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Simple and sweet
By Ashleigh NoyesTribune columnist
This past weekend I was craving something sweet! So as I was sitting down to finish my book and wait for my sister, Alyssa, to arrive so we could start our Sunday afternoon bake-off, I decided to try s...
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Good conversation pieces
By Vernon WhetstoneAmateur Astronomer
For this session of Astronomy 101 Part II, we are going to discuss the difference between comets, meteors, and asteroids. First, comets. Comets, contrary to popular belief, do not go whizzin...
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Student art to kick off 2013 gallery shows
In addition to next month’s dinner theater, the Perkins County Area Arts Council has planned a new art show and artist reception each month at Meadowlark Gallery in Grant. Kicking off the 2013 season will be P...
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SourceGas customers should be aware of a variety of nationwide billing scams targeting utility customers. The scams range from an individual trying to obtain personal information from a customer to attempts to illegally obtain payments from customers. ...
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A half-day workshop March 19 at Scottsbluff will provide general instruction for people who want to become certified as arborists by the International Society of Arborists. The workshop will take place from 1-5 p.m. in the North Platte Natural Resources D...
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As graduation approaches for many area young people, the Perkins County Health Services Foundation is offering several scholarships. The scholarships available are for graduating seniors from Perkins County and Wallace Schools who plan to enter a healt...
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Metcalf of Doane Dean’s List
Tanya Metcalf of Elsie has been named to the Doane College Dean’s List for Fall 2012. Students must achieve a minimum 3.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to qualify for this academic distinction.
Ogg performs in UNK ...
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Feb. 28-March 6All Times MountainThursday, Feb. 28-March 2 Girls state basketballSaturday, March 2 8 a.m. PCY wrestling meet PCHS gymMonday, March 4 6 p.m. FFA Hired Hand Auction, high school multi-purpose roomTuesday, March 5 8 a.m. SPVA speech at Suther...
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By Shelby FrieszNebraska News Service More access to emergency funds could be available to school districts under a bill heard in the Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature. Sen. Ken Haar of Malcolm presented the bill (LB201) that would allow sch...
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By Joseph Moore Nebraska News Service Nebraska is losing its younger, college educated population to other states. Between 2000 and 2010, the state experienced a net outmigration of 20-29 year olds, according to census data compiled by David Drozd of the ...
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Proud of our wrestlers
By Larry PritchettPast PCHS activities director
State Champion Wrestler It is always super to be a state champion in any sport, but Austin Thelander, Perkins County senior, comes home from Omaha with a state champion medal and the...
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By Pastor Vince CarrigSports Writer Dundy County-Stratton guard Cade Duvel put away two wide-open shots in the fourth quarter and his Tigers eliminated the Plainsmen from the NSAA playoffs with a 47-32 win last Tuesday (Feb. 19) at McCook High School....
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By LaDonna SwedbergSports Writer It all comes down to districts, all season long each team works to improve to be at their very best at the end of the season and ready for the district tournament. Wallace did improve and had an impressive end to their re...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Kimball has approached members of the SPVA Conference of its interest in being a seventh SPVA member. At a meeting last week, Chase County Schools Athletic Director Troy Hauxwell told board members that Kimball scho...
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Following districts Sunday, Feb. 17, in Imperial, 12 youths from southwest Nebraska will move on to the regional competition in the Knights of Columbus free throw shooting competition. Youths who shot the best among their age groups and how many...
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A well-attended cheer clinic for the younger set was held Saturday by the Perkins County cheerleaders and their coaches with 44 little girls who learned cheers and chants, then performed in the afternoon. Proceeds from the clinic go toward suppl...
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The Wallace junior high boys basketball team earned the first place plaque in their home tournament. Other participating teams were Sutherland and Wauneta-Palisade. Team members are (Front row, l-r): Alex Schmailzl, Bailey Kennicutt, Logan Rosen...
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Pheasants Forever (PF) has named Colby Kerber of Broken Bow, Neb., as the organization’s new regional wildlife biologist for western Nebraska. Kerber will work at raising and expending funds on wildlife habitat and conservation education, and also with ...
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Reporting dates and guidelines announced
By Teri Moss, County Executive Director927 Central Ave., Grant NE
DCP/ACRE Signup The Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program are being offered for t...
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Steve Hanson, a cow-calf/feeding operator from Elsie has been named Region VII Vice President (RVP) for the Federation of State Beef Councils, a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). He was elected by Nebraska cattle producers du...
