News
The Nebraska Supreme Court will make a stop in Howard County next week as part of its annual Summer Tour, a statewide initiative designed to connect the state…
During a busy regular meeting last Tuesday, July 28th, the Howard County Board of Commissioners was approached about a plan by the Howard County Sheriff’s…
Just over one year after the installation of Boelus’ first new welcome sign, another has received an update.As part of the village’s ongoing beautification…
By News Staff
The Wolbach American Legion Family met at the Legion on July 21st. There were two Legion, one dual member, and five Auxiliary members present.Commander…
Sports
It went down to the wire in Centura’s firstround meeting with Creighton/ Bloomfield/ Wausa.The visitors on the scoreboard, Creighton/ Bloomfield/ Wausa, threw…
The Centura Seniors punched their tickets to the Nebraska American Legion State Baseball Tournament last Tuesday with a dominant 8-0 win over Loomis in the…
The St. Paul Seniors came just shy of reaching the American Legion State Baseball Tournament last Tuesday when they dropped two games to Ord in the Area 5…
For the second time in three years, the St. Paul Juniors secured their spot in the Nebraska American Legion Juniors State Baseball Tournament.In last Tuesday’s…
Opinion
Some folks, I see, are criticizing Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen for embarking on a trade mission to the Far East at a time when the state budget is bleeding…
It all started with a letter opener.You know, one of those tchotchkes that businesses hand out so that every time you open a bill or a letter from your grandma…
Things are getting plenty confusing about who is running for office this fall, and who isn’t.And that’s probably the intent.Every day, it seems, we have new…
This week, I have decided that every spelling error in the paper is the fault of one person.Mrs. Jane Loewe. Loewe, a long-time educator at Palmer Elementary…
Obituaries
Kimberley K. “Kim” Kosmicki, 67, of St. Paul, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at CHI Health—St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by her loving family…
LG Davolt, 97, of St. Paul, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.A memorial services will be held at 10…
Roland A. Trentman, 78, of St. Paul, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his residence.A celebration of Roland’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on…
Kathryn Elizabeth “Kathy” Gorecki, 72, of Farwell, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.Mass of Christian Burial…