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As part of the Nebraska Press Association’s 150th anniversary celebration, Gov. Jim Pillen proclaimed June 26-30 as Nebraska Community Newspaper Week.

You just never know how the people you meet will have an impact on your life.

Harold R. Anderson was the third Laurel boy killed in action in World War II.

CROFTON – The annual emergence of mayflies at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton means the insects soon will be plentiful near and around the lake as they swarm to lights from the marina, cabins, facilities and campers.

PLATTSMOUTH – Invasive zebra mussels recently were found in Beaver Lake, a private water body near Plattsmouth in eastern Nebraska.

NORFOLK – In 2022, in a proactive measure and in response to the acute drought that took a commanding grip in northeast Nebraska, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District implemented restrictions on wells pumping more than 50 gallons per minute, until the drought decreases in intensity.

LINCOLN – Agricultural producers in Nebraska who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center as soon as possible ahead of the upcoming July 17 deadline.

HARTINGTON – The rapid growth of Cedar County Transit has led to an increase in the salaries of two of its employees.

RANDOLPH - Ten years ago, Chelsea Kuchta clutched her business degree in one hand and set off to find a job in banking.

RANDOLPH - If a journey begins with a single step, some Catholic churches may find themselves out of breath and nearing the finish line.

RANDOLPH - Randolph’s annual Community Fair is getting a dose of sweetness.

Bench warmers

NORFOLK - Last year, in a proactive measure and in response to the acute drought that took a commanding grip in northeast Nebraska, the LENRD (Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District) implemented restrictions on wells pumping more than 50 gallons per minute, until the drought decreases in intensity.

RANDOLPH–Randolph’s Junior Legion lost to O’Neill-Neligh 21-3 last week in a game that started the opposite of how it finished.

Thursday, June 29

RANDOLPH- Randolph’s Legion team rallied in the final inning against O’Neill-Neligh to pull off a close victory in action last week. The final score: Randolph, 7, O’Neill-Neligh, 6.

RANDOLPH - The 18th annual Randolph Tractor Drive will be held Sunday, July 9 beginning at 9 a.m. at the football field in the southeast corner of Randolph.

Tournament Champs

LINCOLN - The process to fill the vacancy left by Judge Douglas Luebe’s retirement continues with an application date set for July 19.