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Accidents March 7: The Lancaster County Sheriff ’s Office responded at approximately 5:44 a.m. to the area of 176th and Highway 2 on the report of a two-vehicle collision.
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NCECBVI Braille Challenge competitors
A group of Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) students participated in the Nebraska Regional Braille Challenge competition last week. NCECBVI held this event remotely and the local teachers of the visually impaired administered the tests in the students' home school districts. Braille skills that are tested include reading comprehension, spelling, proofreading, speed and accuracy, and charts and graphs. Courtesy Photo
Bird flu found in wild goose at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild goose near Holmes Lake in Lincoln. This is the state’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015.
Two-vehicle Accident
Otoe County Sheriff 's Office deputies and Syracuse Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of County Roads B and 34 near Avoca on Wednesday, March 2. A Ford F250S pickup truck driven by Joshua P. Behmer of Avoca was northbound on CR 34 when it was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado owned by Vantage Agri Service Inc. of Avoca and driven by Loren L. Stubbendick of Syracuse. The Ford failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection and also failed to yield the right of way to the Chevrolet. Both vehicles were totaled, according to the sheriff 's report, and Syracuse Rescue transported both men with suspected minor injuries.
Arbor Day Foundation, furniture maker partner to help rebuild forests
Now in the second year of their partnership, the Arbor Day Foundation and office furniture company Branch are working together to plant trees in the United States and Canada. The projects were funded by Branch’s
Creative hobbies can lead to personal and professional growth
Much has been made of the value of hobbies in providing a distraction from the daily grind. The value of escapism is hard to define, but many successful professionals find that having a hobby that has nothing to do with their profession provides a much-needed respite during those times when work becomes overwhelming.
Add a healthy twist to classic Sloppy Joes
Sweet yet savory ground meat served on a bun is a comfort food classic that has been a staple for restaurants and home cooks for decades. Sloppy Joes are beloved sandwiches that feature meat paired with a lip-smacking, tomato-based sauce.
County commissioners discuss ARPA fund spending plan
The Otoe County Board of Commissioners began discussing how the county should spend its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during the board's March 1 meeting. So far, about $300,000 has been spent on maintenance of the courthouse and other county buildings, said Second District Commissioner Rick Freshman, including the construction of a storage shed for the courthouse's snow removal equipment near the southeast corner of the courthouse property.
Missouri River Bridge reopened
Weather permitting, the Nebraska Department of Transportation planned to reopen the Missouri River Bridge at Nebraska City to normal four-lane, two-way traffic on March 7. Repair work on the joints and deck on the exterior and rehabilitation work on the interior that began during the 2021 construction season was scheduled to be completed on March 4.
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
Every nine seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury. Every day, 137 people die in the U.S. because of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and over 5.3 million Americans live with a TBI-related disability.