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Fourth Down and Long 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Be aware of fishing regulation changes

Be aware of fishing regulation changes

Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s changes to 2024 fishing rules are: Archery Paddlefish – Archery paddlefish permit holders may har - vest paddlefish in the spillway below Gavins Point Dam. The north wall and discharge canal remain closed to archery paddlefish fishing. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Jones gives State Board of Education December Highlights

Jones gives State Board of Education December Highlights

Anyone wishing to view the December business meeting may do so at http://www.education.ne.gov/ live/ ExcelinEd Conference 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Agriculture risk coverage, price loss coverage programs receive Extension

Agriculture risk coverage, price loss coverage programs receive Extension

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. Producers can enroll and make election changes for the 2024 crop year starting Dec. 18, 2023. The deadline to complete enrollment and any election change is March 15, 2024. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Cattle on feed down 1%

Cattle on feed down 1%

LINCOLN – Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.58 million cattle on feed on Dec. 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down 1% from last year. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Osmond-Randolph Hawks claim silver in Holiday Tournament

Osmond-Randolph Hawks claim silver in Holiday Tournament

RANDOLPH – On Dec. 29 and 30, the Osmond-Randolph Hawks competed in the Randolph Holiday Tournament, and brought home the silver medals after defeating the Winside Wildcats and falling to the Stuart Broncos. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Pierce County highest in job growth among area counties

Pierce County highest in job growth among area counties

PIERCE – Susan Norris, executive director with Pierce County Nebraska Economic Development (PCED), recently shared some positive news regarding rural job growth/employment and Pierce County. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

LENRD releases statements on court order

LENRD releases statements on court order

NORFOLK – On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District was informed that an order had been released by Judge John M. Gerrard, Senior United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska regarding the motion for a preliminary injunction filed by plaintiff Melissa Temple, against the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

January Bloodmobile canceled

January Bloodmobile canceled

OSMOND – Because of a severe staff shortage, the Red Cross Bloodmobile will not be held in Osmond in January. If you have received a card in the mail or a phone call to make an appointment, please disregard. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

Calendars available now at businesses

Calendars available now at businesses

OSMOND – The 13-month community calendars for the year 2024 have been delivered and are available now at several outlets in Osmond. The calendars contain community, school and church activities listings, birthdays and sponsors. 01/03/2024 04:00 AM

County officials attend Nebraska Association of County Officials annual conference

County officials attend Nebraska Association of County Officials annual conference

KEARNEY – County Treasurer Christine Bahr, County Assessor Jean Lubke, County Clerk Shannon Wragge, Veterans Service Officer Brett Rix, County Attorney Ted Lohrberg, Zoning Administrator Heather McWhorter and Clerk of District Court Vickie Prince had the opportunity to attend the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Annual Conference in Kearney Dec. 13-15. It was a highly attended event that brought together more than 800 county officials to discuss important issues impacting communities throughout Nebraska. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM