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Lady Bears earn split against area foes

Lady Bears earn split against area foes

LAUREL – The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Lady Bears volleyball team split a pair of matches last week with a sweep over Creighton in Lewis and Clark Conference action Sept. 28 and a 3-1 loss to Pierce Sept. 26. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Joseph Alan Ross

Joseph Alan Ross

LAUREL – Joseph Alan Ross, 76, died Dec. 20, 2022. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Daniel Pinkelman

Daniel Pinkelman

ST. HELENA – Daniel Pinkelman, 71, St. Helena, died Sept. 26, 2023, at the Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation was 5-7 p.m., Sept. 29, with a 7 p.m. wake and rosary service all at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory, Yankton, S.D. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Andy Ross

DALLAS, Texas – Funeral services for Andy Ross, 73, Dallas, Texas, were Aug. 16, in Dallas, with burial and military honors at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Andy was at home when he died June 27, 2023. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Thomas R. “Tom” Neuhalfen

Thomas R. “Tom” Neuhalfen

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Thomas R. “Tom” Neuhalfen, 57, Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 7.......   false 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Fun . . . down to a science

Fun . . . down to a science

Third-grade teacher Kelsey Gubbels (above) paints a large spiderweb across Raina Feyerherm’s face as Elda Pfanstiel waits her turn during the Fall Family Fun Night at Randolph Elementary Friday. Laura Gonzalez and Noahn Marquez (left) build a Lego masterpiece. Lila Miller, Brielle Gubbels, Josie Korth and Eao Crosby (top) participate in a science experiment as part of special activities led by the Edgerton Explorit Center, sponsored by Randolph Elementary Friends and the Lied Randolph Public Library. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

McLean man receives NRD conservation award

McLean man receives NRD conservation award

NORFOLK – The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District recently recognized a McLean man for his groundwater and soil conservation efforts. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar County newspaper wins national honors

Cedar County newspaper wins national honors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cedar County News was one of just three Nebraska newspapers to pick up national honors at last week’s National Newspaper Association Foundation convention. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Toxic algae is fouling Nebraska lakes, raising water concerns

Toxic algae is fouling Nebraska lakes, raising water concerns

LINCOLN – Bosley was a giant of a dog – a cross between a mastiff and a Rottweiler. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

LCC runners are hitting their stride as season winds down

LCC runners are hitting their stride as season winds down

STANTON – The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge cross country teams are winding down the fall season as they point toward district meets next week. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Mother Nature doesn’t stop Bears

Mother Nature doesn’t stop Bears

WAKEFIELD – Mother Nature gave it her all as the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Bears traveled to Wakefield to take on the Trojans in district action Sept. 29. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Going for the block

Going for the block

Going for the block 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Bears fifth in Wayne, now preparing for districts

Lady Bears fifth in Wayne, now preparing for districts

WAYNE – The Laurel-Concord- Coleridge Lady Bears golf squad used the Richard Metteer Invitational at Wayne Country Club as a tune-up for this week’s district meet, which will be hosted again by the Lady Blue Devils. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Man arrested for stalking, making threats with knife

Man arrested for stalking, making threats with knife

HARTINGTON – A Concord man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened a Laurel man with a knife and also exhibited stalking behavior toward a woman last week. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Read all about it

Read all about it

Newspaper is praised for its role in the community 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Inspiring Message

Inspiring Message

Traveler shares life lessons learned out in the world 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Go Blue Devils!!

Go Blue Devils!!

evils!! 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

LCNRD shares fiscal year 2024 budget information

LCNRD shares fiscal year 2024 budget information

HARTINGTON – The Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2024 budget with an increase in the overall expenses to $2,493,772. The property tax requirement for the three-county area is $0.027643 per $100 of actual valuation, a five percent increase from fiscal year 2023. The Board is committed to protecting and conserving natural resources through responsible use of tax dollars. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Seedling orders for next spring now being accepted

Seedling orders for next spring now being accepted

HARTINGTON – Each spring, the Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) distributes tree seedlings and provides planting services for windbreaks, shelterbelts, and wildlife habitat. Seedling orders are accepted now through March 31st. Planning assistance is available through local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices for preparing tree planting plans that meet your conservation needs. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Reminder to irrigators: Check with LCNRD before you expand

Reminder to irrigators: Check with LCNRD before you expand

HARTINGTON – If you are planning to expand irrigation to acres that have not been previously irrigated, it is important to check with the LCNRD staff before doing so. LCNRD requires well permits for all high-capacity wells and permits for expanding irrigation to acres that have not been previously irrigated. If the acres proposed for irrigation are steep and include highly erodible soil types, a conservation plan may be required on those acres. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Private well water testing helps maintain safe, reliable water source

Private well water testing helps maintain safe, reliable water source

HARTINGTON – Regularly testing the water quality of your private well is important to maintaining a safe and reliable water source. Test results allow you to properly address specific problems with your water supply and ensure the water source is properly protected from potential contamination. Test results are also used to evaluate whether the well is operating properly and to identify appropriate treatment if needed. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM