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BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY 16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m. 22-23- Class D State Track

BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY 16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m. 22-23- Class D State Track

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BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m.22-23- Class D State Track and Field- Omaha Burke

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Osceola School Destroying

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Osceola Public Schools will be destroying older Special Education files. Files being destroyed have the graduation date of 2021. If you graduated that year, had special education services, and would like your file, notify the high school office to arrange a time to pick up your file.

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Library Happenings

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The library will host Story Hour on May 13 at 4:00. All children between Pre-k and 2nd Grade are invited to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The library Book Club will meet at 5:00 May 18. We are discussing Where the Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas.

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NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing exceptional contributions that advanced public safety, rehabilitation, and reentry throughout 2025.Held at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, the...
BONNIE LACY

BONNIE LACY

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Opening Lines

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
What if I opened this column with, “I’m bored.” Would you continue reading?What if I wrote, “Writing my next book is going to eat me for lunch!”
Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires that impacted the state from March through April. Photo provided.

Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires that impacted the state from March through April. Photo provided.

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Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Damage

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN – Friday, Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires that impacted the state from March through April.

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FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TEN YEARS AGO May 19, 2016The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the promotion of the following officer of the bank at their recent meeting. Cindy Buhl was named Assistant Vice President of Technology at Cornerstone Bank in Stromsburg.
Cross County Junior High quiz bowl represented Nebraska in the National FCCLA LifeSmarts competition. It takes place online (virtually), where they advanced to the semifinals to face a team from Colorado. The finished second in nation. Pictured are (front) Samuel Jameson and Asher Greenwall, (back) Molly Tandy, Keegan Johnson and Landon Everingham. Photo provided.

Cross County Junior High quiz bowl represented Nebraska in the National FCCLA LifeSmarts competition. It takes place online (virtually), where they advanced to the semifinals to face a team from Colorado. The finished second in nation. Pictured are (front) Samuel Jameson and Asher Greenwall, (back) Molly Tandy, Keegan Johnson and Landon Everingham. Photo provided.

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Cross County Jr. High Quiz Bowl

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Nebraska State Fair Marathon names HAL Sports as race management partner

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Nebraska State Fair has selected HAL Sports to manage and produce the State Fair Marathon race weekend, returning Saturday, August 29 as part of the 2026 Nebraska State Fair.Now in its 12th year, the Nebraska State Fair Marathon has become a beloved tradition — blending the energy of race day...