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Rev. Ward Merritt spoke at the services for over 50 years, until his death in 1987 Photo courtesy of Sharla Sitzman

Rev. Ward Merritt spoke at the services for over 50 years, until his death in 1987 Photo courtesy of Sharla Sitzman

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Czech National Cemetery Memorial Day Celebration Sunday at 3:30 pm

Sharla Sitzman
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Polka music will again be part of the celebration of Memorial Day at the Czech National Cemetery southwest of Humboldt. It begins on Sunday, May 24 at 3:30 pm. Joe Stehlik of Pawnee City will be the speaker, and the musicians will be from the area as well.
Ralph Schiffbauer delivers a speech at his drug court graduation

Ralph Schiffbauer delivers a speech at his drug court graduation

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Ralph Schiffbauer Graduates Drug Court

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Pawnee County’s Ralph Shiffbauer was one of graduates of Problem Solving Court on Tuesday, May 12. The program, more commonly referred to as Drug Court, is held in Nemaha County and presided over by Judge Richard Smith.

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Last Call to Claim Tattered Flags

Submitted By Katy Kreifel
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Pawnee County Avenue of Flags has been able to replace veteran’s tattered flags from generous family and community donations. However, there are still many tattered flags thay may be claimed by anyone wanting to have them.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsWednesday, May 209:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Word Search at Table Rock Senior Center.Thursday, May 219:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m. 4 p.m. -Table Rock Library open.
Peter Gold with is wife Julia. He served in the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Peter Gold with is wife Julia. He served in the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteers.

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R. P. Jennings,A Confederate Among Yankees

Don’t You Just Love A Good Story?
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A number of local men who fought in the Civil War were in the same battles as R. P. Jennings – the Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Antietam, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor. However, of all the old soldiers of the Union, Peter Gold was the most likely to have come face to face with Jennings.
Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

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Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
With that good spring air blowing through your windows, you might be looking at your curtains or blinds and wanting a refresh. Before you head to Amazon to purchase new curtains, consider making your own! In this way you can have completely custom curtains for much less.1) Measure.
Retirement celebration at

Retirement celebration at

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Retirement celebration at Pawnee City Schools

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Pawnee City Public School personnel recognized two retiring employees for their years of dedicated service to students and the school district.Board President Jason Vetrovsky and Superintendent Todd Evans honored Mr. Larry Borcher and Mrs.

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Reader Comment

Michael Bacon
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Inspired by the nice article by Dr. Willaim Snyder in a recent issue, I am motived to add some to his piece. By the way, Snyder long ago adopted the nick-name of “duke.” It is ironic that a star centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, also named Snyder, caught wind of this and took it for himself.

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Summer Lawncare

Nicole Stoner
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Spring is in full swing now and the lawns are really enjoying this weather. Lawns have greened up and are growing like crazy. Here’s a few tips to help you manage your lawn this spring and summer.MowingMowing is the most of our lawncare activities throughout the summer months.
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