Sloan Pelican
Sloan Pelican pitches during the Seniors contest. Photo by Kirt Manion .
May 2022
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PSC women’s basketball to hold skills camp July 27-29
Peru State women's basketball head coach Ian Holleran recently announced that the Peru State women's basketball team will be hosting a skills camp in late July from Wednesday, July 27 through Friday, July 29.
No Balloons
University of Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced on Monday, May 23, that red balloons would not be provided for fans at Nebraska football home games this fall. The decision, Alberts said, is based on a helium shortage related to the war in Ukraine. Alberts also acknowledged previously stated environmental concerns related to the balloons and their traditional release by fans upon the Husker team’s first score of a game.
From formula to fuel, Biden’s economic crisis
American families across the country are grappling with increasing costs and economic uncertainty. Last week, the Consumer Price Index confirmed costs of household items, energy, and services have risen by more than 8 percent, on average, over the last 12 months.
Wildwood Featured Artist: Pam Apley
Originally from Palmyra, artist Pam Apley now lives in Lincoln, where she participates in Lincoln Artist Guild shows. Apley draws her inspiration from her love of landscapes and the everchanging colors and textures of God's creation.
Some surprising benefits of blueberries
Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast foods to desserts, the nutrients within them provide many benefits as well. After all, blueberries are not called "superfoods" for nothing.
Wildwood plans June Jubilee
Julie Davis, CherryRoad Media A new celebration is on the calendar at the Wildwood Historic Center June 10 through 12. The June Jubilee will feature two days of artists painting on the center grounds fro 10 a.m.
Mobile phone etiquette for modern times
Though it may seem hard to believe given their current status in most people's lives, mobile phones were a relative rarity as recently as 20 years ago. But those days are a distant memory, as forecasts from Ericssson & The Radicati Group indicate that there are 6.64 billion smartphones in use as of 2022. Simply put, mobile phones are everywhere, even if proper mobile phone etiquette is not always so commonplace.
State Troopers honored for DUI enforcement and education
A dozen Nebraska State Troopers have been recognized for their efforts to keep Nebraska roads safe through impaired driving enforcement and education. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) presented Hero Awards to the 12 troopers, as well as officers, deputies, and advocates from several other agencies and organizations around the state.