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Wynot aerial attack sinks Howells-Dodge

Wynot aerial attack sinks Howells-Dodge

WYNOT - The Wynot Blue Devils knocked off one of the top teams in Class D2 football Friday as they downed the Howells Dodge Jaguars 32-20. This game featured the quick strike aerial attack of the Blue Devils against the ground pound offense of the Jaguars. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

John Grindvold has been a part of local church for over 100 years, now

John Grindvold has been a part of local church for over 100 years, now

HARTINGTON – John Grindvold said he’s been blessed all of his 103 years. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Several receive awards for earning “1000 Books before Kindergarten”

Several receive awards for earning “1000 Books before Kindergarten”

HARTINGTON – The Hartington Library has several “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” award winners. Wren Becker, daughter of Eric and Katelyn Becker; Loretta and Marshall Derickson, daughter and son of Eric and Samantha Derickson; and Lucelly, daughter of Bonifacio and Heather Rodriguez Showen, all received a medal, a certificate of completion, a final prize and a free book from the library for their accomplishment. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Neb. St. Fair sees attendance increases

Neb. St. Fair sees attendance increases

GRAND ISLAND – The Nebraska State Fair announced continued attendance growth in 2023. The attendance at Nebraska’s largest annual event broke 300,000 for the first time since COVID, posting 8.5 percent growth over 2022 with 311,909 guests during its 11-day run ending on Labor Day. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Pillen urges Nebraska school boards to reduce property taxes

Gov. Pillen urges Nebraska school boards to reduce property taxes

LINCOLN – A tug of war is underway between local school officials and Gov. Jim Pillen on how the $300 million a year in extra funds for K-12 schools should be used. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Little League

The Hartington 3-4 grade and 5-6 grade football teams played in their first games of the season Sunday afternoon at the Hartington Community Complex. The 3-4 grade team lost 33-6 to Homer, while the 5-6 grade team defeated Ponca 42-21. The teams compete each Sunday through the season. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Outdoor Notes

Changes made to turkey hunting season 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Blue Devils down Creighton and Winside

Lady Blue Devils down Creighton and Winside

CREIGHTON – The Wynot Lady Blue Devils volleyball team picked up a pair of Lewis and Clark Conference wins last week. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Lady ’Cats compete at Creighton

Lady ’Cats compete at Creighton

CREIGHTON – Hartington-Newcastle volleyball sandwiched a sweep over Creighton between a couple of losses at the Creighton Invitational Sept. 9, defeating the Lady Bulldogs 25-20 and 25-21 in the best-of-threesets match. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

It’s a more enjoyable trip when introducing a youngster to the outdoors

It’s a more enjoyable trip when introducing a youngster to the outdoors

Outdoor Adventures 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

’Cats come up short against Falcons

’Cats come up short against Falcons

TILDEN – Hartington-Newcastle football traveled Sept. 8 to Tilden, still searching for its first win of 2023. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Gee whiz. Let’s bring back these nifty ‘50s slang terms

Gee whiz. Let’s bring back these nifty ‘50s slang terms

The 1950s were a wild time. Everything was in black and white, there weren’t any footprints on the moon and no one had even heard of Taylor Swift. Can you imagine what that must have been like? 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Wynot’s Allison Wieseler

Wynot’s Allison Wieseler

Wynot’s Allison Wieseler 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

HNS Wildcats take cross country crown at Laurel meet

HNS Wildcats take cross country crown at Laurel meet

LAUREL - The Hartington-Newcastle Wildcat cross country squad out lasted Homer by a single spot to take the title in the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Invitational here Sept. 7 at Cedarview Country Club. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Senior Activities and Menus

Senior Activities and Menus

ACTIVITIES: Wednesday, Sept. 13: Catholic Communion, Board Games, Linen Helpers, Open Centers, Card Club, Social Time. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

School Menus

HARTINGTONNEWCASTLE SCHOOLS Thursday, Sept. 14: Breakfast: Pizza Bagels, Fruit/Juice, Milk; Lunch: Stued Crust Pep peroni Pizza, Fresh Veggies, Croutons, Pineapple, Milk. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Coleridge man awaiting October trial in S.D.

Coleridge man awaiting October trial in S.D.

COLERIDGE – A Coleridge man is out of jail on bond while he awaits trial in October for a sexual crime against a child. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

School Board agrees to buy new scoreboard

School Board agrees to buy new scoreboard

HARTINGTON - The Hartington- Newcastle School Board approved the purchase Monday of a new $37,712 scoreboard for the school gym. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Emergency Training

Emergency Training

The fire siren blew at 7:05 p.m. Monday summoning local emergency crews to the scene of a mock accident just south of Hartington behind Grossenberg Implement. When the emergency crews arrived, they discovered a bus had collided with a grain truck and the bus had gone off the road and rolled on its side. Firemen had to determine how to best handle the situation, while ambulance personnel dealt with the mock victims. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Bonehead move by Neb. State Attorney General should not stand

Bonehead move by Neb. State Attorney General should not stand

Capitol View 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Life was hard for Inger Kastrup after losing Emory

Life was hard for Inger Kastrup after losing Emory

Before Emory Graffis left for the service he asked Inger Kastrup to marry him. She accepted. While stationed in Hawaii, he sent her a birthday card: It read: “Sweetheart of mine -- Loving you means happiness and skies a bit more blue! Thinking of you means my thoughts are bright and happy, too! Greeting you just means I’m glad, to have a part. In birthday thoughts and wishes, when they’re for you Sweetheart! Emory.” 09/13/2023 12:00 AM