May 2022

Lourdes Central Catholic Graduation 2022

May 23, 2022

Thirty-two seniors at Lourdes Central Catholic received their high school diplomas during commencement exercises in the McCabe Activities Center at the school. Valedictorians Michael Bequette, Miles Draus, and Beau Lee addressed the audience, as did commencement speaker Dr. Mathew Hecker, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Lincoln. Maryann Liesemeyer, who retired after 46 years of teaching at Lourdes, was honored during the ceremony. The Lourdes Central Catholic High School Band performed "Pomp and Circumstance" and the National Anthem during the ceremony.

May 23, 2022

The American Legion needs help putting up flags around the Otoe County Courthouse and at Wyuka Cemetery. Weather permitting, flags will be put up at 6:30 a.m.

Blots that Cover Spots

May 23, 2022

Psalm 51:1-2 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” NIV God longs for his children to have a clean heart, because a person can’t have a good relationship with a dirty conscience.

Nebraska backs the blue 100 percent

May 23, 2022

The Good Life we all enjoy is made possible by the courageous men and women in blue. After traveling the state for the past 7 ½ years as governor, I know Nebraskans appreciate all that law enforcement does to keep them safe. While other states cut funding for the police, Nebraska is boosting our support for our law enforcement.

Nebraska City High School honors top performers at annual awards banquet

May 23, 2022

Nebraska City High School athletes, coaches and fans recently marked the end of the 2021-22 athletic seasons by honoring the top performers of the year at the annual awards banquet. .

Nebraska City middle school track compete at Gothenburg

May 23, 2022

Members of the Nebraska City middle school track team competed at the recent middle school state tournament at Gothenburg. Rico broke school record in 1600 meter run at the meet. The new record time was 4:55.81. The previous record was 5:03.07. Rico’s time placed him sixth. He also ran to a 15th place finish in the 800. Marth placed 11th in the discus and 12th in the shot. Vasser placed 15th in the shot.

William H. Werner

May 23, 2022

William “Bill” H. Werner, 68 of Syracuse, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born on May 26, 1953, to Harold & Phyllis (Petersen) Werner in Syracuse. Bill attended Dist. 38 country school and graduated from Syracuse high school. After graduation he attended Milford Community College and worked for Gartner Construction. He later worked for many years on the receiving docks at Dillards. Bill was always willing to lend a helping hand. He

May 23, 2022

Patricia Ann (Mason) Davey age 88 of Bellevue, NE formerly of Plattsmouth, NE passed away May 17, 2022. Pat was born on September 10, 1933.

Vasey retires after 35 years with Southeast Community College

May 23, 2022

Andrea Gallagher, Southeast Community College After 35 years of service with Southeast Community College, Julie Vasey has decided to bid the college farewell and head off to a warmer climate. She and her husband Mark, who worked at the College for 25 years, are heading to Texas, where they can enjoy warmer temperatures and be close to extended family.

Peru students attend Nebraska Museum Conference

May 23, 2022

This spring, Peru State College students enrolled in the new public history certificate program had the opportunity to travel to Holdrege, Nebraska, to attend the Nebraska Museums Association Conference.