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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Services to the taxpayer have been expanded at the Perkins County Treasurer’s Office.
Treasurer Pat Kroeker reminds residents that the office now accepts debit/credit cards for payment of driver’s licenses, motor vehi...
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The Perkins County Area Arts Council’s production of the comedy, “One Toe in the Grave” was enjoyed by ticket holders last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 18, 19 and 20 at Perkins County High School. The story focuses on the deception of a yo...
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Jim and Peggy Burton, owners of the home at left, and Trent and Angie Patrick (home at right) at Kenton Heights were holding their breath as flood waters lapped at the edge of their lawns last week following rain/snow mix. With the topsoil already satur...
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Several community meetings to be held across Perkins County are scheduled for the week of March 22. The events, sponsored by the Perkins County Planning Commission, will seek input from local citizens about the future of the county.
Locations and times...
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April 1 is National Census Day—Nebraska counties will benefit from federal tax dollars for every person counted. Do your part on behalf of Perkins County and mail back the questionnaire as soon as possible.
By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
The dea...
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FBI agents Kansas City Division arrested two men March 4 in connection with the April 2008 theft of about $500,000 worth of farm equipment from a field near Paxton, as well as other equipment stolen from several other states.
Matthew T. Jones, 31, wa...
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Learn how the formation of a prescribed burn association would improve wildlife habitat and improve forage quality.
Pheasants Forever plans to host
a meeting to discuss the benefits of prescribed fire and how a local Prescribed Burn Association can ...
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Latest decision will be appealed to higher court.
By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
Lancaster County District Court Judge Robert Otte ruled Monday that the occupation tax created in LB 701 is constitutional.
However, any celebration by R...
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By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
Despite a district court ruling that the occupation tax created in LB 701 is constitutional, Senator Mark Christensen said work will continue on legislation to insure the occupation tax is not special or close...
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It has been cold, rainy, snowy, windy—and spring seemed like it was a world away last week. But now things are looking up.
Springtime means growth, color, warmth and beauty.
Spring smells like dirt—my second favorite smell behind that of pupp...
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Dear Editor:
Enclosed is an article about what teachers make. This is for all teachers: mothers, father, brothers, sisters, coaches, spiritual political and community people.
What do teachers make?
The dinner guests were sitting around the table di...
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For my birthday this year my husband purchased for me the best gift imaginable! He bought me a brand new Kitchen Aid mixer.
I have always wanted one. I practically drool when we walk down the appliance aisle in Walmart.
So on Valentine’s Day, n...
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The Wallace Community Club in no longer in existence, but concerned citizens would like to find a (qualified) person to take charge of the Wallace Fall Festival for 2010 and further years.
A meeting is being held on March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Legion H...
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Competing in a field of nine schools, the varsity members of the Perkins County High School competitive speech team compiled 138 points to secure first place team honors at the C2-6 District Speech Contest held on Monday, March 8 at PCHS.
Student...
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Wallace High School will be taking eight students in 12 events to the state speech contest held in Kearney on Friday, March 19. However, the team will be leaving on Wednesday because they were honored to be asked by the NSAA to be runners for Class A, ...
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The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is proud to recognize the Nebraska high school students who have earned 2010 NSAA winter Academic All-State awards.
This NSAA program recognizes students who meet the criteria for nomination by their ...
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The recent Elsie/Madrid Blood Drive held March 12, once again was successful. Although the goal was short by one unit, coordinators Michele Cutler and Rosalie Curtis reported that a great number of donors took time out of their busy schedule to help su...
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PCS students receive recognition.
Tornado safety tips were the focus of Hannah Kopersk’s winning poster in the 2010 Severe Weather Poster Contest sponsored by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service and Nebraska Associatio...
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The Tri-County Teachers have a $200 scholarship available for a girl graduating from an area high school.
She must be interested in going into the field of education. Selection will be based on GPA, school activities, and need.
Applications may ...
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By Jon Bruning
Nebraska Attorney General
Protecting kids has been my long time goal, both personally and professionally. As Attorney General, I’ve pushed hard for tougher penalties for those who use the Internet to prey on our children.
Unfortunate...
