Oregon Trail Run in fourth year
The Oregon Trail Run of Nebraska is in its fourth year Oct. 26 as runners from several states will take
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Relay For Life keeps celebrating survivors
The format may change, but the mission stays the same — Relay For Life’s heart and soul are cancer survivors
Read moreTrial ends, Murray prepares for next phase
Appointed to defend Aubrey Trail, Ben Murray was looking right at him when Trail slashed his own throat. “We had
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Water rescue team heads to dam
On Monday morning, the Webster County Sheriff’s Office announced one of two men had been located about a quarter to
Read moreHelp wanted
Help Wanted: Zoltenko Farms, Inc. near Hardy, NE is seeking to add 2 to 3 part-time members to join our
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Fair comes alive on brick wall
It’s her largest mural yet at 40 feet long by 12 feet high. Artist Jamie Luttrell finished the vintage fair
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Bruning Days books local talent
This year’s Bruning Days will feature performer Cole Harris, who grew up in Hebron, and the Forgotten Years band headed
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New fair building includes arena
Construction of the new small animal barn at the Thayer County Fairgrounds is coming along and will be ready by
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Trail Coalition went the extra mile
Last year, the Thayer County Walking Coalition discussed taking the walking trail around the baseball field. “And that’s done,” Kurk
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Reinke receives second grant
Nebraska awards Reinke Manufacturing 2019 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant — second consecutive state grant for irrigation company Gov. Pete
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Davenport’s Achievement Day packs in the activities
The “very Small Town” with a “Great Big Life” features a full schedule for Davenport Achievement Day July 13-14. Co-ed
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Emergency manager preparing for flooding
The Deshler ballfields are underwater and the water looks to be receding, Thayer County Emergency Manager Colt Farringer said. “The
Read moreFair features Eli Young Band
Grammy and Country Music Association nominee Eli Young Band headlines the entertainment for this year’s fair inside the Thayer County
Read moreThunder Football equipment check-out July 21
Thayer County Thunder Youth Football equipment check-out is July 21 at 6:30 p.m., on the Thayer Central practice field (between
Read moreNo timetable for construction on river bridge
The Hebron City Council was scheduled to close the 1st Street river bridge July 8, but the city council postponed
Read moreFrom the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
On July 7, 2019, two subjects were arrested as persons of interest in the possible homicide of an adult male at
Read morePossible homicide update
DETAILS OF INCIDENT: *******UPDATE******** At approximately 4:15pm, 7 July 2019, Jefferson County Communications received a 911 call regarding the
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Stolen pickup taken at Casey’s Parking Lot
The Thayer County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a stolen pickup which was taken from the Casey’s parking lot
Read moreDeadline Extended to Apply for Funding to Plant Cover Crops on Flooded Cropland Acres
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up for farmers in Nebraska
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Sheriff departments investigating burglaries
A man walking near a black Ford pickup while a woman sat in the passenger seat were caught on C
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Endangered Missing Advisory – HEBRON
Update: Hailey has been located. An Endangered Missing Advisory has been activated to determine the whereabouts of Hailey Baca. The
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Little Blue takes an all day tour
Joe Hergott, who has represented Thayer County on the Little Blue Natural Resources District board for 40 years, said a
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Surveyors donate plaque at Initial Point, uncover 1856 stone
A group of surveyors visited the 6th Principal Meridian memorial Saturday south of Hubbell at the Nebraska/Kansas state line. Surveyors
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Certified Lifesavers
Summer lifeguards at the Hebron Municipal Pool are (Sitting, left to right) Adam Meyer, Kaisha Solomon, Conner Nun, Sydny Havel,
Read moreThayer County towns arranging events for Lazy Horse Gravel Grind
On May 18, approximately 150 cyclists from seven states — Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota and Michigan —
Read moreNew charges filed against Lewis
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net Tuesday, charges against Michael Lewis in Thayer County District Court were dismissed and new charges were
Read moreBlue Valley Bowl gave years of entertainment to its customers
The architects couldn’t believe how well Harold Struve had designed Blue Valley Bowl — they had never seen a dome
Read moreVolunteer legacy celebrates its first million
“It’s called Things and Stuff on Hebron’s main street,“It’s packed with bargains that can’t be beat (that are mighty sweet).”
Read moreLewis pretrial hearing continued until May
Michael Lewis, who was due for a pretrial hearing April 5, was granted a continuance by Thayer County District Judge
Read moreMerchant offers city $1 for lot
Doug Modlin, owner of The Bottle Shop in downtown Hebron offered the city $1 for the vacant lot next door
Read moreHohensee prefers rural facility
Kent Hohensee became the chief executive officer of Blue Valley Lutheran Homes a little over a year ago and is
Read moreOnnen and NRD grew together
Mike “Mick” Onnen is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. After serving the Little Blue Natural Resources
Read moreLinton served 14 years as chief
In his 14 years as Hebron fire chief, BJ Linton saw the department increase equipment, and calls since Highway 81
Read moreTheater group to perform
The Thayer County Community Theater Group will perform, “Death of A Hot Sauce Salesman,” by Michael Druce, Jan. 24-26 with
Read moreHealth care “Close to Home”
The “Close to Home” campaign, set to launch by Thayer County Health Services, encourages people to stay in the home
Read moreCounty moves on truancy
On the Thayer County Commissioners’ agenda Dec. 5 was time to review and approve an application for a community-based grant
Read moreLewis arrested in shooting, one dead, one critical
A fight that began in Davenport Oct. 27 at approximately 1:30 a.m., turned into a tragedy with one man dead
Read moreAirport to celebrate years of service
In June of 1940, Hebron business men were working “on their toes,” to implement requirements they needed for an airport
Read moreDebate focuses on rural issues
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net Incumbent, District 32 Sen. Laura Ebke, gave a glimpse into working across party lines when it
Read morePlan is to flatten buildings
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net The Hebron City Council is planning to assist two property owners on the west side of
Read moreSprints to be featured at fair
Thayer County Fair Board President for the Ag Society, Bob Dankenbring, gave a sneak peek into this year’s fair to
Read moreArchery range preparing to open
A city-owned vacant lot on 4th Street between Holdrege and Park Avenue is being prepared for open range archery through
Read moreElection spotters at local precincts
Hebron’s south and Bruning’s precincts had unidentified visitors on election day last week. In Hebron, a male spotter said he
Read moreMeeting held for truancy
Thayer County schools, including superintendents and principals, county probation officer, commissioners, Region V and county attorney Dan Werner, gathered for
Read moreClassroom doors part of upgrades
The Thayer Central Board of Education has approved improvements for the summer, which were already accounted for in the district’s
Read moreCattlemen’s Ball rally registers volunteers
Everything anyone wanted to know about the Cattlemen’s Ball June 1-2 at Hergott Farm was clarified during a Sunday meeting
Read moreMuseum to add historic church
Thayer County Museum Curator Jackie Williamson figured it was wiser to move the entire Hubbell United Methodist Episcopal Church than
Read moreThayer Central Speech team claims district title
Not only did the Thayer Central Speech team triumph over seven other schools at the C2-4 District Speech meet —
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