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Hare sentenced to Nebraska State Penitentiary

According to Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott, a 38 year old Merriman resident, Jesse L. Hare, was sentenced on Friday, February 19, 2021, in Cherry County District Court in the August 2020 shooting of his son, 20 year-old Logan Hare.

Test Nebraska to be held on Tuesdays at United Methodist Church

Test Nebraska will be hosted at the United Methodist Church north parking lot every Tuesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. To register, visit www.testnebraska.com. Preregistration is strongly encouraged.

BBB Scam Alert: Out-of-the-blue unemployment claim? It’s probably fraud

Feb. 17, 2020 — It’s another unwelcome byproduct of the pandemic: crooks are taking advantage of increased unemployment to collect benefits in the names of unsuspecting victims. Local businesses and consumers have been victims. This unemployment fraud is costing the United States government billions of dollars. Be sure to guard your personal information and report suspicious activities.

Repairs completed on two boat ramps in northeast Nebraska parks

LINCOLN – Boating prospects in northeast Nebraska are looking up with the completion of two state park area projects in 2020. The completion of a second boat ramp at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area’s Weigand Marina will alleviate long lines of boats waiting to put in or take out.

Deadline approaching for Nebraska Fish Art Contest

LINCOLN – Students can show off their art and writing skills by participating in the second annual Nebraska Fish Art Contest. The deadline for this contest for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade is March 31, 2021.

Anglers should get familiar with redesigned 2021 Fishing Guide

LINCOLN – A newly designed 2021 Fishing Guide makes it easier for anglers to find regulations specific to a water body and for new anglers to identify their catch. The recently released guide, published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a summary of Nebraska’s regulations, orders and statutes pertaining to fishing.

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Open House of New Ambulance Barn and Celebrating 50 Years of Service in the Brown County Area

Reminiscent of 2019, County Checking Roads for Washouts

Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Names 9-Year-Old Ryan Collins as the 2024 Citizen of the Year

Sandhill Precision Rifle Club Holds 2nd Annual Sandhills Shootout

Two Ainsworth Middle School Student Projects Compete at National History Day