEN – The town of Belden is diving into a birthday celebration 100 years in the making.

HARTINGTON – The city of Randolph is requesting Cedar County to improve a roughly one-mile section of rural road near the community.

A number of Randolph kids participated in the Pierce County Fair last week with both animal exhibits and static projects. At top left, Brynn Janssen talks about her project during Clover Kids judging while Corby “CJ” Robinson (above right) takes a hot nap with his pigs. Emillee Backer (left) explains her child development project. The Pierce County Fair was a hot one with near record-setting temperatures and humidity.

BELDEN – A widespread power outage left people across northeast Nebraska in the dark for several hours July 26-27.

RANDOLPH – Randolph’s Legion baseball seasons have come to an end and the teams’ records don’t reflect the effort and improvement put into practice and into each game all season long.

HARTINGTON – The case of a Laurel woman accused of murder has been continued until November.

LINCOLN – The city attorney for both Laurel and Randolph, and the Cedar County Attorney are among seven applicants for the county court judge vacancy based in Hartington.

A number of Randolph kids participated in the Cedar County Fair. At top left, Reid Junck competes in the Clover Kids Swine Show and Andee English (top middle) looks for direction while atop her pony. At top right, Konner Thelen and Erin Engel show off the purple ribbons they recieved on 4-H static projects. At left, Henry Schmidt displays his painting project which included his foot and handprints. Below, Brianna Jensen answers questions about her bee hotel during interview judging by Dennis Bazata.

Thursday, July 27 Sunday, July 30

HARTINGTON – The highways between Randolph and Hartington can get long and weary when you make three trips back and forth daily during the Cedar County Fair.

WAKEFIELD – Randolph’s Senior Legion team closed out its season with two losses in the area tournament over the weekend.

Thursday Morning Ladies Golf League Eight lady golfers played Best Ball on July 20.

RANDOLPH - The annual Randolph Livestock Show was held Saturday, July 8. Results from the show are: