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Harbor Freight store opens May 1

CALABASAS, Calif.—Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, will officially open its new store in Beatrice on Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m. The Beatrice store, located at 2205 N 6th Street, is the 7th Harbor Freight Tools store in Nebraska.

Water Tower Rehabilitation Project

During the month of May 2021, the City of Pawnee City is having the Water Tower interior liner sand blasted and relined, the outside repainted and some welding and code updating done to the tower. This project estimate start date is May 1, 2021 and is scheduled to last until May 31, 2021.
Carrie Ramsey, PA

Carrie Ramsey, PA

Treat Lyme Disease Early

Deer ticks have increased in recent years, both in number and in their range. These small ticks are very hard to pull out once they have become attached—often the mouthparts break off in the skin and may need to be removed by your doctor.

From Our Files

2011-10 Years Ago The City of Pawnee City was recognized Monday, in honor of Earth Day, for securing the funding needed to purchase a 10-bin recycling trailer.

Bloodmobile Results

Covid has brought about many challenges, but with our donors and the use of the Poteet Hall, our Blood Drive is still doing well! Thank you to the Methodist Church for allowing us to use the Hall during the pandemic for our Blood Drives every 2 months.

Courthouse Report

Real Estate Transfers 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. JTWD-Robert P. Russell and Joann E. Russell transferred to James R.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Friday, April 16 9:15-noon and 1-4-Driver’s License Examiners at the Pawnee County Courthouse. Monday, April 19 7:30 p.m.
HTRS kids receive their Golden Sower Awards

HTRS kids receive their Golden Sower Awards

HTRS kids receive their Golden Sower Awards

Mary Moser reads to HTRS students who got their Golden Sower Awards at the Pawnee City Public Library Tuesday. Ray Kappel/Republican
Maysn Arena earns State FFA Degree

Maysn Arena earns State FFA Degree

Maysn Arena earns State FFA Degree

Though the 93rd Nebraska State FFA Convention was not an in-person event, FFA members across the state were still recognized virtually. Masyn Arena, a senior at Lewiston Consolidated School, and member of the Lewiston FFA Chapter, earned her State FFA Degree on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Sarah Smyth initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

Sarah Smyth of Pawnee City, Nebraska, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Smyth was initiated at Wayne State College.