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Firefighters contain 'Camden Fire' north of Scottsbluff
A large grassfire that started Thursday afternoon was contained by evening. Region 22 Emergency Management issued an alert about the grass fire at about 1:57 p.m. Residents near the fire, which started in an area between County Road G and Lake Minatare Road and County Road 24 and County Road 27, were advised by that they may need to evacuate. Reports indicated that some evacuations had occurred, though a specific number was not available as of publication.
Three Box Butte County teens competing in Scotts Bluff County Fair Pageant
Three Box Butte County teens are among the twelve local teens who will share their wit, wisdom and talents as they compete in the Miss Scotts Bluff County Fair Pageant on Saturday, July 27. The Miss Scotts Bluff County Fair Pageant will return this year to Gering High School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and competition starts at 7 p.m.
Junior Livestock Sale slated for Aug. 3
On behalf of the 4-H and FFA Youth in Scotts Bluff County, the public is invited to attend the 2024 Junior Livestock Sale at the Scotts Bluff County Fair, Saturday, Aug. 3. The sale will begin at 9 a.m. in the Livestock Pavilion at the Scotts Bluff County fairgrounds in Mitchell.
Farm tasks inspire popular Chore Time Relay, Tug of War competitions
Good-natured fun can get a little dirty as the Chore Time Relay and the Tug of War return to the Scotts Bluff County Fair on Tuesday, July 30. It will be the sixth year for the Chore Time Relay, Alan Held, Scottsbluff High School FFA adviser and ag teacher, told the Star-Herald.
Little captures Miss Scotts Bluff County Fair Queen title; Meier wins teen crown
GERING — Countless months of preparation capped by a long week of rehearsals and day of competition led to Sierra Little's coronation. The incoming Scottsbluff High School senior earned the crown of Miss Scotts Bluff County Fair Queen Saturday night at Gering High School. Gering junior Anna Meier garnered the the Miss Scotts Bluff County Fair Teen Queen title.
Nebraska First Lego League Team Places in Top Ten at Florida Sunshine Invitational
Brightly colored robots sat under colorful banners with team names heralding the owners, Legoborci z Oravy, Sumrall NanoBots, and Panhandle Cookie Bytes. The teams and their robots were among 50 national and international teams gathered for the inaugural FIRST Lego League Florida Sunshine Invitational from June 19-22 at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Parade kicks off week of activities at Scotts Bluff County Fair
The Scotts Bluff County Fair parade will sport a patriotic theme this year on Saturday, July 27. Shane Reinpold is organizing the parade for the 13th year on behalf of the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce. Grand marshals for the parade will be Gold Star families, family members of a service member who has died while serving the nation during conflict. Reinpold said he has extended an invitation to area Gold Star families to participate in the parade through the American Legion and others.
Businesses challenged to decorate for Old West Balloon Fest
The Old West Balloon Fest Committee, the Scotts Bluff Area Visitors Bureau and the Gering Visitors Bureau announce the sixth annual Downtown Decorating Contest to commemorate Old West Balloon Fest. This is a special year of Old West Balloon Fest as the committee celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the...
WCCA Board of Governors to fill District 3 Vacancy
The Western Community College Area Board of Governors has declared a vacancy in District 3 due to the resignation of Misty Curtis, effective June 26. The Board is seeking individuals who are interested in filling the vacant position. Persons residing in Western Community College Area Electoral District 3 who are...
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