MARGARET ANN MCCONNAUGHEY
Margaret Ann (Masur) McConnaughey was born July 26, 1937, on the farm west of St Mary, Nebraska to Johnnie L. and Mary A.
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STEPHEN C. BRYANT
Stephen C. “Steve” Bryant, age 73 of Nebraska City passed away on Friday; March 31, 2023 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City.
VICKI LEE SCHARP
Vicki Lee Scharp, age 72 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at her home. Vicki was born on March 4, 1951 in Omaha, NE; the daughter of Earl “Scrump” and Darlene (Miller) Randolph. She grew up and went to elementary school in Riverton, IA. She graduated from Farragut High School in 1969. She was united in marriage to Phil Scharp on July 26, 1985 in Nebraska City. Vicki spent her entire career as a caregiver, working in different hospitals, nursing homes, Region V and finally over 25 years at the Nebraska School for the Visually Impaired where she retired from in 2012. In her younger years, she loved riding and competing in horse shows. Most recently, Vicki enjoyed walking, country dancing, growing flowers and going to the grandkids activities. She also volunteered at the Nebraska City Food Pantry, loved to organize PowerPoint Presentations for different activities, going to garage sales and collecting miniature shoes. Vicki is survived by her husband Phil Scharp of Nebr. City; children: Wendi Stenzel of Shenandoah, IA, Mandi Boehm (Ben) of Dunbar, NE and Kenneth Scharp of Nebr. City; five grandsons: Matt Stenzel (Olivia), Jake Stenzel, Nathan Stenzel, Kaleb Boehm and Jax Scharp; brother Gary Randolph (Diane) of
LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (04/07/23). Develop personal talents, skills and ambitions this year. Realize dreams with disciplined efforts following thoughtful plans. Springtime encourages blossoming. Unexpected expenses require adaptation and collaboration this summer, strengthening and renewing partnership bonds this autumn. Shift directions for increased winter cash flow. Dress for success.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt set tomorrow at Steinhart Park
The Nebraska City Parks and Recreation annual Easter Egg Hunt is set to get underway at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, April 8) on the Central Avenue side of Steinhart Park.
NC Creative District group hosts first public meeting
Nebraska City’s proposed Creative District would expand the community’s cultural opportunities, attract creative individuals and businesses, and offer yearround tourism opportunities for the city’s businesses.
Nebraska City boys’ & girls’ soccer
The Nebraska City boys’ soccer team lost matches on Monday, March 27, at Crete, 5-0, and on Thursday, March 30, at Conestoga, 3-0. In girls’ action, the Pioneers fell on Monday, March 27, at Plattsmouth, 3-1, and lost at home on Thursday, March 30, against Conestoga, 7-1.
Carpenter cards lowest-ever score at Grandpa’s Woods
Noah Carpenter scored the top individual medal and Elmwood-Murdock emerged with the dual win on Tuesday, March 28, at the Grandpa’s Woods golf course at Murdock. The varsity scores saw Palmyra post 177, while Elmwood-Murdock got the win with a 155.
Knight girls’ place sixth at W-C Invite
The Lourdes girls’ track and field team picked up 52 team points and scored a sixth place finish in a nineteam field at the Wilber-Clatonia Invite on Tuesday, March 28. Team standings were as follows: 1.
Pioneers split dual results on Tuesday, Thursday
Nebraska City split results in action on Tuesday, March 28, against Ralston, and on Thursday, March 30, against Cornerstone Christian. The Pioneer side suffered just two match defeats in a 7-2 dual win on Thursday against Cornerstone Christian.