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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)...
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NPCC recognizes outstanding students
North Platte Community College recognized outstanding student achievements at its fifth annual Honors Convocation on April 17 at the college. Ryan Purdy, president of Mid-Plains Community College, and Marcus Garstecki...
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U.S. Sens. Mike Johanns, Deb Fischer and Congressman Adrian Smith announced a Service Academy Open House will take place on Saturday, May 4, in Grand Island. The event will help young people in Nebraska learn more about the U.S. Service Academies and oth...
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor Finally able to compete in a scheduled track meet, the Perkins County athletes came away in sixth place in both the girls and boys divisions at the Hershey Invitational on Saturday, April 20. Weather has caused the postponement...
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The 29th annual Cornhusker State Games will feature competition in more than 60 sports including the return of ice hockey and figure skating. Registration is now open for the mid-summer amateur sports festival, most of which takes place July 19-28 at more...
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Enjoy time outdoors and create opportunities to win prizes in the annual Great Park Pursuit. Registration is open for the 2013 event, which encourages healthy outdoor lifestyles and increases awareness of recreational opportunities through visits to Nebra...
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Young athletes are invited to join junior sports camps offered by Mid Plains Community College. Volleyball will be offered from 10 to 12:30 and basketball from 1:30 to 4 on June 19-21 for grades 3-5 and July 10-12 for grades 6-8. Applications can be picke...
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Bowling Bags Week of April 4 High Game: Michele Cutler, 229; Deb Jasnoch, 220; Jorga Gloy, 191. High Series: Michele Cutler, 544; Jorga Gloy, 511; Deb Jasnoch, 507; Lisa Kintz, 500.Week of April 11 High Game: Lisa Kintz, 204; Jorga Gloy, 192; Pam Marquis,...
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An interesting new ant has been found near Smith Harvester’s at Champion. It is the Western Thatch Ant (WTA). Last week phone calls came into the UNL Chase County Extension office about several mounds along a tree line and among red ants. After obtaini...
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No-till best way to conserve moisture
By Mark WatsonPanhandle No-Till Educator
Thankfully we finally received a blanket of wet snow across our growing region. There is also more snow in the forecast which should help us to recover from the prolonged dro...
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Small, nonfarm businesses in all Nebraska counties except Richardson county and neighboring counties in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas Missouri, South Dakota and Wyoming are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Busi...
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor Winter returned last week, closing schools, stressing livestock and creating hazardous driving conditions. It happened again Monday, sans wind, moisture-laden, and no closures. Winter Storm Walda moved through last w...
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor The U.S. Postal Service has backed down from its plan to stop Saturday mail delivery. The plan would have taken effect Aug. 5—now things are going to remain the same through September. Last Wednesday, April 10, the board of th...
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor The Grant Tribune-Sentinel won three awards at the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest banquet held over the weekend. First, second and third place winners were announced Saturday night at an awards present...
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor The second of two defendants attempting to rob the Farmer’s State Bank in Wallace has been sentenced. Drew A. Steier, 21, of Evanston, Wyo., was sentenced April 8 in Lincoln County after entering a no contest plea. The defend...
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By Mark Christensen44th District, Neb. Legislature It was a cold and wet end to the week while representing the 44th District at the Capitol, but it is some much needed moisture for Nebraska. LB 44 was advanced on the floor on Thursday with a 30-2 vote. T...
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor An agenda item that had been discussed for several weeks was approved by Grant City Council during their recent meeting last week. The well pump at Pheasant Run Golf Course, north of Grant, will be replaced in the near future. ...
