Keeping kids entertained was not hard at Madrid Day with many events scattered throughout the day. An afternoon penny scramble hosted by Adams Bank and Trust was a big hit. The fourth annual Madrid Day event included a parade, food, games and entertainment for all ages on main street, culminating wi...
Monday afternoon, Perkins County Sheriff’s Office personnel and members of the Grant Volunteer Fire Department responded to a wreck two miles east of Brandon on Highway 23 involving a grain-loaded semi and a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup, Nathan Deaver, was airlifted to Regional West Medi...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Well in advance of a Sept. 1 deadline, a petition to place a new candidate on the ballot for commissioner was received by the Perkins County Clerk. Dave Hoffert’s name will officially appear on the November General Election ballot for Perkins County Commission...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor William “Dude” Tines, who did not officially file for re-election to the Venango Board of Trustees, has now met requirements that will allow him to be a write-in candidate for the November General Election. Tines has been on the board for four years and is see...
By Ben Nelson U.S. Senator Everyone knows our economy is doing better today than over a year ago when layoffs, furloughs and plant closings were in the headlines across Nebraska. Certainly, we haven’t been as hard hit as many Americans in this recession, but everyone knows we have felt it...
Tribune to close Monday
The Grant Tribune-Sentinel office will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Have a fun and safe holiday!
Hunter safety offered
Youth within six months of turning 12 and up may register for a Hunter Safety Course on Sept. 11-12 at Midwest. Call Clint White 289-2487 or Jim Toner 352-8137. Course is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday.
TOPS group
meets in Grant
he weight control group TOPS meets Tuesdays 4:30-6 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Church in Grant. Call 308-352-4229 for information.
Deadline
reminder
With school in session and many fall activities underway, here is a reminder of newspaper deadlines: Display ads and public notices are due by noon on Monday. Classifieds are due by 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Seeking new pool interest
The City Recreation Department is seeking those interested in helping find out what it would take to start the process of building a new pool in the future. Contact Connie at 308-352-8054.
Sports buttons available
Be a supportive fan—order a sports photo button. Contact Amy Thelander 352-4338 or Val Foster 353-1105.
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Biscuits and gravy for breakfast is a hearty way to start the day on Saturday, Sept. 18 when the Wallace community comes together for their annual fall festival. Organized...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor With the beginning of a new school year comes a mandated policy that will give students, teachers and parents a little more peace of mind. The Nebraska Legislature adopted...
Last week, the fundraiser to purchase five new electric hospital beds was completed. This happened when Dan and Evelyn Gengenbach and Pam Holm donated to the project. According to Ron Patrick, administrator...
Jarrod Williams and son Domanic of Grant are pictured with what’s left of Jarrod’s car after winning the Chase County Fair demolition derby on Aug. 19 in the no-weld class. Williams, now 24, has been...
Birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated at the Perkins County Senior Center recently. Birthday celebrants were Margaret Parrish, Vera Seiler, Marie Dahlkoetter. Back row: Nancy Hansen, Gerald Engel,...
By Pastor Vince Carrig Sports Writer All of the Plainsmen’s hard offseason work goes on display Friday night in Benkelman as the team lines up against the Dundy County-Stratton Tigers on...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Determined to get back to the state tournament, the 2010 Class C2 Lady Plainsmen volleyball team is looking forward to seeing how the season unfolds. Coach...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Lone senior Krystal Gaar is being looked to for strong leadership of the Plainsmen cross-country runners. Although a young team, Coach Paula Wurst said the harriers...
The girls golf team was greeted by perfect weather for the season’s opening match in Sidney on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Coach Troy Kemling is encouraged by the scores of the two senior girls Emily Kiolbasa...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Hoping for steady improvement throughout the season, Coach Troy Kemling is setting a goal of sending some golfers to state. Four players make up the 2010 Plainsmen...
By Russ Pankonin The Imperial Republican After coming off a record year in 2009, Frenchman Valley Coop General Manager Jim Chism summed up fiscal year (FY) 2010, which ended Jan. 31, 2010, as...
By David Lott UNL Horticulture Educator Hello! My name is David Lott, the Horticulture Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in North Platte. I would like to take...
The State Fire Marshal’s Office worked with local officials and utilization of some heavy equipment to determine the cause of a storage/maintenance shop fire involving the 125 foot by 250 foot building...
Nebraska Corn Board farmer directors Jon Holzfaster and Alan Tiemann were recently elected to separate national board of director positions. Jon Holzfaster, a Paxton, farmer, was elected to the National...
When Landon was just about six months old we took a trip down to visit my mom (Stefanie) in Florida. Jason, Landon and I hopped on a plane for an eight day trip where Landon was spoiled rotten and did...
The days are getting shorter, the Sun is shining through that south-facing window where it hasn’t been all summer and the nighttime temperatures are getting cooler. Sound familiar? Well, you guessed...
By Dr. Kristie Kohl Grant Medical Clinic August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. This month we walk you through the benefits of breastfeeding, how to get a smooth start, and how to deal with problems...
Omaha attorney Milo Alexander is leading a financial and legal issues workshop Sept. 8 at the Mid-Plains Community College extended campus in Imperial. The workshop is set for 6-8 p.m. Topics include:...
Hands-on Quick-Books training and consulting will be presented by Expert Pro Advisors for Quick-Books in two separate courses. The courses, held on Sept. 15-16, will be held at the Holiday Inn-Midtown,...
