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Food Bank coming Food Bank of Lincoln is doing another food distribution on Wednesday June 17th at the Pawnee City High School June 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ray Kappel/Republican

Ray Kappel/Republican

Memorial Day 2020

Many wonderful volunteers helped set up the flags around the Pawnee Courthouse square last Friday for Memorial Day.
Rudy Vrtiska and his new business. Sharla Sitzman Photo

Rudy Vrtiska and his new business. Sharla Sitzman Photo

New online auction business in Table Rock

Table Rock loves new businesses. Some of our older businesses have long been vital to our community, like Binder Brothers, which has been around for about 70 years, and the State Bank of Table Rock, which counts about 135 years. We’ve welcomed some new proprietors in recent times.

Tyson Foods among those hit by Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 continues to damage the country’s food chain. Thousands of meat processing plant workers across the country have become ill after testing positive for Covid-19. Several have died, according to published reports.

Memorial Day services canceled

The regular Memorial Day program at the Pawnee City Cemetery has been canceled because of the issues with the Covid-19 virus. Instead, at noon Memorial Day, tentative plans are to still have a rifle salute and taps will be played.

Ave. of Flags volunteers

The Pawnee County Avenue of Flags committee will meet at the Courthouse on Friday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. to put up the flags. They will take them down Monday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m.       To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition http://www.etypeservices.

Wear a mask to save lives

Wearing a mask is not only important, it’s life-saving. You may be a carrier of COVID-19 and be asymptomatic. By wearing a mask you’re stopping the spread and protecting others.

Primary recap

Covid-19 didn’t dent the voting much for the Primary. More than 50 percent of Pawnee County registered voters voted. (For all official results see inside the paper.) Pawnee County has 1,822 registered voters with 980 that voted in the Primary. The voter turnout percentage was 53.79%.
Lawrence Wilcox, a fallen soldier of the Korean War

Lawrence Wilcox, a fallen soldier of the Korean War

Lawrence Wilcox, a fallen soldier of the Korean War

Lawrence Wilcox was a young man who died 70 years ago, 6,000 miles from home. It was in the earliest days of the Korean War, called often now the “Forgotten War." Lawrence A. Wilcox (1932 - 1950) was the youngest of the dozen children of Addie and Ernest Wilcox.
Pawnee County Artist sketches touch the hearts of many

Pawnee County Artist sketches touch the hearts of many

Pawnee County Artist sketches touch the hearts of many

There is a huge amount of talent in Pawnee County. Some have moved away. Some have stayed and some have moved to Pawnee County. We are fortunate and these talented people deserve some recognition. I have never met a Hinrichsen without talent!