The Superior Express -

A perfect Sunday afternoon was enjoyed. There was no boating on the lake, or a big family picnic going on. It was a simple Sunday following Sunday School and the church worship service in the morning, a nice lunch at a local cafe with a cousin, and...

A postal worker in a nearby community called this newspaper after the last issue was mailed and asked why the paper wasn’t being received in her office in an adjoining county until Friday. I was asked to please publish a story saying the papers w...

Q: Isaiah 1:24 describes God taking vengeance on his enemies; isn’t it a sin to take revenge? Why does God avenge Himself but require us to forgive? A: This question gives me another opportunity to talk about the importance of distinctions and c...

At one time I received three daily newspapers and at least five weekly newspapers. In 2023, I receive two daily and two weekly. Quite a change. I never did read each one word-for-word, but did scan all to find what I thought was interesting. I still...

The last week was nuts! We picked up Nicky on Sunday, and his friend Leland was here nearly every day. We had a sleepover planned for Thursday, and had hoped to roast hot dogs and make smores, but got rained out. So instead I cooked the hot dogs on t...

The decision was made Monday evening by the Superior City Council. The Superior hoosegow is now closed. Though located in various places, the community had maintained its own jail since the early days of the community when a railroad boxcar was...

Michael Burns, a county judge serving the district which includes Nuckolls County, has received a reprimand for improper communications in a Nuckolls County misdemeanor case involving a friend. Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican...

The Superior swimming pool has opened for the last time before school starts. The pool opened Tuesday, May 30 and closed Sunday. Lifeguards this year were Lilly Edwards, Madison Heusinkvelt, Bayln Bargen, Halle Bargen, Dylan Edwards, Lincoln Sanders,...

The Mankato City Council met Aug. 8, with Mayor Justin Schoonover and councilmen Sam Becker, Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion present. Also present were Darrell Miller, city attorney, and Sharon McCormick, interim city clerk....

The Jewell County Cinema. Board met July 31, at the Mankato Christian Church and on Zoom and was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, and Kristing Underwood in person. Lisa Goodheart and...

Christmas came early at Lovewell State Park on Saturday, when the staff hosted its 21st Annual Campground Christmas. This year’s event had 13 decorated campsites, cabins and trailers registered for the contest. Entries were decked out with lights, ho...

Members of the Superior Board of Education abolished early outs on Friday for the 2023-24 school year Monday evening as part of the regular monthly meeting. Because of construction delays, school is starting Monday, Aug. 21, a week later than...

The Jewell County Commissioners met July 31. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update...

The Jewell County Commissioners met Aug. 7. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie with Carla Waugh, county clerk, present for the meeting. Doug Garman visited in regard to a bridge on the south side of section 12 of Vicksburg township....

The Rock Hills Grizzlies open their 2023 season at the Clyde, Friday, Aug. 25. The Grizzlies are members of the Northern Plains League in Division 1A. Wyatt Flynn serves as head coach. His assistant coaches are Stuart Vance and Jarrett Christie. The...

Ranch cowboys get their chance to shine at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings Friday through Saturday. For the second year, ranch bronc riding will be one of the eight events featured at the rodeo. And for Austin Rose, Blue Hill native, ranch bronc r...

Last Tuesday the Red Cross Blood Mobile was in Lawrence at the American Legion. There were 38 donors and 44 units were collected.. Those who met a milestone were: Walter Buescher - 20 gallons; Larry Faimon - 12 gallons; Linda Ostdiek - 10 gallons;...

The Annual Surf & Turf golf tournament was held over the weekend. The two-day tournament started in Lawrence on Saturday and finished with 18 holes in Nelson on Sunday. Fifteen 3-person teams participated. The winning team was Mike Ostidek, Dave...

The South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) reported collections of Culex mosquitoes trapped in Adams County on Aug. 1, have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Michele Bever, SHDHD health director, reminds residents that WNV can...

Walter G. Witte, 91, Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of Blue Hill, Nebraska, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at Tiffany Square in Grand Island. Rosary will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. both at Holy Trinity...