Happy Holy New Year

“Happy New Year”, of course, is the traditional greeting. “Holy” puts a different spin to it. Will your new year be holy? And what does that even mean? I remember in my sports days in high school and college how SOME players would change during the season of their sport(s).

Top tips for organized tax filing

(StatePoint) 2020 was a particularly stressful year -- but filing its taxes doesn’t need to be. With the following tips, you can stay organized and coolheaded throughout the process. File Early File early so you check this major to-do off your list and relax.

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-Margaret C. Bookwalter to Kevin L. Coudeyras and Cyndee L.

Burchard Lake sunset

Photo taken this Fall/Early Winter of Burchard Lake sunset captured by photographer Ray Kappel.

City to help with planter watering

The City Crew will do the watering of the downtown planters following action by the City Council at Monday’s regular meeting. The Council voted 4-0 in favor of the idea. Volunteers will still be needed on the weekends as the City will take care of Monday through Friday.

Truck runs off road

An Allied Van Lines truck driven by Matthew Wright of Fremont ran off the road just north of Pawnee City last week. He was northbound. The Sheriff’s Office said the truck sustained $10,000 in damage after striking a culvert and hitting the ditch. The driver was not cited.