Perkins County students screened for sight and hearing
On Dec. 7 and 8, the Nebraska Lions Foundation sight and hearing van was in Perkins County to screen school students at the local PCS and Mennonite schools.
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Grant Volunteer Fire Department elects 2018 officers
The Grant Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) held their annual elections on Dec. 4 to elect officers who will lead the organization in 2018.
Gerald Engel memorial given to GVFD
A monetary memorial gift was given to the Grant Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) at the department’s Dec. 4 monthly business meeting by the family of Gerald Engel.
Area blood drive reaches goal
The Elsie/Madrid Community Blood Drive that was held Friday, Dec. 8 reached the 30 unit goal set by the American Red Cross.
Fire north of Grainton
Elsie Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grassland fire on Monday afternoon two miles north of Grainton at Roads 351 and 761.