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The Begats coming Thursday to Venue
“The Begats,” repeat performers at The Venue in Albion, will be returning to entertain in Albion this Thursday night, July 18. The Begats were started as a two-man acoustic-folk band by Collin Heiler and Matthew Teeslink, but the band has grown to a jam group of as many as eight musicians.
John T. Zuroske, 99
A Mass of Christian Burial for John T. Zuroske, 99 of Albion, were held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion.Rev. Matt Gutowski and Rev. Msgr. John Perkinton officiated. Burial was at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Fullerton, with Military Rites conducted by American Legion Post #151 of Fullerton, and the Air Force Funeral Honor Guard.John Thomas Zuroske was born on…
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
Clay County murder case continued to July 31
CLAY CENTER, Neb. (KSNB) - The man accused of killing a Columbus woman and leaving her remains in a field appeared in Clay County District Court via telephone on Monday. Anthony Mattison, 35, of Osceola has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Jasmine Garnett. Her body was found in October 2022 in a Clay County field.
Genoa man convicted of motor vehicle homicide for death of Columbus woman
FULLERTON, Neb. (KSNB) - A Genoa man will be sentenced in October for his part in the drunk driving death of a Columbus woman. Court records show 19-year-old Nathan Moseley pleaded no contest and was convicted of felony motor vehicle homicide and misdemeanor driving under the influence. In a plea...
Connected to Columbus: Anthony Wielgus appointed to Columbus Police Department
When Anthony Wielgus, the newest Columbus Police officer, came to town in 1994, he wasn't exactly looking at a career in law enforcement. Recently, however, things started pushing him in that direction when he was looking for a new career path. "I was going to try to be a consultant...
The Broken Mug a place for people to gather
COLUMBUS — 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...
Columbus native wins gold medal at SkillsUSA National Championships
Five Wayne State College students won gold and bronze medals during the SkillsUSA National Championships at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 24-28 in Atlanta. Hailey Hoffman of Columbus and John Mann of Norfolk won the gold medal in the Robotics — Urban Search and Rescue category....
Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program changes name to CCH Student Nurse Internship
Columbus Community Hospital began its Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program in 2022. However, now that CCH has the opportunity to receive some state funding, it will rebrand the program to be called the CCH Student Nurse Internship. According to the Nebraska Center for Nursing, Nebraska will experience a workforce shortage of...
Todd Michael Hellbusch
FULLERTON — Todd Michael Hellbusch, 60, of Fullerton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Boone County Health Center in Albion, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Fullerton with the Rev. James Gruber officiating. Burial will follow in Peace Lutheran Cemetery near Belgrade.
Magician to present new show at Columbus Public Library
Columbus Public Library will be presenting Jeff Quinn, the magician, again on Sunday, July 21. He performed for the children for the Summer Reading program earlier this summer. Now he is bringing an entirely different show with different tricks. It will be at 2 p.m. July 21 in the Community...
Fire, police committees meet in Genoa Twp.
WESTERVILLE — Genoa Township’s Police Advisory Committee had its first meeting of 2024 on Jan. 10. “The committee discussed the purpose and goals of the Police Advisory Committee, as well as the expectations that everyone has for it going forward,” minutes said. “This is primarily an ‘advisory’ committee who acts as a sounding board for the community. We need to raise some of the community’s concerns (i.e. house checks, increased taxes, etc.).”
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 with six lawmakers who are part of a […] The post Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Columbus Community Hospital receives Parkinson's grant
Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the voices of people with Parkinson's, has named Columbus Community Hospital a 2024 SPEAK OUT! Grant Program recipient. Grant recipients include hospitals, universities, private practices and other organizations providing speech therapy across the United States and abroad. Each clinical education grant...
Todd Michael Hellbusch
FULLERTON—Todd Michael Hellbusch, 60, of Fullerton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Boone County Health Center in Albion, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Fullerton with Reverend James Gruber officiating. Burial will follow at Peace Lutheran Cemetery near Belgrade. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 18th at Palmer-Santin Funeral Home in Fullerton. Palmer-Santin Funeral Home is serving the family.
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...
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