St. Paul High School students had plenty to be thankful for this year.

The county’s roads and the Howard County Community Prevention Team’s Comprehensive Youth Services Plan were the main subjects of discussion during a brief regular meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday, December 10th.

Sunday morning, the South Loup River was down to 102 cubic-feet-per-second (cfs); 180 cfs is normal. The Middle Loup River at St. Paul is running high at 1,750 cfs; 1,100 is normal for mid-December. The North Loup River at St.

St. Paul has a new police chief, but he is not new to the St.

The family of Marilyn Placke would like to thank the nurses and doctor who reacted so quickly at the church and the St. Libory EMTs for your response. Father Sid for his words of comfort, the quick praying of the Rosary, and the change of the Mass intention at the last moment. Father Dave, thanks for coming to see Mom so often. To Father Janovec for being a co-concelebrant. Deacon (Uncle) Don for the special memories, we needed the laughs. The Catholic Daughters for their prayers. The grandchildren for being part of the Mass and the Altar Society for serving the great meal. The family and friends who sent food, memorials, Mass intentions, and shared our sorrow at the visitation and funeral. A big thank you to Lena and everyone at Gentle Hands who helped Mom be able to stay at home. A very special thank you to Todd and Cindy, Riley and Katlynn of Peters Funeral Home for your patience and understanding at this difficult time.