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There’s probably not one local resident who knows more about the history of the production pet food in Hamilton County over the past four decades than Teresa White. The Giltner native, who has worked at the Mars Petcare production facility west of Aurora since before it even opened, retired last week after 40 years with the company.
Malcolm overcomes Sutton Jrs 12-4 in district championship game
Malcolm Junior Legion Post 354 will be heading to state after a 12-4 win over Sutton Tuesday night in the district championship game.With an eight-run first inning, Malcolm took an early lead, and despite Sutton’s efforts in the second inning with three runs, were unable to catch up.The Mustang’s first ...
Cornerstone Junior Kings rout Cozad to reach district final
MINDEN – The York Juniors kept cruising along at the B-6 area tournament Monday, rattling off their eighth consecutive victory in blowout fashion, eliminating Cozad with a 17-2 victory at the Kearney County Fairgrounds. With the win, the Cornerstone Kings advanced to Tuesday’s finals against host Minden, where York...
Clayton Rath
Clayton Anthony Rath, age 50, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Clay was undergoing treatment for throat cancer with a good prognosis, but he died very suddenly and unexpectedly of sepsis. Visitation will be held at the Higby-McQuiston Funeral Home in Aurora, on Thursday, July 18,...
Village board incumbents have just a few more days to file for reelection
YORK – Village board incumbents who want to seek reelection have just a few more days to file, if they want to run in the November General Election. Incumbents’ deadline for filing is July 15. Non-incumbents have until Aug. 1. All other races have already been solidified for...
A rundown of local events
YORK — York Public Schools will hold New Student Registration July 30 and 31. York Elementary School will hold New Student Registration on Tuesday, July 30 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 31 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. York Middle School will hold New Student Registration on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. Finally, York High School will hold New Student Registration on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. both days.
Central Valley Ag promotes grain bin safety with grain engulfment training trailer
YORK – Central Valley Ag (CVA) is proud to announce the completion of its groundbreaking grain engulfment trailer, designed to provide local first responders with training for grain bin rescues. Developed in partnership with EBM Construction, this $75,000 training tool began development in March 2023. Through a year of...
Wonderline: Readers eager for Treasure Hunt, city water fight
The following questions were asked recently on the Wonderline:. Q. I haven’t seen any information on finding the “Pirate’s treasure” (since we’re past the 4th of July). Did he come to York this year, or did Dave Sjuts tell him to stay home?. Q. I...
York-area Community Calendar
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a special Heritage Cooking Class on Saturday, July 13 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Bethesda Mennonite Church Kitchen. This event aims to bring community members together to celebrate and learn about the traditional foods that have been a staple of the area and its settlers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make classic Henderson favorites such as Apple Preischka, Verenike and New Year’s Cookies. The class is open to all, from seasoned cooks to those new to the kitchen. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at hchamber@mainstaycomm.net for early registration and more information.
Aurora man charged with child enticement, caught in undercover sting operation
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — An Aurora man faces charges after Grand Island Police said he enticed an officer posing as a 13-year-old girl. James Wert, 54, is charged in Hall County Court with six counts of child enticement by electronic device and 11 counts of enticement by electronic device.
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Organic transition academy set Aug. 2-3 in Lincoln area
A new training to help producers explore the transition and economics of certified organic production is set for Aug. 2-3 in the Lincoln area, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, Transition to Organic Partnership Program, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology. The free event...
Authorities identify victim in fatal York crash
York, Neb. — Authorities have identified the victim killed in a crash on the west side of York. The York County Sheriff's Office said the victim - 65-year-old Lucille Kennedy of Exeter - was killed in that crash Wednesday morning. Authorities said Kennedy was going east on Highway 34...
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