Over 500 Deer Received for Processing

By Sharla Sitzman 565 carcasses, whole deer. That’s how many Den’s Country Meats took in for the hunting season that just closed. They also took in a few elk and antelope, hunted elsewhere. They don’t keep track of how much “boneless trimmed” they take in, i.e.

Rev. Zenas Turman, 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.Last week, you met the eccentric Zenas Turman, an eccentric Methodist minister assigned to the Territory of Nebraska.

Lewiston School Spirit Crochet-Along

Welcome to section 8 of our Lewiston School Spirit Crochet-Along! Let’s grab our hooks and begin!Row 1: Double crochet in each stitch across. Ch 2. Turn (203) Row 2: Double crochet in the first 57 stitches. Change to white. Double crochet in the next 39 stitches. Change to maroon.

Nebraskans lament Tyson decision to close Lexington plant with 3,200 workers

Tyson operates meat plants in Nebraska communities, including Omaha. Its plant in Lexington, Nebraska, is set to close in January.

Small town forms ‘journalism trust’ to solicit donations, keep its local newspaper going

LINCOLN — Bev and Ron Puhalla came out of retirement 18 months ago to save their local paper, the Pawnee Republican, from closing down.

Pawnee City 2025 Christmas Festival

The 2025 Christmas Festival will be held on Thursday, December 4th, and all businesses are encouraged to stay open until 7:00 PM that evening. We are hoping this will be an eventful day and will start off a profitable holiday season for our Pawnee City businesses.

Pawnee City Blood Drive

The Pawnee City Blood Drive, which is put on by Red Cross, will be coming to town on Thursday, December 4th from 12pm to 6pm at the Methodist Poteet Hall. There is still several slots available for returning and new donors and every bit counts!

Hunters Helping the Hungry Program

It is illegal to buy or sell deer meat in Nebraska. Period. You can buy or sell the hide, hair, hooves, bones, or antlers of any deer that has been taken legally, but not the meat.

Pawnee City 2025 Community Assessment Survey InYour Mailbox

The City of Pawnee City is pursuing designation as a Leadership Certified Community. As part of this process, the city is seeking public input to better understand local satisfaction with key community services.