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LAUREL – Laurel-Concord- Coleridge’s school enrollment decreased by double digits when compared with last year’s numbers.

It’s that time of year when area farmers start cutting for silaging. The crop must be cut at the right stage for the best feed quality possible. Outside of Laurel on land owned by Rich Erwin, amidst the cutter and the constant flow of trucks this yearly event is taking place.

Area governmental entities plan hearings

LINCOLN - A state lawmaker's multi-year eort to allow the concealed carry of handguns without a permit or training took eect Saturday, with Ne braska’s largest cities issuing guidance just before the law was enacted.

LAUREL - Wisner-Pilger handed Laurel-Concord-Coleridge its first regular season gridiron loss Friday since the last game of the 2021 season.

LAUREL – After dropping its first match of the season, the Laurel- Concord-Coleridge volleyball team has rolled o three straight wins to improve to 3-1 on the young season.

LINCOLN – When you think of Nebraska's state parks, what do you envision? Many might picture out- door activities like fishing, camping and hiking – and for good reason.

STANTON – The Laurel-Concord- Coleridge Lady Bears girls’ golf team used three medalists in the top 10 individually to come away with second-place in the team standings at the Stanton Invitational here on Aug.

LINCOLN – Visitors to Johnson Lake State Recreation Area will notice the lowering of the lake level this fall. The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will lower it in preparation of an outage at the Johnson No. 1 hydroplant.

Elmer and Venessa (Burns) Graffis had two sons, Emory and Raymond, also a daughter Eleanor.

The first half winners of the Tuesday night Coleridge Golf League (Preston Nelson ,Brad Penlerick, Monte Miller) played the second half winners (Andy Hahne, Kelly Hammer, Nick Puppe) Aug. 29. The team of Andy Hahne, Kelly Hammer, Nick Puppe won, making themthe2023ColeridgeGolfLeaguechampions. Preston,Brad,Monte the runners up.

LINCOLN – More needs to be understood about nitrates and other contaminants in Nebraska water, representatives of a Lincoln-based environmental group say.

WAYNE–Kidsandadultsofallagesareinvitedtothefirstplanetariumshows of the 2023-24 academic year at Wayne State College on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 8-9, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Shows are free and open to the public.

Linda Ramm

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RANDOLPH – Randolph Public Schools is inviting the public to help remember and reflect on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor local first responders at a new Patriot Day program.

Osmond, Randolph patrons voice opinions on potential co-op

RANDOLPH – When it comes to enrollment at small schools, one family can make all of the difference.

The Randolph Cardinals took to the field in their first home football game of the season Friday, which also served as Parents’ Night, and Randolph’s volleyball team served up action at home last week against Laurel- Concord-Coleridge. School spirit was out in full force. Above, Randolph’s dance team took the field at halftime with Kamile Oligmueller out in front and Lilly Kuctha, Bria Reimers, Kynlee Winkelbauer and Ella Graf in back. At left, the Cardinal mascot is surrounded by young fans during the volleyball match. Below, Randolph’s pep band - Matthew Schultz, Jacey Bartels, Justin Backer, Instructor Andrew Schultz, Dylan Schutt, Grace Drahota, Nicole Haselhorst, Chase Junck and Justin Guenther - keeps the crowd jazzed during the football game.

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