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Last Call to Claim Tattered Flags

Submitted By Katy Kreifel
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Pawnee County Avenue of Flags has been able to replace veteran’s tattered flags from generous family and community donations. However, there are still many tattered flags thay may be claimed by anyone wanting to have them.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsWednesday, May 209:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Word Search at Table Rock Senior Center.Thursday, May 219:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m. 4 p.m. -Table Rock Library open.
Peter Gold with is wife Julia. He served in the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Peter Gold with is wife Julia. He served in the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteers.

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R. P. Jennings,A Confederate Among Yankees

Don’t You Just Love A Good Story?
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A number of local men who fought in the Civil War were in the same battles as R. P. Jennings – the Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Antietam, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor. However, of all the old soldiers of the Union, Peter Gold was the most likely to have come face to face with Jennings.
Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

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Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
With that good spring air blowing through your windows, you might be looking at your curtains or blinds and wanting a refresh. Before you head to Amazon to purchase new curtains, consider making your own! In this way you can have completely custom curtains for much less.1) Measure.
Retirement celebration at

Retirement celebration at

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Retirement celebration at Pawnee City Schools

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Pawnee City Public School personnel recognized two retiring employees for their years of dedicated service to students and the school district.Board President Jason Vetrovsky and Superintendent Todd Evans honored Mr. Larry Borcher and Mrs.

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Reader Comment

Michael Bacon
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Inspired by the nice article by Dr. Willaim Snyder in a recent issue, I am motived to add some to his piece. By the way, Snyder long ago adopted the nick-name of “duke.” It is ironic that a star centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, also named Snyder, caught wind of this and took it for himself.

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Summer Lawncare

Nicole Stoner
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Spring is in full swing now and the lawns are really enjoying this weather. Lawns have greened up and are growing like crazy. Here’s a few tips to help you manage your lawn this spring and summer.MowingMowing is the most of our lawncare activities throughout the summer months.
Left to right: Tucker Sporhase Jason Cumley Jace Rauner Cole Cumley Kohen Vetrovsky Waylon Strathman Amelia Strathman Abby Johnson Layne Johnson Not pictured Elise DeJonge Photo courtesy of Mary Moser

Left to right: Tucker Sporhase Jason Cumley Jace Rauner Cole Cumley Kohen Vetrovsky Waylon Strathman Amelia Strathman Abby Johnson Layne Johnson Not pictured Elise DeJonge Photo courtesy of Mary Moser

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Pawnee County Trap Season Ends With a Bang

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Pawnee County Trap Team ended the State Championship competition with a bang this year. The team organizer, Mary Moser, said the entire team improved greatly this year and two team members earned Most Improved Females awards.The leagues are separated into two groups, Juniors and Seniors.
Justice Currie

Justice Currie

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Local Student Headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lewiston — Justice Currie of Crab Orchard has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State on May 31 through June 6, 2026. Currie will study local, county, and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience.
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