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Fall is calling all anglers to wet a line

Temperatures are coming down and more anglers might be tempted to wet a line this fall.And why not?Nebraska Game and Parks Fisheries Outreach Program Manager Daryl Bauer says fall is one of his favorite times to be on the water.“The biggest reason is it is one of the best times of the year to catch big fish in a variety of species,” he said.Fish have one thing on their minds in the fall, eating, and that’s an opportunity waiting for anglers.“There is a long winter coming, and they need to get ready by feeding heavily,” Bauer said.

Believers & Achievers local nominees announced

The 2023-2024 local nominees for the Believers & Achievers program have been announced.Otoe County nominees are:Lourdes Central Catholic: Jenna Box, Cora Krog, and Nolan Beccard.Palmyra: Addison Boyte, Caden Leahy, and Kinsley Havranek.Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca: Chance Buchanan, Nathanial Cordray, and Kadyn SiscoThe Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Currency are proud to sponsor Believers & Achievers, a state-wide awards program that recognizes Nebraska’s future leaders.

Troopers don pink patches for October

October marks the return of the Pink Patch Project for many law enforcement agencies across the state and many Nebraska State Troopers will be wearing pink NSP patches to honor breast cancer fighters.