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The Gresham Blackbirds 16/18 softball team went 2-2 this past weekend at the Class C State Tournament in Hastings placing 5th overall. Front row left to right: Niki Kosek-coach, Kobie Kosek, Riley Ziegler, Nya Fischer, Amy Fischer-coach. Middle row: Tayler Pohl, Macy Dishman, Emery Menze, Ashtynn Redfield, Paityn Scheele. Back row: Faith Scamehorn, Kenzie Stoll, Lynly Leif, Misty Noble, Brett Menze-coach. Not pictured: Anna Warm, Jaida Scamehorn, Elizabeth Reed.

The Gresham Blackbirds 16/18 softball team went 2-2 this past weekend at the Class C State Tournament in Hastings placing 5th overall. Front row left to right: Niki Kosek-coach, Kobie Kosek, Riley Ziegler, Nya Fischer, Amy Fischer-coach. Middle row: Tayler Pohl, Macy Dishman, Emery Menze, Ashtynn Redfield, Paityn Scheele. Back row: Faith Scamehorn, Kenzie Stoll, Lynly Leif, Misty Noble, Brett Menze-coach. Not pictured: Anna Warm, Jaida Scamehorn, Elizabeth Reed.

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Gresham 16-18 U Softball Fifth at ‘C’ State

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Summer can be a noisy and frightening time for our fourlegged friends. The snapping, sizzling, and whistling of fireworks, as well as the rumbling and crash of thunder can cause them much anxiety.A friend told about a large, intimidating Doberman that he knows.

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Navigating Difficult Circumstances

Dr. Glenn Mollette
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Every human being faces everyday challengers. We all have them. No way is immune from problems, sickness and death. Hurdles to jump, mountains to climb and oceans to swim is a part of life. There is always a fire to put out or something to fix. Life is filled with repairs that await our attention.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?
Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGECopyrights. They can be an author’s nightmare. An author sits down and opens up a vein to write their magnum opus. It’s their heart and soul, written sometimes over years of work. Edited over and over.

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Library

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Happening at the Library Summer Reading was busy at the Library. We had 30 children registered and they read books for a total of 208 hours. Our high reader was June Christy with 20.5 hours.
Opening Night This Thursday to Feature Taryn Smith as 2026 Torchlighter

Opening Night This Thursday to Feature Taryn Smith as 2026 Torchlighter

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Opening Night This Thursday to Feature Taryn Smith as 2026 Torchlighter

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. — Thirteen years after competing in the Cornhusker State Games as a track and field athlete, Omaha native Taryn Smith is returning to the 42nd State Games in a new role— as the Opening Night torch lighter.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
C enter Regular activities at Osceola Senior Center: July 8th: Swede Home Church women 8:30-10:30 AM July 10th: Civic Center meeting July 14th: BUNCO at 1 PM July 27th: County cards in Burg Bible study 10:00 am every Friday Pool and coffee every morning. Hope to see you at the center.