Rural community ready to help
Gene Fischer was prepared for a long day of harvest Oct. 29. He had about 85 acres south of Gilead
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4-H members receive annual awards
The Thayer County 4-H program wrapped up the 2020 4-H year with a virtual awards announcement video Oct. 20. Their
Read moreCouncil talks vacant buildings
The Hebron City Council attempted to pass two ordinances to address vacant buildings and dangerous and unfit structures at its
Read moreElection turnout high
Voters didn’t disappoint Thayer County Election Commissioner Marie Rauner Nov. 3. “It went fantastic. The turnout was all that I
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Hospital purchases pharmacy
Thayer County Health Services CEO Paul Edwards announced TCHS finalized an agreement to purchase Priefert Pharmacy at the Hebron City
Read moreMeeting held for grant, business tips
A Community Development Block Grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for Downtown Revitalization in Hebron was on the
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Officer to remain in public service
Whether it’s serving as a Nebraska State Patrol Trooper, Hebron City Council member, probation officer in Nebraska’s largest cities, or
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Learning center offers dual credit
In April of 2021, the Southeast Community College Learning Center in Hebron will celebrate three years. The former Thayer Central
Read moreBoard votes to lower levy
The Thayer Central Board of Education voted to lower the 14-cent tax on the Special Building fund levy to 3
Read moreRauner, Burns explain Mail Only
Election commissioner Marie Rauner and clerk Maurica Burns of the Thayer County Clerk’s Office informed voters of the Mail Only
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Pastor begins call at Carleton, Davenport churches
Reverend Beth Roegner gave her first sermon as an ordained pastor Sunday at Christ’s Lutheran Church in Davenport and Zion
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New director hits county running
She’s ready to shake the budding tree of economic development in Thayer County and has a passion for people. Carley
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Bulin earns presidential award
Last fall, 27-year mathematics teacher Deb Bulin, learned she was one of three state finalists for the Presidential Award for
Read moreSparks fly for county growth
An economic development boom in Thayer County began quietly igniting over a year ago. In addition to Hebron’s Downtown
Read moreCounty schools use uniform plan to open for learning
A color-coded system will help guide schools in Thayer County for the 2020-2021 academic year with green as the “low/no
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City sells former library building
The Deshler City Council approved the $30,003 sale of the downtown former library building during its July meeting. The two-story
Read moreWeapons, explosives found in Deshler
Thayer County Court Judge Linda Bauer raised Robert Dankemeyer’s bond July 2 to $150,000 cash from 10 percent of $100,000.
Read moreNebraska Community Foundation…It’s up to us to invite young Nebraskans home
Every year, hundreds of high school seniors across Greater Nebraska earn their diplomas and venture out into the world beyond
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Quinones makes brave decision and a wish
Make-A-Wish granter Ric Horton of Seward has helped coordinate 52 wishes, and each time, it’s like the first time. He
Read moreIt’s not a trap
By Dakota Cherney, Hebron Community Fund dcherney@nebcommfound.org There’s a certain stigma in today’s day and age that moving back to
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Father Oborny prepares to retire
As his retirement approaches, Father Rudy Oborny is preparing for the move to Bonacum House in Lincoln. He’ll join his
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Museum to celebrate 50 years
When it came time for the newly organized Thayer County Historical Society to locate a building suitable for a museum
Read moreLewis sentenced for 2018 incident
Michael Lewis, 23, who was accosted at his home in Hebron Oct. 27, 2018, by brothers Remington and Reuben Elting
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Thayer Central 2020 Graduation Parade
The Thayer Central Class of 2020 received their diplomas from the Board of Education in a drive-through at the school
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TCHS hires new CEO
Thayer County Health Services is pleased to announce Paul Edwards as the new President/CEO. Paul, a lifelong Nebraskan who grew
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Twenty days added to shutdown
Thayer and its neighboring counties in the Public Health Solutions District (Fillmore, Jefferson, Saline and Gage) are under an extended
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Officials ponder pool openings
The Deshler City Council made a decision last night to keep the swimming pool closed for the summer while the
Read moreNo Alumni Memorial Day weekend
This year’s Hebron High School and Thayer Central Alumni Banquet, an annual tradition recorded as early as 1889 for all
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Professionals offer answers to COVID-19 questions
The Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) team gathered and answered the Hebron Journal Register’s questions about infection control, emergency preparedness,
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Cook to lead hospital as interim CEO
Thayer County Health Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Cook, as the interim President and Chief Executive
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Shelves empty out as virus sets in
At the onset of the coronavirus footprint in Nebraska, grocery store managers in Thayer County watched their shelves filled with
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Mask kits a hit in Thayer County
Quilters and sewists from all around the county picked up the free kits outside the closed Sew Bee It Quilt
Read moreDeshler clinic respiratory site
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Thayer County Health Services has created a specialized Respiratory Clinic at the Deshler Medical
Read moreWednesday Coffee Talk alive with news
A call-in via teleconferencing or using the video software Zoom, were like golden tickets this morning for the weekly Hebron
Read moreHebron Learning Center closes due to possible COVID-19 exposure
UPDATE 3/24/2020: A test was returned negative for COVID-19. The Hebron Learning Center will remain closed as Southeast Community College
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No confirmed cases in county
While the three schools in Thayer County, Thayer County Hospital and Blue Valley Lutheran Homes, and other local services and
Read moreTCHS COVID-19 Update
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapidly spreading respiratory illness that was first identified in Wuhan, China. It has since
Read moreFire fighters busy in high winds
South winds on March 7 were measured by the National Weather Service out of Hastings at 15 to 25 miles
Read moreHospital releases statement on virus
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that was first identified in Wuhan, China. It has since spread to
Read moreKrula charged in party incident
Two depositions taken in August of 2019 have led to more charges in an incident that was followed by the
Read moreReinke donates $100,000 for pool
Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology headquartered in Deshler, announced it has pledged $100,000 to help
Read moreRobinson faces two charges
Two students at Deshler Public Schools were removed by law enforcement after a threat incident at the school Feb. 12,
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Feeders banquet Saturday, Hanson to be named president
Twelve miles south of Fairbury across the state line near the old Sunrise Station, the topography changes into rolling hills
Read moreAnnexing on council agenda
The Hebron City Council discussed annexing property next to Highway 81 at its regular Monday evening meeting. No formal action
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Nebraska Corn Board Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board will
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Reinke Manufacturing grows with new acquisition
Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, announced Monday, Feb., 3 the acquisition of Ace Irrigation &
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Invite has grown to 22 schools
Thayer Central’s Speech Coach, Justin Bomar, stands at the back door of the high school giving directions and answering other
Read moreDonations plant seeds for future
In 2013, the Kenneth and Glenn Korff Endowment was established within the Hebron Community Foundation for the unrestricted use for
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Byron home not livable after fire
Brandi Erickson’s home in the southeast part of Byron caught fire about 12:30 a.m., Jan. 28 because of an electrical
Read moreUpdate on Disaster Recovery for Thayer County/Ruskin
Rural Nebraska communities in FEMA declared disaster counties continue to utilize the $2.2 million provided by USDA for disaster recovery.
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