Out Of County News

Empty Playground Becomes Art In Chester

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:51am

With a playground full of equipment seeing very little use, Chester artists Cindy Chinn and Art Whitton made plans to bring it back to life. Children can now been seen on the monkey bars, slide, swings and balance beam as metal cut-outs have been added to create a new sculpture garden in Chester. Each piece was designed and then cut by hand with a plasma torch by metal artist Cindy Chinn. With help from Brian Petersen of Hubbell, the pieces were painted with automotive paint and then installed last week.

Congratulations to Wilber Homecoming Candidates

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 2:56pm

Congratulations to Wilber Homecoming Candidates for the 2020 Senior Class. Candidates from left to right front row: Nevaeh Honea, Olivia Pomajzl, Valerie Johnson, Rylee Sand, Alissa Vlasak, Tasha Pedersen. Back Row, from left to right: Wyatt Smith, Kane Schulz, Dawson Hoover, Tommy Lokken, Drey Heller, Mitchell Thompson.

Helping Hands In Thayer

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 2:46pm

The Annual Fall Blood Drive in Byron was a success thanks to the many volunteers who donated their blood. The Drive was organized by Lori Heitmann who worked with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank and held in the Byron Community Center.  Forty two donors came out, including seven new donors.  Lori Heitmann would like to thank everyone who helped make this event such as success.

Dead Man's Hand Part 4: The Face of a Hanged Man

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 11:53am
The true reasons for McCall's enmity towards Hickok remains unknown to this day. The motive was just one of many mysteries in the short life of Jack McCall. Even after his own death, McCall managed to leave the world with yet another puzzle.
 
The execution was scheduled to take place on March 1. In the final week before McCall's death, two  incidents occurred that were of great significance to anyone trying to understand the confused history of Jack McCall. 

Community Players returns with an “Outrageous Adventure”

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 3:02pm

Community Players returns to in-person programming with their upcoming production, “The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon & Mrs. Levine.”  This hilarious comedy runs Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 9, 16 at 2 p.m. 

The box office, located at 412 Ella St., Beatrice, is open weekdays from noon to 5 p.m. and two hours prior to performances.  Reservations can also be made by visiting the box office (where a face covering is required) or calling (402) 228-1801.  To efficiently seat all patrons with social distance guidelines, online sales are temporarily suspended.

Homestead National Monument of America Continues the Summer Campfire Series on Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 p.m. Reserve Your Spot Today

Published by admin on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 10:22am

August 1st Campfire Program: Brownville Historical Society, and Campfire sing-along! 

 

Former Tri County Superintendent Arrested

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 1:26pm
Timothy DeWaard, 56, of Utica has been arrested in Seward County for child abuse and third degree sexual assault. According to a press release issued Tuesday, July 14, by the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest was related “to charges involving a high school aged student.”
DeWaard has been the superintendent at Centennial Public Schools in Utica since July 1, 2007. Prior to that, he was the superintendent for Tri County Schools in Plymouth.

Jesse Durflinger In Custody In Thayer County

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 12:47pm
Jesse R. Durflinger, 29, of Alexandria missed his court date in Jefferson County as he was being held in the Thayer County Jail. He was scheduled to appear in Jefferson County Court for two separate cases on Wednesday, July 8. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. 
Durflinger's attorney, Public Defender Scott Gropp, informed the judge that Durflinger had recently been sentenced to 70 days in jail in Thayer County District Court by Judge Vicky Johnson.

Bomb Squad Called To Home In Deshler

Published by admin on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 11:05am
On Saturday, June 27, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Thayer County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a resident in the 400 block of First St. in Deshler. During the search, suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia was found. 

Pandemic-Related Syndrome Comes To Nebraska

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 8:48am
A nine-year old boy in Lexington was the fist suspected case of a COVID-19-related syndrome known to effect children. The boy was diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) on May 21. On Monday, June 8, the Douglas County Health Department reported what they believe to be another MIS-C case. According to the report, that child was a boy under the age of 12 who had a rash, fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Yet another case has been reported in Dawson County. That patient has only been identified as a male under the age of 18.

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