Local News
When Richard “Dick” Thurin learned he had been selected as the 2026 Perkins County Fair Parade Grand Marshal, his reaction was immediate.
Deanne and Jayson Bishop will be honored at the parade on Saturday as they are recognized as this year’s Good Neighbor recipients.
For Jayson and Deanne Bishop, giving back to the community has never been about recognition.
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Sports
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
Grant Tribune Sentinel
Madison Potts showed out in the distance running for the Lady Plainsmen. Madi took first place in the 3200 with a time of 12:24.85. She also took the runner up finish in the 1600.
The Lady Plainsmen qualified four individual athletes in five events, while the Plainsmen boys advanced the 3,200-meter relay team to Omaha after earning a wildcard berth with a third-place finish.
The Perkins County Schools track and field teams competed at the Paxton Last Chance Meet on Thursday, May 7, at Sutherland Public Schools after the Best of the Midwest meet was canceled because of
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
School
Perkins County was honored as Nebraska’s 2025-2026 Outstanding Secondary Agricultural Program by the Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association. The award recognizes programs that demonstrate exceptional growth and achievement over the past five years through innovative classroom instruction, experiential learning opportunities, FFA involvement and strong community partnerships.
The Nebraska Agriculture Educators Association (NAEA) is proud to recognize the Perkins County agricultural education program with the Outstanding Secondary Program Award, honoring programs that de
By Emily Lenhart
PC FFA Chapter Reporter
The Perkins County High School held a graduation ceremony on May 9. Above left: The class of 2026 participates in the “turning of the tassel,” before throwing their caps.
Family, friends and community members gathered Saturday afternoon, May 9, to celebrate the 33 graduates of the Perkins County High School Class of 2026 during commencement exercises held in the hig
Ag & Business
Osiel Bonaga and Jose Ortiz Villapando are ready to serve Perkins County and beyond through J&D Mobile Car Wash. Call or text to schedule your vehicle at 620-444-0548. They can also be found on Facebook.
What started as a passion for clean vehicles has grown into a family-run business that is bringing professional detailing services directly to customers across Perkins County.
Author of “Fractured,” Taunee Watson signs one of her books, inside her bakery “Butter and Bliss.”
By Emmalee Parsley Stevens
Grant Tribune Sentinel
Producers and industry representatives gather in wheat field for the Wheat Variety Tour in Grant.
A field day at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center will be held in conjunction with the 2026 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wheat Variety Tour on June 16 at 9 a.m. MT.
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