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Fun in the sun

Osmond Municipal Swimming Pool opened Memorial Day weekend and has been a popular place in recent days when the temperatures finally warmed up. On the day these pictures were taken, there were almost 100 kids at the pool. At top, Penny Kizzire splashes in the fountains. Above left, Oakley Suehl poses for a picture while enjoying the cool water. At right, Nevaeh Huff splashes down after jumping off the diving board. 06/05/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa to consider JH basketball co-op; Osmond discusses needs

Wausa to consider JH basketball co-op; Osmond discusses needs

(Mark Mahoney, Wausa Gazette and Regina Lorenz, Osmond Republican) A recent board discussion about Wausa Public Schools partnering with Osmond Community Schools on a junior high basketball cooperative agreement turned into a larger conversation about the future of the rural districts. 06/05/2024 12:00 AM

WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program includes Osmond library

WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program includes Osmond library

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation kicked off the 2024 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program on Memorial Day weekend with many updates for its third year. 06/05/2024 12:00 AM

Second round of open house meetings planned for Flood Risk Reduction Plan

Second round of open house meetings planned for Flood Risk Reduction Plan

OSMOND/PIERCE – The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will host a second round of two public meetings for the North Fork Elkhorn River Flood Risk Reduction Plan. 06/05/2024 12:00 AM

North Central District Health Department to host first ever Healthy Living Expo

North Central District Health Department to host first ever Healthy Living Expo

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) is hosting its very first Healthy Living Expo in Niobrara on Tuesday, June 11, and the public is invited. 06/05/2024 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Every Monday – Al-Anon meets at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Pierce, 6:30 p.m. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Catch Game and Parks education events in June

Catch Game and Parks education events in June

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in June. Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

DHHS encourages Nebraskans to stay safe from ticks

DHHS encourages Nebraskans to stay safe from ticks

LINCOLN – As spring and summer months are the primary tick season in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) urges all residents to be mindful of ticks and protect themselves from tickborne diseases such as Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme disease. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Legion Auxiliary discusses Memorial Day

Legion Auxiliary discusses Memorial Day

OSMOND – The American Legion Auxiliary to Post 326 met Monday, May 20, with 12 members in attendance. May is Gold Star Month and LaVon Moes was recognized with a poem reading. All members enjoyed a potluck meal. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Pierce County GOP meets May 6

Pierce County GOP meets May 6

The Pierce County GOP held their Tuesday, May 6, meeting in the Pierce Public Library. Chairman Bradley Lewon reported on the District 315 caucus attended by both himself and alternate delegate Bob Christiansen. Committeeman and Committeewoman for this district were elected. These individuals have the ability to introduce resolutions, propose amendments to the State GOP Constitution, and elect National Chairpersons for Nebraska. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM

Week's Ball Schedule

Week's Ball Schedule

Wednesday, May 29 – Boys' baseball, Wausa at Osmond: 6-andunder, 6 p.m.; 8-and-under, 7 p.m.; 10-and-under, 8 p.m. 05/29/2024 12:00 AM