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Gene Schlesinger was honored for 22 years as president of the department. Pictured are President Nate Kracl, Gene and Fire Chief Jon Eller. Photo provided.

Gene Schlesinger was honored for 22 years as president of the department. Pictured are President Nate Kracl, Gene and Fire Chief Jon Eller. Photo provided.

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Shelby Fire & Rescue Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Shelby Fire and Rescue held their annual St. Patrick’s Party complete with a delicious steak dinner from Reg’s followed by our 2025 awards ceremony. Congratulations to all of our award recipients. Our department is thankful for your dedication and service to our community.

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Library News

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: March: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Alborn April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman June: A Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake
“What the Heart Wants (is exercise)”

“What the Heart Wants (is exercise)”

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“What the Heart Wants (is exercise)”

Dr. Kelly Evans Hullinger, Md, Facp
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
THE PRAIRIE DOCCardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in the US as well as a very common cause of chronic illness and disability. Heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes result in about 2500 deaths per day in the US, according to the American Heart Association.

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Catch these Game and Parks education events in April

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April.Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska. gov or at state park entrances.

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SRC Father-Daughter Dance

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
When:April 12th from 3-5 PM at the SRC West Gym (enter door 9) Cost: $25 per couple, proceeds to Little Spikers volleyball program Forms are available at SRC to be filled out by March 23rd.The male doesn’t have to be a father; can be grandpa, uncle or another adult.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
CALENDAR: April 8th at 12:45 Annual meeting, anyone interested in being an officer or volunteer call 402-527-5158 Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily
About the Green, Green Grass and those Eggs

About the Green, Green Grass and those Eggs

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGEWhere is that in the Bible at Easter?I looked on the Internet, which of course is Gospel truth, and it had things to say about the green grass and Easter eggs.The Easter Bunny? Well.
Braylon Peterson of Osceola (left) receives his certificate of scholarship from Wayne State College president Marysz Rames. Photo provided.

Braylon Peterson of Osceola (left) receives his certificate of scholarship from Wayne State College president Marysz Rames. Photo provided.

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Peterson Receives Neihardt Scholarship to Wayne State

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Braylon Peterson, son of Kevin and Cassidy Peterson, senior from Osceola High School was awarded the John G Neihardt Scholarship to Wayne State College.He was one of 15 recipients to receive this scholarship out of over 250 applicants.
Osceola Read-A-Thon

Osceola Read-A-Thon

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Osceola Read-A-Thon

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The 6th annual Osceola Jeffrey Elementary School READA- THON was held March 2nd – 8th. The Jeffrey Elementary PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) sponsored the Read-A-Thon for students to encourage and reinforce good reading habits at school, at home, and throughout life.