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Brookestone Acres celebrates 10 years, founders visit
Residents and staff at Brookestone Acres in Columbus celebrated not one, but two big moments on July 16: the 10 year anniversary and a visit from founders Jack and Eldora Vetter. The Vetters are themselves celebrating 50 years of their business, Vetter Senior Living, in 2025, so they started last...
Motorcycle crash on a highway leaves a Fullerton man dead
Boone County, Neb. — A motorcycle crash just north of Primrose has left a Fullerton man dead. The Boone County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened just after 5 p.m. Monday. They said a motorcycle driven by Todd Hellbusch, 60, was going south on Highway 52 when he ran...
Columbus homes for big families
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The Broken Mug in Columbus, a Nebraska Passport stop, aims to be a place for people to gather
COLUMBUS, Neb. — For years, the Nebraska Passport program has put names on a literal map, guiding curious tourists to hidden gems across the state. Columbus has been on the list several times over the years, and in 2024, another local favorite made it on the roster: the Broken Mug.
Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates
LINCOLN — The draft text of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes calls for new taxes on certain goods or services and phasing out most local K-12 property taxes over three years. The Nebraska Examiner obtained the draft document and verified it over the weekend...
Behind the Scenes: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper keeps eye on water quality of river, streams
Despite the Chattahoochee River Keeper organization existing for 30 years, the river watchdog nonprofit only began a consistent monitoring in the Columbus area in the last few years. Because of an expanding staff, a new water quality lab partnership at Columbus State University, and tips from locals concerned about water quality, the riverkeepers are showing up more often to test water in the river and creeks. For the last six months, the directors have been going out on the river to take water samples on the Chattahoochee. What is the water sampling process like and where do the results end up? The Ledger-Enquirer took a ride with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Executive Director Jason Ulseth and two other riverkeeper to watch as they gathered samples near the Phenix City, Alabama water treatment plant outfall.
Nebraska Passport: The Broken Mug in Columbus a place for people to gather
Mandy Tuls had a dream to one day operate her own space after she and her family had spent several years donating their time to a church and coffee shop in Lincoln. That dream came true in 2017 when Tuls opened her coffee shop and cafe, The Broken Mug. The shop is one of this year's Nebraska Passport stops.
Small effort, big impact: Big Pals Little Pals holds car wash, prepping for flea market
Those passing Bomgaars on July 13 may have noticed a group of hardworking individuals getting vehicles spic-and-span in the parking lot. These volunteers, the people of Big Pals Little Pals of Greater Columbus, were running one of their traditional fundraisers. Executive Director Aimee Heesacker said the group has made a habit of doing car washes to raise funds, thanks to community support.
Hartington Tops Albion To Win Area C-1 Junior Tourney
CREIGHTON, Neb. — Hartington took an early lead, then iced the game with a seven-run fifth inning to claim a 9-1 victory over Albion in the championship of the Area C-1 American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament, Tuesday in Creighton, Nebraska. Hartington advances to the Nebraska Class C Tournament, which...
Knopik farm tour is Aug. 17 near Primrose, Fullerton
The annual Knopik Farm Tour is Aug. 17 near Primrose and Fullerton. The annual tour is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Knopik Farm is a Organic Crop Improvement Association certified operation growing corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, alfalfa and cover crops. They also raise cattle, goats and chickens. The tour...
Hartington turns away Albion in Area 1 Juniors
CREIGHTON - The Hartington Post 4 Junior American Legion baseball team was the only team in Class C which didn't need to win an Area title to advance to this weekend's state tournament. As the host team of the festivities, Post 4 received a free pass to the event, but...
Motorcyclist from Fullerton dies in Boone County crash
A Fullerton man died on Monday as a result of a crash in western Boone County. Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, the Boone County 911 Center received a call about a motorcycle accident on Highway 52, north of Primrose, said Boone County Sheriff Denny Johnson in a press release. A...
Genoa man pleads no contest in DUI crash that killed one, plea deal reached
GENOA, Neb — A Genoa man accused of being drunk behind the wheel during a crash that left one person dead has taken a plea deal. Nathan Moseley, 19, pleaded no contest to DUI and motor vehicle homicide-willful/reckless. In exchange for his plea, the charges were reduced from motor vehicle homicide-DUI.
Albion, NE USA
In 2019 I was involved in a serious car accident. I went through many months of Physical Therapy and since that has finished I have been doing a Wellness program at the Boone County Health Center, our local hospital to keep myself moving and more active. I am handicapped because of the accident, but continue to slowly improve. On July 8th on my way in to work out I noticed something in the corner of a bench outside the door. I thought someone had dropped something, so I picked it up. It was a pretty little blue and white quilted heart that carried the message “I need a home – I found a quilted heart” and this web address. I was very pleased, and took it in to show multiple staff members who even checked out your website for me and they informed me it was legitimate. They also thought it was very neat. I brought it home and it is hanging in my kitchen next to a sign that says “Sew Many Fabrics – Sew Little Time”. You see, I used to quilt and haven’t been able to since my wreck because of a tremor in my hands. I would really like to get back to it. Sooo, to make a long story short, the heart has encouraged me to “Take heart”, all things are possible with God. Thank you for definitely brightening my day. God bless you.
The Broken Mug a place for people to gather
For years, the Nebraska Passport has put names on a literal map, guiding curious tourists to hidden gems across the state. Columbus has been on the list several times over the years, and in 2024, another local favorite made it on the roster: The Broken Mug. The coffee shop and...
Karissa Nichols awarded $8,500 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
Karissa Nichols of Columbus has been awarded a fellowship worth $8,500 by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Nichols is one of 62 recipients nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. Nichols received a...
Silver Creek Township crash injures 3
Three people were taken to the hospital after a Sunday crash on the M62 Highway and Indian Lake Road in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Daniel French, 49, Dowagiac, was driving eastbound on M62 at approximately 12:31 p.m. Sunday. At the same time, a vehicle traveling northbound on Indian Lake Road failed to yield the right of way. This caused French, attempting to avoid a traffic crash, to strike an embankment.
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