Patrick Settling in at SPPS
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After taking over the helm of St. Paul Public Schools at the beginning of July, Superintendent Adam Patrick said in an interview on Monday that his transition has been a “smooth” one. Patrick, formerly the superintendent at Potter-Dix Public Schools in Kimball County, replaced John Poppert as the leader of the Howard County district. Poppert vacated the post last month following eleven years of service to take up a position with Educational Service Unit 11 in Holdrege.
Apartment Building Still an Issue for City
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There was no sugarcoating the truth last Monday night: If noticeable improvements aren’t made to the apartment building at 108 Howard Avenue, and if an outside expert agrees with municipal leaders that the structure is unsafe, the city is going to take the next step to address the situation.
Platek to Retire Following Three Decades of Service
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Marie Platek, office secretary at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul, is retiring this Sunday, July 31st. Platek has been employed by the parish for roughly thirty years and has served as the church’s office secretary for the past twenty-two.
Storm Slams into Howard County, Causes Tree Damage
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High winds slammed St. Paul and much of Howard County late last Saturday afternoon, causing widespread damage to trees, powerlines, and even flag poles.
Hall of Fame Hearing Held for Grover
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On Monday evening, at the Phelps County Historical Society in Holdrege, the third of three congressional district hearings held by the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission got underway. The hearings are intended to help the commission narrow down the list of nominees to the state hall of fame to a set of finalists, with the inductee to ultimately be selected in September. New inductions to the hall of fame are made only once every five years.
Track Project at CVPS in Early Stages
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Plans to create a new track for Central Valley Public Schools (CVPS) in Greeley Center are beginning to take shape, but, according to Central Valley Superintendent Amy Malander, a great deal of work remains to be done before any ground is broken.
Few Outages Reported by HGRPPD
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Saturday evening’s severe weather caused more than just tree damage around Howard County, with the area’s electrical utility – Howard Greeley Rural Public Power District (HGRPPD) – reporting several outages as a result of the lateafternoon storm.
Remember When
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Ten Years Ago, 2012 It’s official: Part of central Nebraska is now experiencing the state’s first exceptional drought— the most intense level—in eight years, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center. The center, headquartered at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, reported findings in this week’s U.S.
Thank You Card
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We would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, and individuals who donated, worked, or participated for the Anthony Dush Memorial Tournament. Thank you to the GCA Days committee for allowing us to include the tournament during the weekend’s festivities. We had nineteen teams involved, coming from as far away as North Platte. The outpouring of support and involvement allowed us to raise funds for the Anthony Dush Memorial Scholarship. Generous donors allowed us to raffle a shotgun, which raised $5,000, to be donated to the SPFD. A special thank you to the SPFD for providing concessions, with all proceeds returning to the fire department.