Annual Driving Campaign Underway

Body Driving is not a video game. There are no second chances when you lose your life. The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the St.
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Forty-Six Decorated Cakes Auctioned at Fair

Body Attendees of the Howard County Fair are no strangers to the impact that Mother Nature can have on the annual event. However, usually it is extreme heat that attempts to put a damper on the festivities at the fairgrounds north of St.
MALLORY TUMA shows off the grand champion cake in the senior division during Saturday night’s Howard County Fair Decorated Cake Auction. Tuma’s cake was purchased by the Loup Agency following a late bidding war. (Michael Happ)

Waterworks Impacted by System Error

Body The City of St. Paul’s waterworks nearly ran dry last week following a technical malfunction on the computer system that controls water levels in the city’s water tower.
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Farwell Church Damaged by Saturday’s Severe Storm

Body Severe weather slogged much of western Howard County last Saturday evening, with large hail, high winds, and even a possible tornado causing widespread damage. Among the structures that were dealt a blow during last weekend’s storm was St.
WINDOWS on the north side of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Farwell were damaged on Saturday evening following a severe storm that moved through the area. Large hailstones broke many of the exterior storm windows on the north side of the building and also, in several cases, caused damage to the protected windows on the interior. (Courtesy Photos)

Commissioners Tap ARPA Funds to Help Fund School Services

Body Following a unanimous vote last Tuesday, the Howard County Board of Commissioners approved the use of $36,263 in county American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Howard County School Interventionist and school therapist’s travel expenses through the Central Nebraska Council...
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HCMC’s Request to Seek Gap Financing Approved

Body During last Tuesday’s meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners, Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arlan Johnson met with the board concerning HCMC’s proposed Therapy/ Wellness Center project.
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Dode in Running for State Hall of Fame

Body Prominent Nebraskans are being considered for induction into the Nebraska Hall of Fame and, once again, Howard County’s own Grover Cleveland Alexander has been placed in the running for the honor.
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