By Jan Rahn Managing Editor The nation is gearing up for the 2012 election, and on a local level, candidates are also getting in the spirit of democracy. One political seat and several non-political seats are up for re-election in Perkins County. Some candidates have already filed fo...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Perkins County Chamber and guests gathered for the annual banquet on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Westview Retirement Community. Members enjoyed appetizers and socializing prior to a meal, meeting, and presentation of awards for the year. Guest speaker was Sid Colson, P...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Members of the school board met at noon on Jan. 16 for their first monthly meeting of 2012. Several discussion and action items on the agenda were addressed by the board—one being the acceptance of two resignations. Perkins County Schools is losing two longtime educa...
Telephone conference report held on Tuesday, Jan. 24 By Russ Pankonin The Imperial Republican Regulation of those automated phone calls land-line users get, especially during election season, will remain split between two state agencies. Presently, the Nebraska Public Service Commission and t...
Benefit dinner next week
Zion Lutheran Church in Grant will host a benefit Mexican dinner for Lucas Arias on Sunday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free will donation.
Scouts to serve roast beef
The annual Cub Scout/Boy Scout roast beef dinner is Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Grant Legion Hall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spaghetti meal to benefit baby
The Grant United Methodist Church is hosting a spaghetti supper Saturday, Jan. 28, 5-7 p.m. with proceeds from a free will offering going toward medical expenses for newborn Aidyn Breazeale.
Lions pancake feed set
The Grant Lions will hold a pancake feed Thursday, Feb. 2 at the fairgrounds from 4:30-7 p.m. Free will offering proceeds will help with medical expenses for newborn Aidyn Breazeale and China Dixon.
Grant blood drive is Jan. 31
The American Red Cross Blood Drive in Grant is Tuesday, Jan. 31, New Life Fellowship Hall, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call for appointment: Bonnie Taubenheim 352-4367; Sandy Glenn 352-4808; www.redcrossblood.org (code 356). Walk-ins welcome. Child care provided.
4-H beef weigh in dates set
Market beef weigh-ins are set for Saturday, Feb. 4 at: Cecil Hendricks farm 10-11 a.m. and Lee Brothers farm 1:30-2:30 p.m.
All market beef entries must have ID sheets in by March 1 to be eligible for fair.
Grant Rotary Club welcomed its newest members at a recent meeting. Don Softley, induction chairman (left), welcomes new members Jeanie Daiss, Amy Thelander and Tarra Terry. President Jorje Geisert is...
The Elsie Seniors held their monthly luncheon Jan. 17 at the Elsie Legion Hall. Celebrating a January birthday was Bill Robertson. A delicious salisbury steak, baked potato, green beans and pasta...
City board to consider natural gas By M. Lee Tribune Staff One Year Ago January 20, 2011 Nominations were made to fill directorships in three districts of the Midwest Electric Cooperative Corporation...
An up and down week By Larry Pritchett Past PCHS Activities Director I missed the finals of the SPVA tournament this past week probably for the first time since the 1970s. I only got to one session...
By Pastor Vince Carrig Sports Writer The Lady Plainsmen burned up a 13-point halftime deficit thanks to two three pointers from senior guard Kristin Beck to beat Sutherland 54-53 and leave McDonald-Belton...
By Pastor Vince Carrig Sports Writer Shalee Pollard pounded down five close shots and Tanya Metcalf lined up six free throws in a row to drive the Lady Plainsmen past Maxwell, 52-42 in the SPVA Tournament’s...
By Pastor Vince Carrig Sports Writer The Plainsmen cranked up their transition game for five breakaways and Jake Sexson copied in triplicate to take down Maxwell, 53-38 and win Perkins County fifth...
By Pastor Vince Carrig Sports Writer Riley McConnell initiated contact, drew foul shots and scored in the final 50 seconds to nudge the Sutherland Sailors past the Plainsmen, 60-54 in the SPVA Tournament’s...
The purpose of the Perkins County Youth Council (PCYC) is to learn about the different communities and organizations in Perkins County and to provide volunteer service to those communities and organizations....
January 26 - Feb. 1 All Times are Mountain Time Thursday, Jan. 26 6:30 p.m. FFA Farmers Appreciation Dinner (at High School) Friday, Jan. 27 9 a.m. Wrestling at Medicine Valley invite (Curtis)...
Eight members of the PCHS Speech Team travelled to Broken Bow on Saturday, Jan. 14, to compete in a 27-school meet which was divided into novice and varsity participation. This speech invitational provides...
The North Central Kansas Technical College is pleased to announce that Harley Washa has been accepted into the Agricultural Equipment Technology Program at Beloit, Kan. Harley graduated...
The artistic talents of high school students will be showcased at Nebraska Wesleyan’s third annual juried art exhibition “Bridge.” Nebraska Wesleyan’s Department of Art will host “Bridge”...
By Russ Pankonin The Imperial Republican Farmers and landowners inthe Upper Republican Natural Resources District (URNRD) will have to act quickly if they want to participate in a program that provides...
Wetlands going to waste can be restored By Janet Lagler Natural Resources Conservation Service Let NRCS show you how you may receive monetary value for your unproductive wetland and associated acres....
Signups, changes and eligibility requirements given Direct and Counter Cyclical Program (DCP) Sign Up for 2012 Direct and Counter Cyclical Program began Jan. 23, and ends June 1. Our office has scheduled...
LINCOLN (AP)–The 2011 corn crop was Nebraska’s second-biggest on record and its soybean crop was the state’s third-largest ever, according to U.S. Agriculture Department figures. The USDA also reported...
Fellowship Fun-damentals By Ashleigh Noyes Tribune Columnist Fellowship time following Sunday church service is something we all look forward to at my church. Not that we don’t enjoy the service...
Defining three twilights By Vernon Whetstone Amateur Astronomer It has been a little over a month since the winter solstice, the beginning of winter, when the Sun reached its most southern point of...
By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Long term care facilities are an easy target for stomach flu (norovirus gastroenteritis) according to Pam Holm, administrator at Perkins County Health Services. Once the virus...
The Grant Lions Club will hold its annual Groundhog pancake feed Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Perkins County Fairgrounds 4-H building in Grant. The event, open to the public and serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m.,...
Local author of “Heaven is for Real,” Pastor Todd Burpo of Imperial, will be speaking at the Grant United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will...
