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Above: The two highest achieving students at Cross County were Colton Duncan (valedictorian, right) and Samuel Haug (salutatorian, left). The last time two young men were top honored grads was in 2010. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The two highest achieving students at Cross County were Colton Duncan (valedictorian, right) and Samuel Haug (salutatorian, left). The last time two young men were top honored grads was in 2010. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Top Grads are Male at CC For First Time in Years

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Above: The two highest achieving students at Osceola were Braylon Peterson (valedictorian, left) and Addison Theis (salutatorian, right). Photos provided.

Above: The two highest achieving students at Osceola were Braylon Peterson (valedictorian, left) and Addison Theis (salutatorian, right). Photos provided.

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Osceola Honored Grads

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Hollinger Reflects on Last 17 Years and Plans for the Next 17..or so

Hollinger Reflects on Last 17 Years and Plans for the Next 17..or so

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Hollinger Reflects on Last 17 Years and Plans for the Next 17..or so

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
STROMSBURG - As Brent Hollinger tallies up some of his lasts…last graduation, last day with kids, reception for retiring, etc., we sat down to find out about his last 17 years at Cross County and his next 17, or so, years.He said the bad times were more memorable than the good.
Above: County tickets are partisan so only Republicans got to vote on this race (sheriff) in the primary.

Above: County tickets are partisan so only Republicans got to vote on this race (sheriff) in the primary.

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Didn’t Get to Vote for Sheriff? Here’s Why and What You Can Do

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Many people were disappointed when they found out they couldn’t vote for sheriff if they weren’t registered Republican. The sheriff and his/her deputies serve the entire county, as well as other offices such as treasurer, clerk, assessor, etc. However they are partisan offices.

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Help with Memorial Day

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Shelby Legion Post 296 is asking for community help with memorial weekend activities.The Legion members will be working at the cemetery: Thursday May 21 at 6:00 p.m. they will be preparing all the holes for the flags for the avenue of flags.Saturday May 23 at 9:00 a.m.

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Nebraska History Museum and other NSHS Sites

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN - Three Nebraska State Historical Society historical sites offer free admission for active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserves, as members of the Blue Star Museums program from Armed Forces Day, May 16, through Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Amelia Earhart’s birthplace is located not far from us, in Atchison Kansas. Photo provided.

Amelia Earhart’s birthplace is located not far from us, in Atchison Kansas. Photo provided.

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Amelia’s Impact

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
By: Bob Ford The Nebraska Press Association is offering this American history series, free in celebration of our country’s 250th birthday, enjoy!Did you ever feel you didn’t fit in? Did you care if you didn’t?

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Osceola Legion Auxiliary Meeting

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Osceola Legion Auxiliary: American Legion Auxiliary Unit #91 will meet on Thursday, May 21st, at the Osceola Legion Club at 7:00 pm.Election of officers will be held.We will also finalize plans for our coffee time after the Memorial Day services.Kay Jones is hostess.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Centennial High School graduation will be Saturday, May 16th, at 2 p.m.Presbyterian Church Session will meet Sunday, May 17th, following worship service.Monthly Fireman’s meeting will be Monday, May 18th, at 7:30 p.m. At the fire station.