Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Poultry

LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has detected a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Saunders County.State Veterinarian Dr.

Thoughts on Chickens & Eggs, Part 2

Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.An egg and some strips of bacon walk into a cafe. The waitresses gang up on them and toss them out, yelling, “We don’t serve breakfast!

Ron Puhalla in High Spirits After Battle Against Heart Problems

February is Heart Health Month. This was first observed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 when he urged Americans to pay attention to heart diseases. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness of heart health.

Pawnee City Council Approves Big Plans

The Pawnee City City Council approved plans from the Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce Development Director, Aaron Sawyer, for events at the amphitheater in Van Horne Park.The city is not involved in planning the events but have granted permission to Sawyer to reserve the park for the events.

From Our Files

10 Years Ago – February 12, 2015Lorrie Novak’s favorite mission as an Air Force pilot was flying into Damascus, Syria in 1986 to pick up relaeased hostage Fr. Lawrence Jenco and the negotiator Terry Waite (Waite was later held hostage himself for four years).

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, February 13 9:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. -Food Bank, Lake Park, Humboldt.Friday, February 149:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.

Thoughts on Chickens & Eggs, Part 1

Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.

Heart Health Month

February is not just for happy hearts on Valentine’s day but is a month where we focus on heart health! Heart disease is our nation’s number one cause of death and morbidity and therefore deserves a lot of attention.

The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County Court. The Pawnee Republican will report on them as they develop. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Pawnee County Court was held February 6 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.