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Gibbon’s Darian Dorsey will be moving on to the state track and field championships with his second place finish in the 3200 meter run at the district meet last Thursday in Kearney.

Dorsey to represent Gibbon at state track and field meet

Gibbon sophomore Darian Dorsey emerged from the District C-8 Track and Field meet on Thursday, May 15, held at Kearney Catholic High School, as the lone qualifier for the state meet in Omaha. As a team at the district meet, the Gibbon boys finished...

Bulldog senior Ellie Morgan cleared 4’ 11” in the high jump at the district meet in Burwell last week, and qualified for the state meet in Omaha this Friday and Saturday. (—photo by Jeanette Branson)

Shelton sends six athletes to state track meet

After the dust settled at the District D-5 Track and Field meet in Burwell on Wednesday, May 14, the Shelton boys and girls teams qualified six athletes for the state meet in various events. As a team, the Lady Bulldogs finished the day in fifth...

The newly renovated Cheyenne SRA located at the Wood River I-80 interchange will open this Friday.

Cheyenne SRA’s new campground opens Friday

Outdoor enthusiasts have a new destination to explore in south-central Nebraska: the new campground at Cheyenne State Recreation Area, which opens this Friday, May 23.

Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest winners posted in Shelton Legion window, poppy donation cans located around community

Memorial Day services planned in Clipper Country

Memorial Day services are planned across Clipper Country on Monday, May 26. Following are services planned for respective Wood River, Shelton and Gibbon area cemeteries.

Wood River Rural High School Superintendent Terry Zessin (at the podium) introduces the six graduating Valedictorians of the 2025 senior class. Standing, from left to right, are Ikaiah Edgren, Sidney Frear, Uriel Rodriguez, Emily Segura Rochin, Beau Rohri

Commencement held for the Wood River Class of 2025

Twenty-six seniors were promoted during commencement ceremonies held last Sunday, May 18, for the Wood River Rural High Class of 2025.

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Cheyenne SRA’s new campground opens Friday 54z2l

Outdoor enthusiasts have a new destination to explore in south-central Nebraska: the new campground at Cheyenne State Recreation Area, which opens this Friday, May 23. 1j555s

Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest winners posted in Shelton Legion window, poppy donation cans located around community r1l5y

Winning posters created by Jeff Thober’s Shelton sixth grade class are now available for viewing in the window of the Shelton American Legion for all to enjoy.

Memorial Day services planned in Clipper Country 1s651f

Memorial Day services are planned across Clipper Country on Monday, May 26. Following are services planned for respective Wood River, Shelton and Gibbon area cemeteries.

Commencement held for the Wood River Class of 2025 5k3d1f

Twenty-six seniors were promoted during commencement ceremonies held last Sunday, May 18, for the Wood River Rural High Class of 2025.

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Dorsey to represent Gibbon at state track and field meet 5s1i4e

Gibbon sophomore Darian Dorsey emerged from the District C-8 Track and Field meet on Thursday, May 15, held at Kearney Catholic High School, as the lone qualifier for the state meet in Omaha.

Shelton sends six athletes to state track meet 3u6e73

After the dust settled at the District D-5 Track and Field meet in Burwell on Wednesday, May 14, the Shelton boys and girls teams qualified six athletes for the state meet in various events.

Scholarship Award recipients are, left to right, freshman Emma Whitefoot, sophomore Cooper Dubbs, junior Trevin Grabowski, and senior Kaden Kroeger. To be a scholarship award recipient, the FFA member must have the highest grade point average in the Ag Ed

Forty-three years strong 1c1j6h

On Tuesday, April 29, the Centura FFA Chapter held their 43rd annual banquet in the elementary gym, which was full of FFA ers.

Gibbon NHS inducts two during Gibbon Honors Night 5r2112

Gibbon Public School celebrated Academic Honors Night on Monday, May 5, which included inducting two new into the Gibbon Chapter of National Honor Society.

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Airman First Class Canfield completes basic training 414t5p

Airman First Class Johnathan “Johnny” Canfield, a 2024 graduate of Wood River Rural Schools, has proudly completed U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training.

Shelton Easter Egg hunters scour Veterans Park for golden prizes 4x4029

The annual Shelton Easter Egg Hunt drew a great crowd of anxious hunters on Saturday, April 19, in search of the coveted golden egg. Those lucky enough to find one are pictured above.

Widdowsons to celebrate 50th anniversary g5q2s

The children of Tom and Mary Widdowson are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.

Rockefellers to celebrate Golden Anniversary 20b5c

The family of Dan and Melody Rockefeller are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on March 15.

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Dorothy J. Holl 5f2a5u

Dorothy J. Holl, age 82, of Kearney, ed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – St.

Doran G. Post 6p6j4

Doran G. Post, a husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and friend ed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney surrounded by his loving family.

Virginia A. Luebs 5q6f44

Virginia A. Luebs, of Wood River, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Heritage Assisted Living Community surrounded by family. A private graveside service will take place.

Beverly Weston 4123i

Beverly Jean Weston, age 94, long-time Kearney resident, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha.

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