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Birthday Card Shower

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Acard shower is being requested for Dale Anderson who will be celebrating his 90th birthday on December 12th. Dale was a 1953 graduate of Stromsburg High School. His address is 1209 N 37th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503.
Clarks Public Library was one recipient of a capital credit check. Photo provided by NNTC.

Clarks Public Library was one recipient of a capital credit check. Photo provided by NNTC.

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NNTC Pays Out Capital Credits of Over $4M

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
NNTC is set to pay out capital credits to 5,228 current customers and 1,626 former customers for a total of $4,731,377.13!While it sounds too good to be true, NNTC can pay customers back because of the company’s status as a cooperative. NNTC is one of seven telephone cooperatives in Nebraska.

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Pinnacle Bank Donates to Schools Through Pins and 3-Pointers

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Pinnacle Bank runs a '3-Point Program' in select Nebraska communities where they donate $3 to local high school sports programs for every varsity 3-pointer made, sometimes adding $6 for wrestling pins, supporting teams like Shelby- Rising City, Wisner-Pilger, Archangels Catholic, and others to...
Packages left by a front door can be an invitation for theft. PCN file photo.

Packages left by a front door can be an invitation for theft. PCN file photo.

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Ship Your Gifts & Cards Soon; Prevent Package Thefts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Can’t get together with your family this Christmas? Need to ship your gift? Do it soon as deadlines are coming.Many businesses are busy this time of year, but the U.S Postal Service and UPS, FedEx and other shipping companies are in their busiest time of year.
Above: Kasey Fischbach (right) was named outstanding performer #2 at C1-2 district one act. He is pictured with Hayden Reznicek. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kasey Fischbach (right) was named outstanding performer #2 at C1-2 district one act. He is pictured with Hayden Reznicek. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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District One Act Results

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
STROMSBURG – Wednesday, Cross County hosted C2-4 districts. Ravenna took the big win, including best technical crew and the two outstanding performing awards. Cross County came in runner up with “The Comic Book Artist”.
Above: Signs like this one are on highways that have been recently paved. This one is just when entering Stromsburg, but one is also near Columbus. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Signs like this one are on highways that have been recently paved. This one is just when entering Stromsburg, but one is also near Columbus. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS: WHY IS SALT NOT ALWAYS USED?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
STROMSBURG - Winter arrived last week with over two inches of snow. Roads were not good on Saturday, Nov. 29th.Some highways are marked “Caution. Surface not salted.” Why is this so? Why do certain types of streets/highways not get salted? How long? What do they do instead?
The city of Osceola had their annual Christmas Holiday kick-off on Monday night. Santa & Mrs. Claus were welcomed to town with a parade and other games for all of those who helped celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season. PCN photos by Ken Kush

The city of Osceola had their annual Christmas Holiday kick-off on Monday night. Santa & Mrs. Claus were welcomed to town with a parade and other games for all of those who helped celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season. PCN photos by Ken Kush

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OSCEOLA RINGS IN CHRISTMAS

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily