Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium tanks

LINCOLN, Neb. – After a recent discovery of invasive zebra mussels within Marimo or “moss” balls used in aquarium tanks, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is urging the public to take precautions to prevent the spread of this highly destructive species.

Courthouse Report

Real Estate Transfers No real estate transfers recorded in the past week. County Court Speeding: Brett A. Hildebrand, $25; Salena A. Woodrow, $25. Accident On March 20 at 2:52 p.m. A 2012 Ford F150 pickup driven by Keith A.

Special signs for healthcare workers

Pawnee County Memorial Hospital would like to thank everyone in the community that thought of us with this awesome sign and special treat bags for all of our employees. It is an honor to serve such a generous community. Similar signs appear at Premier Estates and Pawnee City Assisted Living.,

A memory of a Gold Star for piano lesson

By Vic Faesser A well-done lesson with my piano teacher would earn me a gold star. I probably started lessons when I was six or seven, a year or two after we had arrived at Ogallala, Nebraska, from Bremerhaven, Germany. Juan Huss, a handsome Hispanic man, was my first instructor.

Retail prices for fertilizer going up sharply

The retail prices for fertilizer are continuing to rise as area farmers head into planting season The eight leading fertilizers tracked by DTN/Progressive Farmer Magazine, are all up in price according to Russ Quinn who writes for that company.

ESU 4 purchases Carson Bank Building

The vision of ESU 4 is to create a dynamic revolution in education. Their mission is to impact student learning through communication, accountability, and leadership. ESU 4 feels strongly in its commitment to education in Southeast Nebraska.

National Library Week at Pawnee City Public Library

The motto for this week is “Welcome to Your Library”. Since COVID prevented us from celebrating National Library Week last year, we are trying to safely put something together so we can celebrate this year. It may be a bit different, but we will be doing what we feel we can.

Chiefs mascot performs at Lewiston Schools

When the Kansas City Chiefs left the Super Bowl in Florida it was 70 degrees. When they touched down in Kansas City it was 7 degrees. The temperature change and the game were not a good experience for the team or the mascot KC Wolf. But wait till next year, the mascot said.