Monday was one of those beautiful fall days in the country. These kinds of days are becoming rare so we best enjoy them while they last. The recent freeze has caused leaves to fall from most of the trees. But some leaves are being stubborn, and just...

Presenting Biblical answers to tough questions. Q: If the Bible is true then how come there are so many different perspectives on what it really teaches? How can I tell who’s right? A: Let’s begin by stating there is only one completely right int...

Deer Hunting . . . It’s that time of the year and I haven’t said anything about my experiences deer hunting for a few years. Just didn’t have much to talk about. You may remember I used to keep track of the number of deer I harvested and the number o...

COVID-19 and quarantine requirements continue to disrupt the flow of city government, The Superior City Council’s first meeting of November was cancelled because a member had been exposed to COVID and could not attend. Quarantine requirements r...

Ocassionally we publish columns written by, award-winning, syndicated columnist, playwright, and author named Daris Howard. He sends us two columns a week with the hope our readers will enjoy them so much they will decide to order one of the books...

The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse, Monday, at 8:30 a.m. David Mussman and Timothy Zikmund were present. The death of James Keifer had left a vacancy on the board. The board discussed salary increases for elected...

Doug Peterson, Nebraska attorney general, said Linus Cloet, 60, of Sutton, was sentenced for pandering multiple victims, enticing them into commercial sex. Clay County District Court Judge Stephen R. Illingworth sentenced Cloet to 10 to 12 years in...

The monthly meeting for the Mankato Chamber of Commerce took place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Buffalo Roam with eight members present. President Jason Ortman called the meeting to order. Haley Nelson read the October minutes and they were approved....

Thanksgiving! Thanks Living! Thanks Giving! So many ways! Another most special holiday, yet so rushed and squeezed by the approaching Black Friday and Monday! On forming thoughts, they wandered toward sarcasm. Pondering the issues for a day, it was...

The Jewell County commissioners met Nov. 8, at 8:46 a.m. Commissioners Brent Beck, Steve Greene and Keith Roe were present, as was Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, for the meeting. Nancy Marihugh, health administrator, provided an update on COVID-19...

The Jewell County Commissioners, Steve Greene, Keith Roe and Brent Beck met Nov. 8 as the Board of County Canvassers. The meeting was opened to canvass the ballots from the Nov. 2, General Election. Carla J. Waugh, Jewell County clerk-election office...

Editorʼs Note: In recent days the Nebraska State Patrol held what was described as the last news conference to report on the earlier incident at the Agrex elevator. The conference was held in another community and this newspaper was not notified in...

The Red Cross Blood Mobile arrived in Nelson Friday morning with a full staff. The donors were pleased with the efficiency of the staff. The collection was a few units short of the goal, but 54 units were collected for patients in need. First Timers...

The majority of blood donors are unpaid volunteers who donate blood for a community supply. Many donate for several reasons. Despite the many reasons people donate, there are not enough potential donors to keep up with the need. Donating is...

Five local homes will be decorated and on display for folks to come in and begin to embrace the Christmas Spirit. The tour will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. Those opening their homes for the tour are Jalee and Nick Karmazin, Donna...

Marvin Henry Brockman was born to Norbert and Evelyn (Menke) Brockman on Aug. 29, 1936. He died Nov. 10, 2021 at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 12 days. Marvin was born on the family farm one mile north of Mount Clare; attended St. Stephens’ g...

Coaches from the Twin Valley Conference were able to get together last week and select the 2021 “All Conference” Volleyball team. The L-N Lady Raiders had two players receive the recognition of being included in the voting. Emma Epley was the sol...

Catherine V. Ahrens, 81, Superior, died Nov.15 at Deshler. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at Centennial Lutheran Church, Superior. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior. Visitation with friends will be from 4 to 8...