For all those hunting for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, there is less than a week to accomplish this task. What once began years and years ago as a simple, thoughtful card gifting, expressing one’s love and thoughts for others, has gotten blo...

I was raised in a home that valued newspapers. When I was a pre-schooler, my parents and grandparents began reading newspaper stories to me. I’ll admit I was mainly interested in the pictures and the cartoons but that interest helped to earn me r...

While I don’t know how often, or with how much interest, you keep track of the various legislative bodies that affect your life, I try to keep up ‘somewhat.’ I mean our Democratic Republic demands a lot. We have the federal, the state, the county, th...

This time of year, and since I no longer have children in school, I hear from my friends less than I would like to. I received a text yesterday, “Are you alive?” The text was followed by a call, “Hey lady, how have you been? Sorry, it’s been a minut...

Before the year is out, South Central Public Power District plans to break ground for the construction of a new building at Clay Center. It will be used to store supplies and equipment and provide additional office space and a meeting room. When...

As many readers of this newspaper know, I like writing feature stories, especially feel good stories. I really like to write about couples and share their beautiful stories. For the past couple years, I've asked several couples if they would be...

In early June riders participating in the 41st Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) will get a close-up look at Nuckolls County. Though this year’s route will not bring them through Superior, they will come close and some may venture off the route t...

The Nebraska Department of Environment has approved the awarding of grants to 140 projects across the state. The grants will help fund litter and waste reduction projects, recycling programs and pay costs for scrap tire cleanups and collection of...

John Scroggin was a visionary Oak businessman. He was one of the first Nebraska residents to see the potential in the new technology known as wireless radio. It’s difficult to believe but it’s been 100 years since his pioneering radio station lau...

The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board approved the purchase of a lap top computer for Wes Beguin, the Veterans Service Officer. Michelle Bever...

Superior Pharmacy was the unlikely scene of an arrest by Nathan Wilt, a Nuckolls County Sheriff’s Department deputy, Wednesday, Jan. 25.. Wilt was on patrol when he noticed an individual with active felony arrest warrants enter Superior Pharmacy. W...

After being closed the first three days of last week, Thayer Central public schools at Hebron reopened on Thursday. The schools were closed after officials learned a threat had been received on the prior Friday afternoon. The Thayer County...

Q: I heard that the Virgin Birth was invented by the Church 300 years after Christ lived. Is that true? A: The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ is a cardinal doctrine of the Church and has been from it’s beginning. It is clearly taught in Scripture (...

The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) Board met Jan. 30, at the Mankato Christian Church and on ZOOM. The meeting was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Lisa Goodheart, Janelle Greene...

The Jewell County Commissioners met Jan. 30, with commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk was present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for...

The Jewell County commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie met Jan. 23, with Carla Waugh, county clerk, present. Chris Petet, custodian, discussed the snow blower and requested permission to get quotes for a new one. Don Jacobs, sheriff,...

More than 6,900 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Cen...

Accident For the second time in less than a month, a motor vehicle accident has claimed the life of a member of the Rock Hills student body. The motor vehicle accident which came 3 minutes before midnight Saturday took the life of Gavin Garst, 15, a...

Michele Bever executive director SHDHD It’s the month of Love! We often associate February with hearts. We express our love for someone with a heart-shaped card or candy box, we sign our name with a heart, or add heart icons to our phone texts. P...

Vicki Ensign For the first time since 1969 there is not a member of the Thornberry family serving the residents of Nuckolls County at the county courthouse. Doris Thornberry began working in the county clerk’s office in 1969. With the retirement o...

Tami Sharp was installed as the Nuckolls County treasurer on Jan. 5, 2023. She succeeded Vicki Ensign who opted not to run for reelection after 40 years of service in that office. Sharp graduated from Lucas-Luray High School. She attended the...