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December is Leading Month for U.S. Home Fires

December 2, 2024 -- Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals – hallmarks of the holiday season – present potential fire hazards that collectively contribute to an increase in U.S. home fires each December.

Houseplant care in the winter

Houseplants can be a great way for a gardening fanatic to get through the winter season. I recently have gotten a nice collection of houseplants started. As we move into the holiday season, we may be receiving houseplants as gifts.
The Docket

The Docket

The Docket

These 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 November 21 in the Pawnee County Courthouse.

District Court

These are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County District 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 District Court was held November 18 in the Pawnee County Courthouse.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Project 2030 Homes

PAWNEE CITY, NE — The Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the first two homes in the Vision 2030 housing initiative, marking the beginning of a project that will bring 25 new homes to the community.
10th Annual Candle Lighting

10th Annual Candle Lighting

10th Annual Candle Lighting

ThisSunday,December 8th at 5:30 pm, is the 10th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony honoring those in our past who lit our lives. It lasts about 20 minutes. We turn all the lights off before we light candles, and it’s very moving. It is at the Museum of Old St.
Pictured L to R: Nicole Crittenden, Alexis Hein, Caralyn Friedly and Beverly Smith. Not pictured staff members are: Betty Cary, Neveah Blecha, Patricia Snyder, Samantha Plock, Kristy Sherk, Michael Sherk, Angela Wilkinson, Joshua Smith, Twila Bax and Kori Speckman.

Pictured L to R: Nicole Crittenden, Alexis Hein, Caralyn Friedly and Beverly Smith. Not pictured staff members are: Betty Cary, Neveah Blecha, Patricia Snyder, Samantha Plock, Kristy Sherk, Michael Sherk, Angela Wilkinson, Joshua Smith, Twila Bax and Kori Speckman.

Pawnee City Assisted Living November Business of the Month

The concept of Pawnee City Assisted Living (PCAL) was started by Alan Richard in 2011. Donations from generous local business and individual donors along with a USDA loan was obtained to build the facility. The City of Pawnee City applied for the USDA loan and leases the building to PCAL.

City Council Votes to Approve Micro-TIF Proposal

The Pawnee City City Council voted Monday, November 26th to approve the micro-TIF proposal brought to them by Alison Borer of Partner Cline Williams, LLP. This plan will allow the city to apply for tax increment financing for new houses in Pawnee City on a very small level.
Jamie Kramer and Angie Hunt started to work on Christmas decorations at the Little Brown Jug in Pawnee City. They invite people to help decorate the huge tree they have set up under the sign for the Brown Jug.

Jamie Kramer and Angie Hunt started to work on Christmas decorations at the Little Brown Jug in Pawnee City. They invite people to help decorate the huge tree they have set up under the sign for the Brown Jug.

Jamie Kramer and Angie Hunt