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William L. “Bill” Korth

William L. “Bill” Korth

OSMOND - Memorial services for William L. "Bill" Korth, age 82, of Osmond were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Osmond. Officiating the service was Reverend Rodg - ers Chishiba and Reverend Alan Gager. Music was by guitarist Boyd Doyle. Honorary pallbearers were Race Kelley, Paul Lenhoff, Adam Lenhoff, Zach Lewon, Jordan Lewon, Theron Johnson, Justin Roxbury, Tyler Roxbury, Stuart Siecke, Cody Siecke and Tristan Diaz. Visitation was 9:30 a.m, Mon - day to service time at the church. Inurnment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk. Bill passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Arrangements are by Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Osmond. Bill was born Jan. 5, 1942, to William and Edna (Koehler) Korth at McLean. Bill was baptized and confirmed at Im manuel Lutheran Church in Osmond and was also in Walther League. He went to school at McLean Public School and graduated from Osmond High School. Bill enjoyed playing sports while in high school. Bill mar - ried Jacqueline Clemans on Nov. 16, 1963, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond. The family were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed in the McLean area. From this union they had two daugh - ters, Dawn and Lisa. Bill owned and operated a gas station in Norfolk and also worked at the Norfolk Country Club. The couple divorced in 1970. The family joined the United Methodist Church in Osmond. Bill married Bonny Ballard on July 27, 1971, in Boise, ID. From this union the family grew to five more children, Peggy, Beth, Amy, Mike, and Shelly. The family lived in Norfolk. They moved to the Korth farm by McLean in 1973, and then to Osmond in 1976. Bill enjoyed farming and later on worked for Theisen and Sons and then Battle Creek Coop, until he retired in 2005. Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church in Osmond. He sang for weddings, funerals and in church, along with a band he belonged to back in the day. Bill enjoyed golfing, bowling, and tinkering around in his shop. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Legion members receive winter coat donation from Gutz family

Legion members receive winter coat donation from Gutz family

OSMOND – Commander Dave Kruse conducted the regular meeting of American Legion Post 326 on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Colors were presented and the POW/MIA flag was placed by Vice Commander Roger Johnson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present and a prayer was offered by Chaplain Wes Kumm. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska's farm numbers lower than last year

Nebraska's farm numbers lower than last year

LINCOLN – Nebraska’s number of farms and ranches declined during 2023, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The number of farms and ranches in the state, at 44,400, was down 100 farms from 2022. Numbers of farms and ranches in Nebraska with less than $100,000 in agricultural sales was unchanged from a year earlier while operations with agricultural sales of $100,000 or more decreased 100 farms. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa declines basketball co-op with Osmond

Wausa declines basketball co-op with Osmond

WAUSA Wausa Public Schools is not going to enter a basketball cooperative agreement with Osmond Community Schools. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Hawks win rematch against Hartington-Newcastle

Hawks win rematch against Hartington-Newcastle

On Friday, Feb. 16, the Osmond-Randolph Hawks squared off with the Hartington-Newcastle Wildcats. The two teams had played on Feb. 1 in the Lewis & Clark Tournament with the Wildcats taking home a 51-39 win. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

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Hawks win rematch against Hartington-Newcastle

Hawks win rematch against Hartington-Newcastle

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Osmond Community School Lunch Menu

Osmond Community School Lunch Menu

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Lady Hawks season ends in subdistrict play 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Apply to attend Nebraska Ag Youth Institute

Apply to attend Nebraska Ag Youth Institute

LINCOLN The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting applications to attend one of the biggest ag youth outreach events in the state. The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) brings together hundreds of high school juniors and seniors for a week to learn more about agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska Corn Board: Growing Corn Demand

Nebraska Corn Board: Growing Corn Demand

(By Brandon Hunnicutt Farmer from Giltner, NE, District 3 Director and Vice Chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board) Editor’s Note – The following article is one of a four-part series, highlighting each of the four main pillars of the Nebraska Corn Board including communication, education, market development and research and how each one works for the betterment of Nebraska’s corn farmers. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM

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