Articles from the March 2, 2023 edition
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New flags needed at the Nelson cemetery
The American flags lining the Nelson Cemetery on Memorial Day and other special times are a majestic and moving sight, but unfortunately Nebraska weather is hard on these symbols of the freedom we enjoy. The Nelson American Legion has recognized the...
'Stepping On' falls prevention program coming to Superior
The South Heartland District Health Department will be hosting a Stepping On class in Superior from 1 to 2:30 p.m., March 14, as part of an ongoing district-wide effort to reduce falls in older adults. Liz Chamberlain, South Heartland’s falls p...
Alexa Cox of Nelson selected as strengths coach
Alexa Cox of Nelson is one of 38 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected as strengths coaches in the College of Business’ Clifton Strengths Institute. Cox is a sophomore majoring in marketing. Representing a variety of majors across the u...
Kathleen Hoelting
Kathleen A. “Kay” Hoelting was born on Jan. 1, 1938, in Lawrence, Nebraska. She entered into Rest on Feb. 23, 2023, at age 85. She was preceded in death by husband, Victor “Vic” Hoelting; parents, Bill and Ellen Friend; brothers, Dick Friend and Geo...
L-N boys basketball concludes season
The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys basketball team hopes for a deep post-season run were dashed by the Sandy Creek Cougars in the opening round of sub-district D-1 6 play last Tuesday at Kenesaw. The Cougars eliminated the Raiders with their 49-37...
RHHS girls advance in post-season play
The Rock Hills High School girls basketball team scored 76 points in their win over Lakeside, 76-57, at Downs, Friday. This was their highest scoring game of the season. It also marked the first time since 2010 that the team has won a post-season...
Rock Hills High School boys basketball team concluded their 2022-2023 season
The Rock Hills High School boys basketball team concluded their 2022-2023 season with a 59-31 loss to Lakeside at Downs, Friday, in sub-state 1 A-D1 play. Cooper McDill hit for 24 points. The Grizzlies finished the season with a 7-13 record. Troy...
Mildred Beckler
Mildred Jeanette (Atenhan) Beckler was born in Deshler, Nebraska, on Oct. 14, 1934, to John and Emma (Maschmann) Atenhan. She was the youngest of four children. Millie attended Kiowa Country School th...
Michael Blain
Michael Allen Blain of Edgar, died Monday, Jan. 30, at the Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born Feb. 9, 1962 to Dale 'Dean' Blain and Sharon Kay Voboril in Red Cloud. Mike grew...
Angelica Edwards-Kouma
Angelica Edwards-Kouma, 22, of Wymore, Nebraska, died Feb. 17, 2023. She was born to Jasson Kouma and Lisa Marie Garcia on Nov. 27, 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska. She is survived by children Alice Delphine...
Robert Young
Robert Lee Young, the son of Clifford and Josephine (Maruska) Young, was born on July 4, 1937, in Superior, Nebraska. He died on Feb. 20, 2023 at the Harvard Rest Haven at Harvard, Nebraska the age...
C. E. (Bud) Lewis
C. E. (Bud) Lewis died at age 88 after a courageous, but quick battle with pancreatic cancer at his home in Castle Pines, Colorado on Feb. 16, 2023. Bud lived a life of travel, and shared his passion...
Donna Ficken
Donna L. Ficken, 87, of Colby, Kansas died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. Donna was born April 18, 1935, to Jay M. and Raoma Beavers of rural Carleton. She...
Joseph Fall
Joe Fall, 82, of Mankato, died Feb. 22, 2023. Joe was born on Aug. 5, 1940, the son of Alvin Sr. and Vila (Kelly) Fall of Mankato. Preceding Joe in death were his parents; and three brothers: Alvin...
