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Second graders perform one of their numbers during the Perkins County Elementary School program Thursday, April 25 under the direction of Judy Kurkowski and Sheila Johnson. (Front row, l-r): Gavin Smith, Sarah Cockerill, Will Long, Alyssa Coats,...
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On Saturday, April 27, the Red Willow County Household Hazardous Waste team was in Grant to pick up old paint, batteries, used oil and unwanted lawn and garden products. According to Bill Elliot, manager of the team, more items were received thi...
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Preston McCormick was the lucky winner of the pedal fire truck given away by the Madrid Fire Department at the annual pancake feed fund raiser held April 13 at the Madrid Fire Hall. The truck was a welcome birthday surprise for the four-year-old...
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Winning first place in the 12- to 18-year-old division of the District 38L Lions Talent Contest are Perkins County sixth grade girls (l to r): Peyton Woodmancy, Kyla Wykert, Taylor Williams, Katie Patrick and Hailey Snyder. They will compete at ...
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April birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated recently at the Perkins County Senior Center. Celebrating birthdays were (Above) (Front row, l-r): Darlene Stinnette, Donna Lundvall and Gladys Tharp. Back row: Barbara Van Horn, Pat Shipper, Joy...
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Amy Johnson, a teller at Commercial State Bank of Elsie, a branch of the Bank of Keystone, recently completed the 2013 School of Banking Fundamentals. This school was held April 15-19 in Grand Island. The School of Banking Fundamentals is sponsored by the...
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Receiving a Distinguished Faculty Award at the 2013 Nebraska Law Alumni Council awards banquet held Friday, April 5 was former Grant resident Kevin Ruser. Ruser is a 1971 graduate of Perkins County High School and a UNL Law College graduate. Professor Ru...
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Terese Svoboda, absent Perkins County landowner, was recently awarded a Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. She has made New York City her home for the past 40 years, but frequently returns to look at her wheat and check on her father, Frank Svobod...
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Have you heard the news?
By Father Mark PfeifferMother of Sorrows/St. Mary’s Catholic Church
“I know my Redeemer lives!” This is the acclamation proclaiming Jesus is the Risen Savior for all the world to receive. All the world has been changed, tr...
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Wish upon a—planet?By Vernon WhetstoneAmateur Astronomer
“Star light, star bright; first star I see tonight; wish I may, wish I might; grant the wish I wish tonight.” You ever say that little verse when you were growing up? When you saw the first s...
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The American Red Cross will offer several health and safety training courses such as First Aid/CPR/AED and Babysitters Training at the Mid-Plains, located at 1111 S. Cottonwood, North Platte beginning May 7. Blended learning–combines online learning w...
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By Shelby Friesz, et al Nebraska News Service • LB407: This bill that would adjust the formula for state aid to public schools advanced with a vote of 42 to 0. The bill would slow the growth rate of state aid to schools to 6.3 percent for the upcoming s...
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With spring finally here, add some fresh foods into the diet. The season synonymous with change provides a variety of seasonal produce that can recharge a diet, as well as aid in weight-loss efforts. Incorporating specific springtime staples into the d...
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Given the life-long impact abuse and neglect have on the lives of children, it’s important to prevent it when possible and identify its signs when necessary, said Thomas Pristow, director of Children and Family Services in the Nebraska Department of Hea...
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By Mark UnderwoodNeuroscience Researcher Gardening has long been known as a great way to get outdoors and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. And gardening has hidden benefits that can boost your overall health including better brain health. You don’t need a ...
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Perkins County music students, under the direction of Judy Kurkowski and Sheila Johnson, participated in district music on Friday, April 19 at Sutherland High School. Highlights of the day included mixed chorus bringing home a plaque for three h...
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The public was invited to attend the spring plays/fine arts production at Perkins County High School on Sunday and Monday, April 21-22. Students performed short plays and intermittently throughout the action on stage, the audience was treated to v...
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Each year the Perkins County Health Services Foundation issues scholarships to graduating seniors from Perkins County and Wallace High School. Students must be entering a medical profession. This year’s applications were reviewed by the Foundation Schol...
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About 150 individuals planning to attend Central Community College-Hastings have received scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. Among the recipients is Cole Whalen of Grant, son of Tina Starr and Tom and Karen Pankonin.*** Elliot Carlson of Grant, ...
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On Wednesday, Apr. 24 the Perkins County High School Quiz Bowl team went to Holdrege to compete in the All-Class Nebraska State Quiz Bowl Tournament. There were 34 teams there (two from each ESU in the state). Perkins County won one and lost two in the d...
