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Juli Habegger, PA

Juli Habegger, PA

How To Remove Ticks

Now that the ticks are out again, it is time to review the best ways to remove them. There are many methods, none of which is successful every time.

County roads are in fair condition

The Pawnee County roads are in fair shape, said Chris Rauner, County Roads Superintendent. “We have had some minor damage due to heavy rains in some locations but nowhere near the extent of last year. Mostly all rock roads are in good repair.
Early morning emergency

Early morning emergency

Early morning emergency

Fire and rescue units from Pawnee City were called to the Matt J. Bloss residence around 4 a.m. Monday morning. Occupants of the house woke up and smelled smoke and called the fire department.
Laura Poskochil Ray Kappel/Republican

Laura Poskochil Ray Kappel/Republican

New face at City Hall

Laura Poskochil is the Utilities Billing Clerk at Pawnee City City Hall. Poskochil graduated from Pawnee City High School in 2004.

City purchases new pickup for $32,500

The Pawnee City City Council met June 22 at the Fairview Golf Course. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting: The City purchased a new pickup for $32,500 from Brinkman’s in Tecumseh. The City hired Sherand Warren, a Colorado man, for the part-time summer help.
Bill Kruger of River Valley Memorials worked on the Veterans Memorial in Tecumseh recently. Ray Kappel/Republican

Bill Kruger of River Valley Memorials worked on the Veterans Memorial in Tecumseh recently. Ray Kappel/Republican

River Valley Memorials opens in Pawnee City

River Valley Memorials in Auburn has opened an office in Pawnee City. They are located next to the laundromat in downtown Pawnee City.
Pictured are Art Ross and his mother Kathy and his son Colton. Ray Kappel/Republican

Pictured are Art Ross and his mother Kathy and his son Colton. Ray Kappel/Republican

New restaurant and bar in DuBois

The area has a new place to eat and drink. Roosters has opened in DuBois. It is in the old Shirley’s Building. The owner is Art Ross and the name of the restaurant and bar comes from his son Colton’s nickname. For the first month, he plans to be open seven days a week.

Area Fireworks displays

The Fourth of July fireworks to celebrate Independence Day will still be held in the area. The Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce will hold its usual show at the Fairgrounds at dark. In Bern, the usual show will go off at dark with fireworks display only, following Covid-19 guidelines.
New flags in Steinauer

New flags in Steinauer

New flags in Steinauer

The Steinauer Community Club purchased Avenue Flags for the main street into Steinauer. Thanks to Byford and Gloria Schmit for installing the new brackets and flags! Pictured is Byford Schmit.
Same Song Second Verse, Only this week is worse

Same Song Second Verse, Only this week is worse

Same Song Second Verse, Only this week is worse.

Last week I could use my right arm. This week the pain is too much to do a good job, so the words that you read may not be the same ones I intended. Normally this column is about 400 words, not this week. As for my health last week I was in the hospital. This week I am in the assisted living.