Sheriff Office Welcomes New Deputy

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office recently hired 21-yearold Ashton McCown to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former deputy Taylor Bredemeier.McCown, who grew up in Fairbury, Nebraska, is a member of the Nebraska National Guard and is a first generation member of law enforcement.

Library News

Santa needs some special elves to help students pay off their overdue school lunch accounts. Donation envelopes can be found on the “Elf” Christmas tree at the Pawnee City Public Library.

US Senate in bipartisan vote passes bill to end recordbreaking shutdown, House up next

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.

Veterans Day 2025

From Our Files

Shayla Wissler has attended the last six National FFA Conventions, four of them as a high school member. Last year she competed in the National Farm Business Management Contest. This year, she went to the convention in Louisville, Kentucky, to receive her American FFA Degree.

Courthouse Report

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, October 27, 2025 through October 31, 2025: Animal Complaint, 1; Followup, 1; Handgun Permits, 3; Information only, 21; Spam, 10; Suspicious Activity, 1; VIN Inspections, 6; Welfare Check, 1.

The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County Court. The Pawnee Republican will report on them as they develop. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Pawnee County Court was held October 16 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.

SNAP Benefits Paused in November Due to Federal Shutdown

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), at the direction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), will pause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on October 29 due to the federal government shutdown.

Monday, November 10th the VFW Auxiliary will be handing out Poppies.

A BRIEF HISTORYSince 1922, the “Buddy” Poppy has been an integral part of the VFW community. As VFW’s official memorial flower, the Poppy represents the blood shed by American service members. It reiterates, the VFW will not forget their sacrifices.