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Best of Show artist busy with creating great art

Best of Show artist busy with creating great art

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Best of Show artist busy with creating great art

Ray Kappel News Editor
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
I discovered several great Nebraska artists at the Plein Air painting event in Auburn last fall. One of those was Priscilla Portenier. She won Best of Show and I wanted to revisit her and where she’s at. It is no secret that I am a big supporter of arts in Nebraska and in our area.
NEW POLKA SERIES KICKS OFF WITH PARTY IN HONOR OF EVELYN PETTINGER’S 103RD

NEW POLKA SERIES KICKS OFF WITH PARTY IN HONOR OF EVELYN PETTINGER’S 103RD

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NEW POLKA SERIES KICKS OFF WITH PARTY IN HONOR OF EVELYN PETTINGER’S 103RD

Sharla Sitzman
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Evelyn Pettinger turns 103 on January 30. She was born Evelyn Mach and grew up in rural Du Bois. She went to country school, and when it came time for high school, she rode her pony to town. Her parents were big supporters of the new ZCBJ Lodge hall. Yes, it was new when Evelyn was young.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Commissioner District 3: Jan Lang - Incumbent Lewiston Consolidated School Board: Aaron Rule - Incumbent

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Pawnee Man Killed in Crash

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Otoe County Deputies and the Nebraska State Patrol responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash east of Palmyra on Saturday at around 12:38 a.m. A head-on crash occurred between a semi-truck and an SUV, in the West bound lanes of Highway 2.
How I got my eagle

How I got my eagle

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How I got my eagle

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
How I got my eagle picture by Ray Kappel. I headed to the city pond last Thursday snapped a photo and headed down 65 like I usually do. Didn’t see anything and turned around. I headed back and then I saw him. I expected him to bolt so I parked away and took some. Then I moved closer took some more.
COVID Prevent/Treatment Update

COVID Prevent/Treatment Update

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COVID Prevent/Treatment Update

Dr. Kent Niss Written By Dr. Kent Niss
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
We all at Pawnee County Memorial Hospital and Rural Health Clinic (PCMH) are very thankful for the ability to care for our community and are grateful for the support you all have given us over these last two years during the COVID pandemic.
Frankie L. Vrbicky

Frankie L. Vrbicky

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Frankie L. Vrbicky

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Frankie Lawrence Vrbicky was born on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Faith Regional Health Center in Norfolk, Neb. to Mark and Bonnie Vrbicky of Wayne, Neb. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and was 22” long. Big brother Ben, 5, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Paul and Carol Sisco of Burchard, Neb.
Juli Habegger, PA

Juli Habegger, PA

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When You Find a Breast Lump

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
With breast cancer in the news and in all the lay magazines, finding a lump in the breast is of great concern to a woman. What should you do when What should you do when you discover a lump? The first thing you should do is see your doctor right away.
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