Doris Coonrod
Doris G. Coonrod, 96, formerly of Alexandria, passed away Feb. 8. A celebration of life service is planned for the
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Merton Urbauer
Merton G. Urbauer, 93, of Davenport, passed away Jan. 19, at his home in Davenport. Services were held Feb. 7
Read MoreMerlin A. Streber
Merlin A. (Pumpkin) Streber, 64, of Hebron, passed away Feb. 12 at Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home in Hebron. A
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Feeders to hold 49th annual banquet
The Thayer County Livestock Feeders Association will hold its annual banquet and dance this week at the fairgrounds activity center
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ACT takes proprietorship of Majestic Theatre
You may have noticed that the marquee at the Majestic Theater has revealed some exciting news for Thayer County. The
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HVFD holds annual awards banquet
The Hebron Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards and recognition banquet Jan. 26 in Hubbell. Each year the department
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Commissioners to hear housing study results
TCEDA (Thayer County Economic Development Alliance) would like to invite the public to a meeting with the County Commissioners to
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Hebron man escapes serious injury in winter accident – Fairbury woman dies
Tom Lohmeier says he’s doing okay if a little shaken after escaping serious injury in a wintery accident Thursday morning,
Read MoreElvera Poppe
Elvera L. Poppe, 79, of Deshler, passed away Jan. 22, at her home. Services were held Jan. 26 at St.
Read MoreWeather causes accidents
Heavy wet snow made for extremely slushy conditions on roadways Tuesday evening as an arctic blast made its way across
Read MoreNo injuries after SUV rams house
Fortunately no one was injured at the Rinaker residence in Hebron Sunday morning, Jan. 20, after a Chevy Blazer crashed
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Belleville man faces charges of burglary and theft in crimes three years old
Three counts of burglary and three counts of theft were filed against a Belleville, Kan., man this month in connection
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Voss is TCEDA director
Jeremy Voss sees potential in Thayer County; economic development potential, that is. “It was one of the draws for my
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75-ton crane capsizes
A semi-trailer truck driver hauling a 75-ton crane from Houston, Texas, to SAC Air Force Base in Omaha, apparently dropped
Read MoreDonna Presnell
Donna M. Presnell, 83, passed away Jan. 6 at Amber Lane Residence in Boise, ID. An obituary appears in the
Read MoreLucille Leitner
Lucille E. Leitner, 85, of Concordia, KS, passed away Jan. 7. Services were held Jan. 12 at Goodland Cemetery in
Read MoreMelvin Koss
Melvin Koss, 78, Chester/Hubbell, passed away Jan. 16 at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron. Services were held Jan. 19
Read MoreNoah Koerwitz
The one-month old son of Jordan Koerwitz and Emily Brown, passed away Jan. 17. Services were Han 24 at St.
Read MoreVernon Hoops
Vernon F. Hoops, 88, Byron, passed away Jan. 20 at Parkview Haven in Deshler. Services are Jan. 25 at St.
Read MoreNadine Kriesel
Nadine F. Kriesel, 84, Gladstone, passed away Dec. 20. Services were held Dec. 29 at Zion United Church of Christ
Read MoreJoyce Bethscheider
Joyce A. Bethscheider, Hebron, passed away Jan. 18 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln. Services were held Jan. 22 at
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Fiery crash leaves Hebron man injured
Hebron emergency workers were called to the scene of a fiery crash that left one man injured Tuesday morning at
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County Sheriff makes arrests
Drugs, firearms, stolen vehicles involved. The Thayer County Sheriff’s office reported Tuesday afternoon that they arrested a 14-year old juvenile
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Trees axed to meet FAA regulation
The Hebron Airport Authority is closing in on the finish of a lengthy project that required the removal of hundreds
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Titans hold annual wrestling meet
For photos of the regular 2012-13 wrestling season and the Thayer Central Invitational, click on the photos prompt at the
Read MoreCharles Jack Bunner
Charles Jack Bunner, 61, Boise, Idaho, passed away Dec. 26 in Boise. An obituary appears in the Jan. 16 issue
Read MoreDelphia Lipker
Delphia L. Harvey Lipker, 92, Ruskin, passed away Jan. 13 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler. Services are Jan.
Read MoreKatherine A. Nippert
Katherine A. Nippert, 95, Hebron passed away Jan. 14 at Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron. Services are Jan.
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Bald Eagle found shot near Little Blue River
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is asking the public for information in the shooting of a bald eagle in
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County property information now available at the click of a mouse
County Assessor Karla Joe and the Thayer County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Thayer County property information is now
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Pump prices dip below $3
Gas prices are expected to stay low in the coming year as ample oil supplies and weak U.S. demand cap
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Recent moisture good to see but offers little in way of drought relief
Much needed rain fell in the county last week bringing some relief to drought-stressed fields, but not enough to make
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USPS community meetings take place in county
The U.S. Postal Service met with the community of Byron on Monday to discuss cutting its post office’s retail hours
Read MoreLocal K of C to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship
All boys and girls ages nine to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the
Read MorePoster contest to be held for Severe Weather Week
The springtime severe weather season is quickly approaching and that means it’s time for the annual 2013 Nebraska Severe Weather
Read MoreGary L. Schmidt
Gary L. Schmidt, 72, Fairbury, passed away Dec. 29 at Gardenside Nursing home. Services were held on Jan. 3 at
Read MoreSandra Bahe
Sandra Bahe, 60, Deshler, passed away Dec. 28 at her home in Deshler. Services were held Dec. 31 at Farmer
Read MoreFrank A. Boese
Frank A. Boese, 80, Belvidere, passed away Jan. 2 at Blue Valley Lutheran Homes in Hebron. Services were held Jan.
Read MoreCalvin Cawley
Calvin L. Cawley, 60, Deshler, passed away Jan. 5 in Deshler. Services will be at a later date. An obituary
Read MoreDr. Leland H. Sherwood
Dr. Leland H. Sherwood, 83, Auburn, passed away Dec. 29 at Good Samaritan Rest Home in Auburn. Services were held
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First baby of 2013 born on New Year’s Day
Zander Jake Hellbusch was born Jan. 1, 2013 at 2:38 a.m., making him the first baby born in 2013. The
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Clarks retire after 41 years of service
Hugh and Linda Clark are locking a familiar door in Hebron, but not without opening a new one. The couple
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Agency stays in family
Longtime business woman Rosemary Dageforde retires Rosemary Dageforde wears a lot of hats; they may not be visible to the
Read MoreChildren, Money and Gift Cards
By Phyllis Schoenholz, Extension EducatorUN-L Cooperative Extension in Southern Plains Unit Children are not born with “money sense.” They learn
Read MoreTen Things That Leaders Should Say
By Phyllis Schoenholz, Extension EducatorUN-L Cooperative Extension in Southern Plains Unit In a blog, Sheryl Nance-Nash wrote that as
Read MoreRadon is a Serious Hazard
Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air, but when trapped in buildings,
Read MoreDeshler man’s case dismissed
Juston L. Schmidt was released from jail Thursday, Jan. 3, after Thayer County Attorney Dan Werner dismissed his case and
Read MoreRoad maintainers must move with traffic
Thayer County Commissioners are enforcing a longtime state law that determines how road graders and other construction equipment must move
Read MoreA look back at the second half of 2012
This week we continue our year in review with a look at the second half of 2012. July Thayer County
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