Shelton’s Susie Cheney celebrates while scurrying off of the landing pit upon breaking the school record with a ten foot vault at the state meet on Friday morning. (—photo by Steve Glenn)
Competing for Shelton at the district golf tournament were, from left to right, Reilly Jensen, state qualifier Jaxson Ohlman, Drake Power, and Alexander Gangwish. (—courtesy photo)
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Pictured are Bulldog Branch grand prize winners. Grand prize winners are students who brought in at least 19 deposits out of the 21 possible weekly deposits and received ten dollars to the Shelton swimming pool. (–courtesy photo)
Quilts of Valor quilt maker Cindy Zurn ed quilt recipients for a photo at a recent presentation ceremony in Alliance. Pictured are, left to right, Marissa Robinson, Brandon Robinson, Cindy Zurn, and Ryan Robinson. (–courtesy photo)
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One act director Mrs. Alice Rabbe presented several awards during the evening’s ceremony. Macy Willis, Matthew Goldfish, and Justin Wiehn received the Crew on Center Stage award. Receiving the Top Billing award were Ava Rabbe, Alexander Gangwish, Erin G

Shelton High Activities Banquet held 3s1w3d

The 2024-2025 Shelton High School Activities Banquet was held Friday evening, May 16, at Shelton High School and recognized students who participated in extracurricular activities throughout the sc 552c6a

Pictured are Bulldog Branch grand prize winners. Grand prize winners are students who brought in at least 19 deposits out of the 21 possible weekly deposits and received ten dollars to the Shelton swimming pool. (–courtesy photo)

Bulldog Branch grand prize, Stellar Teller students recognized recently 365k68

The Bulldog Branch of Cornerstone Bank in the Shelton Elementary had a successful first year, according to Patty Wiehn, of Shelton Cornerstone Bank.

Quilts of Valor quilt maker Cindy Zurn ed quilt recipients for a photo at a recent presentation ceremony in Alliance. Pictured are, left to right, Marissa Robinson, Brandon Robinson, Cindy Zurn, and Ryan Robinson. (–courtesy photo)

Quilts of Valor bestowed on Cairo Veterans 95t55

Three Veterans were recently honored and wrapped with Quilts of Valor in a ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at the Alliance City Park lead by Kathy Dye, of Panhandle Blocks, the local chapter of the Qui

Gibbon City Council 543e2g

Updates on a new firm running the wastewater treatment plant, the city’s new app and the city’s nuisance abatement process were highlights of the Gibbon City Council’s regular monthly meeting on Mo

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Shelton’s Susie Cheney celebrates while scurrying off of the landing pit upon breaking the school record with a ten foot vault at the state meet on Friday morning. (—photo by Steve Glenn)

Area athletes earn medals at state track and field meet in Omaha 6x6l6a

Six Clipper Country athletes came away from the state track and field meet with medals to add to their collections.

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Buffalo golfers finish season at district meet 2p6b3g

The season came to an end for the Gibbon boys golfers at the C-4 District meet held at Grand Island’s Indianhead Golf Course on Tuesday, May 20.

Competing for Shelton at the district golf tournament were, from left to right, Reilly Jensen, state qualifier Jaxson Ohlman, Drake Power, and Alexander Gangwish. (—courtesy photo)

Shelton’s Ohlman swings his way to state competing at district golf meet 6zm4g

Jaxson Ohlman and the Bulldog golf team competed at the D-1 District meet held at Kirkman’s Lakeview Golf Course in Humboldt on Tuesday, May 20, where Ohlman qualified for state competition.

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 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.

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Card shower to honor Hahn’s 90th o4fa

The family of Allan Hahn would like to honor him with a card shower, celebrating his 90th birthday on June 4. Birthday wishes and memories may be sent to: Allan Hahn, 5410 17th Ave., Apt.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gala Hulme p4p35

Gala Ruth (Williams) Hulme, age 85, of Shelton, ed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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