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Jon Forney (second from right) of the City of Grant Tree Board accepts the Tree City USA Award from (l-r): Nebraska State Forester Dr. Scott Josiah; honorary ReTree Nebraska chair First Lady Sally Ganem, Governor Dave Heineman; and Nebraska Comm...
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Jennifer Bradley and Jennifer Hart, the Nebraska State Directors for the Mrs. Nebraska Pageant system are announcing that Adair Reese of Grant was recently selected as the new Mrs. Perkins County and will represent her community in the 38th annual state c...
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Eagle Scouts Elliot Carlson and Quinton Hite were honored in a Court of Honor Ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Grant on Sunday, April 7. Each young man met all of the requirements worthy of the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of Ameri...
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Editor’s Note: The subject of the writer’s story, Tasia Aden of Cozad, is the granddaughter of Grant resident Marge Tatum.
By Emily SeeversAntelope Staff As the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” began playing, the lecture hall full of parents...
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The Elsie seniors held their monthly luncheon on Tuesday, April 16, at the Elsie Legion Hall. They were served fried chicken, baked potato, green beans and Jell-o salad that was provided by Little Country Kitchen. A spring themed cake was fur...
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The Elsie/Madrid Community Blood Drive will be held Friday, May 10, at the Elsie Methodist Church from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. MT. Lunch will be provided. To make an appointment please call Michele at 308-228-2318. Walk-Ins are welcome and needed....
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Region II Human Services is now taking registrations for the “Talking About Alcohol, Drugs, and You” alcohol and drug education class. Two sessions will be held on Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30–9 p.m. (MT). Participants are require...
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He bore the scars of love
By Pastor Huran GatobuUnited Methodist Church, Wallace
God is good; all the time. After the resurrection, Jesus continued to appear to his followers and sometimes they identified him by his scars. They were gathered with doors...
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Take a look at Saturn
By Vernon WhetstoneAmateur Astronomer
Okay space fans, a couple of things this week. First, our favorite planet, Saturn, will be at opposition on Sunday, April 28. Opposition means “opposite” the Sun in the sky. That is just a ...
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He’s working things out
By Jo McCormickPark Ridge resident
Revisiting my past with the scrutiny of a Christian who has a vision of eternity causes this writer to face some truths only remotely evident to me as life events unfolded. Validation of your ...
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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department’s 10th annual Walk to Health walking program kicks off May 1. The program will last for 12 weeks and is open to residents of all ages in the SWNPHD eight-county service area. The benefits of being physically a...
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Embracing an active lifestyle that leaves behind the comforts of the couch can be a difficult adjustment. But the payoffs are numerous. In addition to feeling better physically, people who embrace more physical activity typically notice improvements in th...
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Blossoming trees and flowers signify the return of spring, but so does green grass. Spring brings colorful plants back to life, including lawns throughout the state. As turf re-emerges from winter, Zac Reicher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln turfgrass man...
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Officers for the 2013-14 school year were installed at FCCLA awards night on Monday, April 22. New officers are (l-r): Korey Lake, treasurer; Alexis Schmidt, Dist. 11 representative officer; Samantha Snogren, vice president of programs/STUCO; Ma...
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Perkins County Alumni Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Alumni Volleyball Scholarship. This award is given each year to a Perkins County Schools female graduating senior who has played volleyball in her high school c...
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Sixth graders at Perkins County Middle School raised 4,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a mathathon held in February. The students went around town and asked for donations or pledges per problem in math fun books that had approximately...
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will recognize Nebraska eighth-graders for their academic excellence, leadership and perseverance at the 2013 Big Red Stars Recognition Ceremony on April 30. Among those being honored are Antony Arvizo and Margaret May o...
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North Platte Community College students Senko Pecarevic and Steve Maaliao were presented with $1,000 scholarships from the Mid-Plains Education Association (MPEA) during the annual Honors Convocation held April 17 at the college. Scholarship fun...
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April 25-May 1All Times MountainThursday, April 25 NETA conference 9 a.m. Jr. hi track at Chase Co 6:30 p.m. El. music concert at PCHS gymFriday, April 26 NETA conference 9 a.m. Golf at Sutherland 10:30 a.m. SPVA meeting 12:30 p.m. Track at HersheySunda...
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Selected as Wallace’s April 20 prom royalty were Joshua Harms, son of James and Dianne Harms and the late Judy Harms; and Katelyn Melton, daughter of Jim Melton and Gina Melton. (Photo by Nora Jameson)...
