Mike Eldon Hulinsky, 94, of Burwell, Nebraska died June 21, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in the Czech National Cemetery. Rev. Michael Hulinsky will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 -8 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Fire Department. Mike was born May 31, 1916 in Eureka Township, of Valley County, Nebraska,...
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Mike Eldon Hulinsky, 94
3 Ord Break-ins Over Weekend
Ord, Neb. – Two businesses and the American Legion baseball concession stand were burglarized over the weekend, according to...
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Vote for June photo winner
via www.ordnebraska.com Our June photo contest submissions are in. You can view the photos below. Vote for your favorite photo here. As a reminder, July’s Photo Contest theme is Wildlife Watching. Each month’s first place photo receives $200 in Ord Chamber Bucks and the second place photo will receive $100 in Ord Chamber Bucks. You can submit your photos starting July 1. The deadline for July submissions is Friday, July 23 at 5:00 p.m. Submit your photos to kvolf@frontier.com....
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Sheriff warns of insurance scam
The Valley County Sheriff’s department released the following statement today warning area residents of an insurance scam. “Valley County Sheriff, Casey Hurlburt, would like to make the residents of Valley County aware of a medical insurance scam that is in our area. Women and the elderly are being asked to switch their insurance and not to purchase any medications until September when their new policy goes into effect. If you have any questions requarding your medical insurance please contact...
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Fluoridation issue leads to recall attempt in Burwell
by The Grand Island Independent BURWELL — Three Burwell elected officials are the subjects of recalls. Donald M. Jones is circulating petitions to recall Mayor Charles Cone, Ward I Council Member Terry Cone and Ward II Council Member Carolyn DeBaets, said Garfield County Election Commissioner Linda Heermann. Each petition states that the official “has failed to allow the public to vote and decide democratically whether to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the drinking water of the city of...
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Lake Ericson moves forward after 2010 flood – 97 photos
Ericson, Neb. – The Lake Ericson Board has approved repairs to the lake’s infrastructure, that’s according to Board President...
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4-H’ers Compete in Plant Identification Contests
4-H members from Valley and Howard Counties participated in the Horticulture, Trees, and Weed and Grass Identification contests held...
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Flood Response Continues – NEMA Offices Open This Weekend
Lincoln, Neb. – Flood response efforts continue across the state. The State Emergency Operation Center and the Joint Information...
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