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James J. "Jim" Studnicka, 83
James J. "Jim" Studnicka, Jr. 83, of Ord passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. Mr. Studnicka's wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life ...
Jun 17, 2021
Larry D. Larkowski, 77
Larry D. Larkowski, 77, of Ord gained his wings on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughters after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tu...
Jun 17, 2021
Nebraska DMV Reveals New Driver License and ID Card Design
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced at a press conference Wednesday that it will begin issuing new drivers licenses and state ID cards this month. The license and ID cards feature new ...
Jun 16, 2021
Gary L. Koehn, 66
Gary Lynn Koehn, of Scotia, loved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa, left us June 11, 2021, at the age of 66 years old in his home surrounded by his family. He had bravely fought a 2 year battle with Multiple...
Jun 12, 2021
WHMS adds COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics, take-home tests
ATKINSON, NE - Helping our region return to normalcy has been a priority for West Holt Medical Services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Readily available testing and vaccines are the two avenues tha...
Jun 08, 2021
$6.4 Million Helmsley Charitable Trust Grant to Fund Life-Saving New Technology for Law Enforcement in ORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORD, NE June 8, 2021 - In an ongoing effort to improve the cardiac system of care in the Upper Midwest, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded a grant of $6.4 million to equip...
Jun 08, 2021
Garfield County Adds Another Little Free Library
Burwell, Nebraska. Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small, front-yard book exchanges number more than 100,000 around the world in over 100 countries. Now, a new Little Free Library l...
Jun 08, 2021
Valley County Sheriff's Report for 6/5/21
JUNE 5, 2021 -CALLS TO SERVICE ORD RESCUE CALL -CITATIONS/WARNINGS/VEHICLE DEFECTS WRITTEN WARNING FOR EXPIRED REGISTRATION CITATION GIVEN FOR MARIJUANA -BURN PERMITS 1 PERMIT GIVEN -41 RADIO MESSAGES...
Jun 07, 2021
William Byron "Ron" Cox, 74
William Byron "Ron" Cox, 74, of Burwell, Nebraska passed away at his home, surrounded by the loving company of his family, on June 3, 2021. Born December 12, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona to William and Ai...
Jun 07, 2021
Eldon A. Lambrecht, 86
Eldon Arthur Lambrecht was born March 9, 1935 at Prosser, NE to Arthur and Leona (Katzberg) Lambrecht. He was baptized and confirmed at the Christ Lutheran Church in Prosser. Eldon grew up and attende...
Jun 07, 2021
