Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed

ALL THINGS NEBRASKAWay back in the day, when I was in high school, I had a summer job of mopping floors at a local hospital.Being a janitor was a really satisfying job because when you were done, you could easily see what you had accomplished, unlike a lot of other occupations.

Polk Library News

A week ago today it was so beautiful outside that I wanted to sit outside, drink coffee and read a book. Today it is a very different story. Winter coat, gloves and hurry and get in the library because I am a wimp and it is cold outside. It is Nebraska!Nine of our Easter eggs have been found.

Storm Speech at Districts

Gov. Pillen Issuing Burn Ban for Nebraska

LINCOLN – Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. Earlier today, Gov.

Gresham News

Centennial School Student Council Blood Drive will be Wednesday, March 19th.St Peter Lutheran Church Lenten service will be Wednesday, March 11th, March 18th and March 25th, at 7:30 p.m.Centennial School Elementary PTO Fun Night will be Friday, March 20th , at 6 p.m.

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell “They don’t seek glory; their reward is in knowing they made a difference.”—Quote As I write this column, I am sitting just four feet from a hot air register. I’ve got my favorite fuzzy robe wrapped around me. I’ve been keeping toasty warm today.

Overcoming Fear and Moving Forward

Life can have some scary moments. We have all been there or may be there at any given time.Sickness scares us. Dealing with a debilitating illness is scary. Cancer is scary. Heart disease is scary. Dying is scary. We fear having enough food, money, housing and transportation.

Osceola Lenten Lunch Schedule

The full schedule is as follows: March 18 at Osceola UMC, topic: The scandal of the cross with Fr. Allan Phan March 25 at Community Center/ Potluck, topic: The scandal of the resurrection with Pr. Hillary Christensen

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”Matthew 6:22-23 KJV

Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

Nebraska Game and Parks has issued an immediate temporary closure of the Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewellen and Lake McConaughy. Safety officials implemented this closure to ensure public safety as emergency responders actively manage wildfires in the region.