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School officials: Cap would make it tougher to hire staff

School officials: Cap would make it tougher to hire staff

LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to further restrict spending by local school boards ran into opposition and concerns last week from school district representatives. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM

Ribbon Cutting

The new Avera Therapy Clinic and the Hartington Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony Jan. 30. Avera Therapy in Hartington offers physical therapy to care for injuries and diseases, alleviate pain, and improve posture, strength, endurance, balance, coordination and joint mobility. Jake Reifenrath, DPT, (center) is the resident therapist. 02/08/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats surprise Winnebago for OT win

Wildcats surprise Winnebago for OT win

HARTINGTON – The Hartington-Newcastle Wildcats headed into the Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament with a little momentum as they won a couple of games last week to improve to 7-8 on the season. 02/04/2023 03:06 PM

Ponca surprises Wynot boys

Ponca surprises Wynot boys

PONCA – The Wynot Blue Devils found it tough sledding at Ponca Thursday  02/04/2023 02:58 PM

Gov. Pillen wants to tackle some very big issues

Gov. Pillen wants to tackle some very big issues

On Jan. 25, Gov. Jim Pillen delivered his first State of the State address to the Legislature. 02/04/2023 01:22 PM

State-rated Ponca hands Lady Devils another setback

State-rated Ponca hands Lady Devils another setback

PONCA - The Wynot Lady Blue Devils travelled to Ponca to take on the highly rated Lady Indians Friday and were soundly defeated 51-29. 02/03/2023 02:56 PM

HNS speech team looks to defend its Class C2 state speech title

HNS speech team looks to defend its Class C2 state speech title

HARTINGTON – The Hartington- Newcastle High School speech team is hoping to talk its way to another title in 2023. 02/03/2023 02:51 PM

Cedar Catholic speech team brings back plenty of experience

Cedar Catholic speech team brings back plenty of experience

HARTINGTON – Cedar Catholic High School speech team members are ready and willing to wow with their words. 02/03/2023 01:30 PM

WPS prepares for speech season

WPS prepares for speech season

Wynot Public School students are now in the midst of preparing for this year’s speech season. Frankie Turschetto, Benjamin Dodge, Holden Merkel, Kailen Hanson and Justis Collins (top) practice their OID presentation, while (above left) Jed Nelson and Kallie Steffen practice their duet piece, and Jude Krie and Colin Wieseler hone their presentation. 02/03/2023 12:32 PM

Dedication ceremony planned in May for Vet Memorial

Dedication ceremony planned in May for Vet Memorial

02/02/2023 05:27 PM

Commissioners receive County Extension update

Commissioners receive County Extension update

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Board of Commissioners received an informa- tion-filled annual update on Jan. 24 from local Nebraska Extension sta members. 02/02/2023 12:13 PM

Committee seeks help with book as it hunts for local history

Committee seeks help with book as it hunts for local history

HARTINGTON – A group of Hartington area residents are on the hunt for history. 02/02/2023 11:30 AM

Belden family is honored for its passion for in agriculture

Belden family is honored for its passion for in agriculture

LAUREL – An area family has been selected for the Laurel Area Farm Family of the Year Award for its leadership in the agricultural community. 02/02/2023 11:30 AM

Margaret DeBlauw

Margaret DeBlauw

HARTINGTON – Margaret DeBlauw, 86, Hartington, died Jan 02/01/2023 12:00 AM

Larry L. Nelson

Larry L. Nelson

Larry Nelson 02/01/2023 12:00 AM

Dan Gildersleeve

Dan Gildersleeve

Dan Gildersleeve 02/01/2023 12:00 AM

Ronald “Ron” Schieffer

Ronald “Ron” Schieffer

Ron Schieffer OMAHA – Ronald “Ron” Schieffer, 75, the son of Anton and Clara (Feldhacker) Schieffer, was born Oct. 30, 1947, in Crofton. He died Jan. 18, 2023, in Omaha. 02/01/2023 12:00 AM

Dale Harry Lorenz

Dale Harry Lorenz

Dale Lorenz OSMOND – Funeral services for Dale Harry Lorenz, 79, Osmond, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Osmond, with Pastor Scott Kirchoff officiating. 02/01/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar girls earn a pair of wins over state-rated teams

Cedar girls earn a pair of wins over state-rated teams

HARTINGTON – The Cedar Catholic Lady Trojans welcomed Pierce to the Monsignor Werner Activities Center Jan. 13 and the two teams arrived with identical 11-2 records. 01/27/2023 04:42 PM

Lady Blue Devils outlast Plainview

Lady Blue Devils outlast Plainview

WYNOT – The Wynot Lady Blue Devils continued their winning ways on Friday night as they beat a stubborn Plainview Lady Pirates club 42-34. 01/27/2023 03:36 PM

Trojans earn double OT win over Wayne

Trojans earn double OT win over Wayne

WAYNE – The Cedar Catholic Trojans had a pretty successful weekend as they outlasted Wayne 46-45 in a two-overtime thriller Friday and then drilled Guardian Angels Central Catholic 63-30 Saturday. 01/27/2023 03:33 PM