Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake

Lincoln, NE – The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Kirman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County.

DeLayne Currie crowned 2024 Pawnee County Fair Queen

Pawnee County Agricultural Society Board MemberEach year the Pawnee County Agricultural Society crowns a young woman to serve as the Pawnee County Fair Queen. This year, DeLanye Currie of Crab Orchard is the 2024 Pawnee County Fair Queen.

Courthouse Report

Documentary Stamp Tax: $2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy, TDtrustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.

From Our Files

10 Years Ago – June 26, 2014The Vivian Cockrell trial scheduled for Wednesday was canceled. Her attorney reached a plea agreement with prosecutor County Attorney Jennifer Stehlik Ladman Monday afternoon. Cockrell will plead July 7 at 1 p.m.

C.W. Chambers, stories from 1876

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.C. W. Chambers died in 1939 at the age of 86.

Lung Nodules

A very common topic that comes up is the conversation of lung nodules. Many people every day receive a chest x-ray or a CT scan of their chest for innumerable reasons. Oftentimes when we do these tests, we also discover unexpected findings.

USDA Forest Service Invests $380k to restore forests, and reduce wildfire risk in the Rocky Mountain Region

The Tribal Forest Protection Act and Good Neighbor Authority leverage Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to accomplish critical work on national forests and grasslands LAKEWOOD, Colo.

2024 Lewiston Alumni Banquet

The 2024 Lewiston Alumni Banquet was held Saturday evening, June 8, with nearly 150 alumni and guests attending. Lewiston Board of Education President, Aaron Rule (class of 1999) presided.

Homestead Harmonizers to sing at Salem UCC on June 30th

Every one is invited to join us for a morning of music provided by the Homestead Harmonizers. This group is led by Scott Spilker and has members from Southeast Nebraska.Many of you will remember the Salem’s Men’s Choir who sang together for many years with Gilbert Richardson at the piano.