August 12, 2026
In February, Shelby-Rising City’s Hayden Hopwood tries to get through Osceola’s defense. If Osceola and SRC co-op, this game would not be held. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.
The band Silas Creek entertained Friday night to a good crowd in Stromsburg. They played mostly 90s country songs while people shopped the market, grabbed a meal, played cornhole or just sat and listened. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Above left: Two boys ride their e-scooters near 192nd Street and West Center Road in Omaha. Photos provided by Flatwater Free Press.
Above: Mike Flood (in white shirt) visited the Shelby Fire District on Thursday. Below: Fire chief Jon Eller tells Flood about some of the equipment and how much it costs. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
SHELBY - Thursday morning, Representative Mike Flood visited the Shelby Rural Fire District. Several volunteer firefighters were on hand to meet and talk to him.Chief Jon Eller reported they have 38 members on their roster, but about 15 are considered “active”.
Back to School, Building for the Future
A Tradition of Service: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy
Mike Trader BB Camp- Front (L-R); Rylan Brandenburger, Cruz Tonniges, Jeter Zelasney. Back- Jared Samuelson, Jason Zelasney, Clark Ribble, Bill Gavers, Mike Trader. Photo provided.
FAREWELL FOR NOW!
Flanked by coaches to their left and their right, these four players, Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell and Eli Fjell were a consistent contributor to the SOS baseball program since they became part of it. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
Barbara Thingstad
Robin Perry
Barbara Thingstad
Missing the Basketball of My Youth
