Milo Queen contest a sign of community
Aaron Jensen, who comes home to Carleton from Lincoln every year just to volunteer for Milo Day, said he remembers
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Vintage photos just one activity at 150th
This weekend’s 150th birthday celebration for Hebron centers on historical activities and for those who weren’t around back in the
Read moreFestival to feature multiple vendors
The Thayer County Historical Society and Museum 46th annual Fall Festival Sept. 29 should give visitors plenty to do with
Read moreMilo Day, Hebron 150th, Fall Festival all on tap
Milo Day is Saturday in Carleton and the Queen Candidates, and communities they are representing are featured on page 14
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Peach of a donation
Each year, the Hubbell Lions Club sells peaches and pears for its major fundraiser, and they decided to join the
Read moreFirst applicant for LB840 received
Doug and Michelle Modlin of The Bottle Shop are the first applicants for the city’s plan passed last year —
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Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Identified in Nebraska
First time unique mosquito seen in state Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in conjunction with
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Patriotic Pillowcases
Several years ago, Dianne Meyer, Thayer County Health Services Director of Family Services was looking for a way to say
Read moreCounty stays thrifty
The Thayer County Commissioners will stay on an even budget keel as the county’s tax request at .14 cents will
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Racing part of the Smith weekly routine
A few years after Scott Smith was asked to drive an Enduro, he helped build the track in Deshler. He
Read moreFrost Frolic Vendors wanted
Wanted: Successful, long-standing craft event, 29th Frost Frolic Holiday Market is looking for vendors for Sat., Nov. 2. Jefferson Co.
Read moreShickley Grain Help wanted
Help Wanted: Harvest help, Shickley Grain Co. (402) 627-2425.
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Cancer survivors celebrate life
Thayer County Relay For Life was held Aug. 18 with 75-plus in attendance, including 48 registered cancer survivors. A silent
Read moreDittmer’s research to be covered in Byron Saturday
Harold Dittmer, who has done extensive research on conditions in Germany and England prior to immigration in the mid-1800’s, will
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Supreme Court Justices visit courthouse
Nebraska Supreme Court justices and Chief Justice, Michael Heavican, visited the Thayer County Courthouse as part of a statewide tour
Read moreSheriff reports full staff
Sheriff David Lee has a complete police force with eight officers, including himself, on staff after he made some adjustments
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Thayer County Fair 2019
Photos by Hebron Journal Register & Art Whitton
Read moreHelp wanted
Help Wanted: Thayer County Weed Control is looking to fill two (2) positions for part-time seasonal work as a sprayer
Read moreCouncil discusses pool, meetings
The Hebron City Council is planning to hold public meetings to move forward with a plan for the Hebron pool,
Read moreOregon 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
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Possible 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,
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Firefighters Log Years of Service
Ken Hofts joined the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department in June of 1975. Forty-five years later and within five years of
Read moreJuly 4 Parade Route Brief
Hebron’s July 4 parade route will center around downtown as it travels from Willard Park. The parade lineup was around the
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 —
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