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RANDOLPH – Funeral service for Sharon L. Gubbels, 86, Randolph, will be at 10:30 a.m., May 10, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Randolph. Pastor Ty Woznek will be officiating the service, with burial in the St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Randolph.

75 Years Ago - May 12, 1949 RANDOLPH – The Community club began definite operations this week to start a garbage pick-up service in the city limits of Randolph. There has long been a need for this sort of service in Randolph, and the city council approves of the project and hopes that all the residents will avail themselves of this opportunity for garbage disposal.

WAYNE – Benjamin Benton has been named the new Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) center director for the Northeast region. Based at Wayne State College, Benton will provide no-cost business consulting services for small business owners and entrepreneurs wanting to start, grow, or transition their companies in 30 counties in the northeast portion of the state. His role is part of NBDC’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program which provides a range of no-cost services for entrepreneurs and business owners including business plan development, financial projections, market research, and more. “I like to bring people together and find solutions to problems,” Benton said. “You don’t need to go all the way to Omaha, Lincoln, and the I-80 corridor for opportunities. They’re all right here in northeast Nebraska.” There are really exciting things happening in the business ecosystem in northeast Nebraska, said Tony Schultz, state director of NBDC’s SBDC program. “Benjamin is going to be an incredible resource to the business community and will add to that momentum,” Schultz said. “He’s great at helping business owners tackle challenges, and I’m looking forward to seeing the impact he will have.”

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Abbey Backer, Amy Graham, Brianna Jensen, Christina Junck and Peggy Leiting work on landscaping in front of the Lied Randolph Public Library Sunday night. Members of Randolph’s 4-H clubs helped as part of a community service project. Some plants were thinned, and new mulch and flowers were added. At right, Kody Dockhorn and Jackson Dockhorn survey progress.

RANDOLPH – Randolph’s FFA chapter celebrated students’ accomplishments at its annual banquet last week.

RANDOLPH – Randolph hosted four other schools for its home track meet last week.

STANTON – Randolph golfers didn’t find themselves in the winners’ circle but there was a lot to be proud of from the team’s last outing in Stanton, said Coach Rob Engel.

The Tri-County Cruisers took their first drive through Randolph last week to show off its classic cars.

Heimes inducted into Nebraska Auctioneers Association HOF

Cedar County News wins Press Association's sweepstakes award

Hartington-Newcastle Elementary School held its spring concert last Tuesday. (top) (back row): First-graders Brooklyn Petersen, Wyatt Benscoter, Emmelyn Lenhoff, (middle) Kinley Swanson, Grayson Kamler, Elijah Hoeppner and (front) Harley Tanderup perform one of the many songs with their class. (far left) Kindergarten students Lennyn Newton and Daveon Robinette belt out one of their songs during the second graders' time in the spotlight. (left) Fifth-grader Samantha Thoene hits all the right notes on her clarinet as she helps out the Elementary School band.

HARTINGTON – Cedar County Emergency Management is using federal grants to purchase equipment to help out northeast Nebraska law enforcement officers, who are in constant need to quickly and accurately checking a person's identity.

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