Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

OSCEOLA — For the last six years, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola has been a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. These shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, clothes and personal hygiene items may be the only gift a child will receive.

Osceola One Act is CRC Runner Up

Congratulations to the Osceola One Act cast and crew on receiving RUNNER-UP at Crossroads Conference One Act Competition last Wednesday!

Auxiliary’s Give 10 For Education Project

American Legion Auxiliary President Roxanne Page presented Jeffrey Elementary secretary Nicki Carlson with boxes of Kleenex from the Auxiliary for our Give 10 for Education project.

FCCLA Students Recognized at State

Ava Pruter (left) and Ella Cramer (right) were recognized at the Nebraska State Capital for their excellence in FCCLA. They received second place for their professional oral presentation about issues concerning Family and Consumer Sciences or related occupations.

New Cross Dedicated at Osceola First UMC

During the November 13th worship service this beautiful cross, which adorns the top of the bell tower at the Osceola First United Methodist Church, was dedicated. It was given in memory of Raymie Watts, and Alex and Dorothy Mills.

Osceola Holiday Town Market

Pictured is Dawn Anderson shopping with author Bonnie Lacy at the Osceola Holiday Town Market. Deb Anderson and Louise Wheeler are also pictured.

Two Hunting Accidents in the Last Week

An Indianola man was seriously injured in a deer hunting incident at about 5 p.m. November 20 in Red Willow County. The 20-year-old was accidentally shot by a rifle belonging to a 54-year-old male who was following him and another hunter up an embankment.

Sentencing Set for Stromsburg Man in York County

YORK – Sentencing in York County has been set for a Stromsburg man who has been convicted of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Michael J. Uphoff, Jr.

National Family Caregiver's Month

November is National Family Caregiver’s Month. This is a time to recognize family caregivers, raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for these caregivers. Caregivers help with another person’s social and/or health needs.

Folkets Vän

Green’s Chapel Perhaps the most interesting insight into the Green’s Chapel Methodist church, which once thrived a few miles east of Stromsburg, is found in the recollections of Rebecca Green Meyers in the 1972 history (the red book, pg 81).