From Our Files

10 Years Ago – May 28, 2015Michael Ryan incarcerated since Sept. 12 of 1985, died at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution Sunday at about 7:45 p.m. Former District Judge Randall Rehmeier was the special prosecutor in the Ryan case and now serves on the Nebraska Parole Board.

Statement by Mark McHargue, President - Nebraska Farm Bureau, regarding Make America Healthy Again Report

LINCOLN, NEB. – “Nebraska Farm Bureau is highly disappointed in the recently released Make Our Children Healthy Again or MAHA Report. It is abundantly clear the report was written to cast doubt and fear about our food system, highlighting outlier studies and unproven theories.

One old soldier isn’t fading away, still trying to help freedom fighters in Ukraine

“Old soldiers don’t die, they just fade away.”Gen. Douglas MacArthur, a World War II hero, used that phrase in his farewell address to the U.S. Congress more than 70 years ago.But the comment doesn’t come within a country mile of describing one, old Nebraska soldier.

Drought Management Response

In southeast Nebraska groundwater is a rare resource we are fortunate to have, but it’s also severely stressed over the last few summers. Our groundwater is recharged solely by precipitation, and water levels are dropping fast due to these exceptionally dry years.

Gov. Pillen Signs Bill to Protect Power Grid from Cryptocurrency Operation Use

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed into law LB526, introduced on his behalf by Senator Mike Jacobson. The legislation helps to preserve electrical service to homes, businesses and other Nebraska customers, by establishing requirements for cryptocurrency mining operations.

What is the best way to deter the ticks

First, we want to make everyone aware that we now have a question box in the lobby of the clinic for you to ask medical questions in an anonymous fashion. We will try to work hard to answer these questions in the newspaper or on our Facebook page.

2025 Legislative Session ending soon

The Legislature has less than ten working days left, and we will be working on some high-profile bills before we conclude the 2025 Legislative Session. We are currently scheduled to adjourn and complete session activities on Monday, June 9.Last week, Governor Pillen vetoed two bills.

At The Dubois Západní Česko Bratrská Jednota Hall (ZCBJ)

Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.Part 3, RestorationFrom Sharla: This is the last of a series about the DuBois ZCBJ Hall.

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 May 15 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.

District Court

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County District 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 District Court was held May 19 in the Pawnee County Courthouse.