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Wausa students to participate in conference instrumental music clinic

Wausa students to participate in conference instrumental music clinic

WAYNE – Several Wausa High School students are set to take part in the 2024 Lewis and Clark Conference Instrumental Music Clinic. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Gov. Pillen issues state-of-emergency declaration in wake of severe weather

Gov. Pillen issues state-of-emergency declaration in wake of severe weather

LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen joined state and local leaders on Jan. 13 in providing an update on operations in the aftermath of the state’s most recent severe weather. Nebraskans, primarily in the eastern half of the state, are dealing with a combination of snowpack, blowing snow and subzero temperatures, creating a situation that Pillen described as critical. To ensure the availability of resourc es, the governor issued a state-of-emergency declaration. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

History Nebraska awards grant funds to Verdigre project

History Nebraska awards grant funds to Verdigre project

LINCOLN – History Nebraska has announced the recipients of the Historic Preservation Fund Bricks and Mortar Grant, which assists owners of historic properties in Nebraska communities. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska had 19 traffic fatalities in December

Nebraska had 19 traffic fatalities in December

LINCOLN – During the month of December 2023, 19 people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa man preparing to celebrate 100th birthday next week

Wausa man preparing to celebrate 100th birthday next week

WAUSA – Gerald “Gerry” Schumacher is getting ready to mark a major milestone in 2024. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

TeamMates of Wausa plans to honor its mentors as it continues to grow

TeamMates of Wausa plans to honor its mentors as it continues to grow

WAUSA – The TeamMates Mentoring Program of Wausa was established in 2001 with a handful of mentor-mentee matches; in 2024, that number is at 37 and still growing. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Deep freeze

Winter weather continues to wreak havoc in Wausa area 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

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Dave Carlson uses a skid loader 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Harold E. Gerdes

Harold E. Gerdes

NORFOLK – Funeral services for Harold E. Gerdes, 80, of Ashland, formerly of Osmond, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Terry Buol will be officiating. Interment will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Military rites will be held at the funeral home by American Legion Post 16, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1644 of Norfolk, and the United States Army Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Jacob Burke, Joseph Burke, Jesse Burke, Travis vonRentzell, Eric Pearson, and Johanna Burke. Honorary pallbearer will be Kaleb Rader-Farabee. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com. The family requests that memorials be made to the Ashland Fire and Rescue Department. Harold passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at his residence in rural Ashland. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Harold was born on May 14, 1943, in Osmond to Henry A. and Johanna N. (Kuhl) Gerdes. He attended grade school and high school in Osmond. Harold served in the Nebraska National Guard Company Full Time for 22 years, and with the reserves Nebraska National Guard Company B 1st Bn 134 for over 32 years, then fulfilling 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Osmond Community School Lunch Menu

Osmond Community School Lunch Menu

Jan. 15-Jan. 19 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Hoffman receives Neihardt scholarship

Hoffman receives Neihardt scholarship

OSMOND – Callie Hoffman of Osmond has been awarded the John G. Neihardt Scholarship from Wayne State College. The Neihardt Scholarship includes a full tuition award, up to 18 credit hours per semester for four years, along with full cost of housing. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

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