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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
The Plainsmen started their season with a balanced scoring attack and a 25-1 run as they vanquished the Southwest Roughriders by a staggering 60 points, 73-13, Friday night on Larry Pritchett Court in Grant.
Senio...
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Perkins County Plainsman 2009 wrestling season debuted with a dual tournament hosted by Hitchcock County/Wauneta-Palisade and held at Culbertson.
Seven teams were in attendance: Maxwell, North Platte St. Pat’s, Medicine Valley, Hitchcock County/Waune...
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By Christy Sheets
Sports Writer
Friday night, the Wallace Wildcats hosted the Tigers of Maywood.
In the first quarter it was clear that the ladies were battling nerves, as missed shots and passes meant the Tigers maintained possession, and had the ...
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By Travis McConnell
Sports Writer
The Wallace Wildcats opened the 2009-10 basketball season by splitting their first two games.
On Friday night the Wildcats used a fourth quarter scoring explosion to blow open a close game against the Maywood Tiger...
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As Farm Bureau president, Keith Olsen of Grant serves on the board of directors of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, which administers the group health plan available to Farm Bureau members. In this news release, Olsen is commenting only on behalf ...
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The local workgroup that sets priorities for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and recommends special projects for cost-share assistance to local farmers and ranchers will meet in Imperial Monday, Dec. 14.
The local workgroup for th...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Women involved in livestock are invited to a meeting in Grant to receive information on three areas of operation.
The informational meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, from 9-11 a.m., at the Midwest Electric Cooperati...
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By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
If a water-short year occurs without any remedy other than regulation, shutting down the least number of farmers seems to be the intent of the Upper Republican Natural Resources District (URNRD) board members. ...
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I had the opportunity to earn a paycheck at a very young age putting together booklets, folding programs, assembling three-part forms, etc. It was legal only because my parents owned the business.
Although child labor laws are intended to protect chi...
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It’s becoming more and more frustrating to hear about a new scam taking place. The thieves and liars who used to quietly pull off a job, if they were lucky, have become so brazen that it’s almost commonplace to be approached by a scam artist on a reg...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Still in the same location—but with brand new walls—Daiss Real Estate and Countryside Insurance reside on ground formerly occupied by what most called “the little red barn.”
The new 1600 square foot building holds ...
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Perkins County Schools
• Dec. 8: Junior high holiday program, 7 p.m. at middle school in Madrid.
• Dec. 10: Grades 3-5 Christmas program, 7 p.m., at high school in Grant.
• Dec. 14: High school Christmas program, 7 p.m.
Wallace
• Dec. 1...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
By the middle of this week, seasonal flu vaccine should be available at both of the medical clinic facilities in Grant.
The vaccine was to have been shipped as of Monday, so residents seeking the shot for the seasonal fl...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
An overwhelming success is how Perkins County School teachers describe the coat drive sponsored by the junior high student council. Students are now ready to pass along the collected items.
The first annual coat drive at...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
A generous donation by Pinnacle Bank represents the first contribution toward some new equipment at Perkins County Health Services.
In answering a year-end appeal from the Perkins County Health Services Foundation, Pinna...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
December festivities are underway across the county with the flip of the calendar on Tuesday.
Venango will be hosting a Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 12, sponsored by the Lions Club.
The public is invited to join the...
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The county foundation has $39,500 to go in reaching the challenge goal—must be met by end of December.
According to Perkins County Community Foundation Treasurer Ashley Colglazier, the foundation has only $39,500 yet to raise toward their Hunt Challeng...
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The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is reminding all motorists to “Be Here for the Holidays,” by promoting voluntary compliance with all traffic safety laws, in an effort to reduce fatalities during the holiday season.
“Be Here for the Holidays,” i...
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By Jan Schultz
The Imperial Republican
Imperial’s Mark Christensen has filed for re-election to the District 44 state legislative seat he now holds.
A check with the Secretary of State’s website shows Christensen is the first to put his name on t...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Grant City Council held the first reading on an ordinance of annexation, approved keno requests, discussed renewing a maintenance contract, and took action on moving forward in the process of nuisance abatement during their ...
