Fire threatens homes on north edge of Hebron
A field fire Sunday, thought to have ignited by downed power lines, threatened three Hebron homes and outbuildings as
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TCCT kicks off 50th anniversary
What better way to celebrate 50 years of community theater than with dinner and a comedy? That’s what longtime Thayer
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It’s National Agriculture Week
Generations ago, most families had a connection to farming, but that’s no longer the case. And even though we live
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Deshler Dragons fall in district final
The Deshler Dragons fell to D-1 No. 3 rated Pawnee City, 23-50, in the D1-1 district final at Firth, Tuesday,
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DeJong convicted of murder in the first degree
A 12-person jury found Susan DeJong, 55, guilty of first degree murder Monday afternoon in Jefferson County District Court. Judge
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To Mend My Broken Heart
For Kylea Hintz, an average junior high student who was getting ready for summer vacation, life can change at the
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Election filing update
Election filing deadlines have passed although anyone wishing to run for office can still be added to the ballot as
Read MoreSevere storm season preparation gets underway
As most Nebraskans know, tornadoes are some of the most deadly storms on earth. Known to form in every month
Read MoreJean M. Boyd
Jean M. Boyd, 82, Fairbury, passed away Feb. 22 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Services were held Feb. 27
Read MoreWillard L. Hinds
Willard L Hinds, 83, of Davenport, passed away Feb 21 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln. Services were held Feb.
Read MoreDelores E. Buckles
delores E. Buckles, 82, Deshler, passed away Feb. 22 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler. Services were held Feb.
Read MoreMerlyn Andersen
Merlyn J. Andersen, 71, Deshler, passed away Feb. 23 at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. Services were held
Read MoreLois H. Green
Lois H. Green, 87, Alexandria, passed away Feb. 25 at her home. Services will be March 3 at Cedar Lawn
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Deshler advances – BDS, Thayer Central end seasons
Two Thayer County high school basketball teams met in a showdown Thursday night, Feb. 23, as the D1-2 subdistrict final
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All three basketball teams advance in subdistrict tourneys
C2-3 Subdistrict Thayer Central advanced to face Sutton this Thursday in the C2-3 subdistrict final after defeating Blue Hill 62-37
Read MoreEvelyn Wiedel
Evelyn Wiedel, 86, of Hebron, passed away Feb. 18. Services are Feb. 24 at Price Funeral Home Chapel. An obituary
Read MoreSharon L. Strasil
Sharon L. Strasil, 61, of Lincoln, passed away Feb. 12 at Eastmont Towers in Lincoln. Services were held Feb. 17
Read MoreDavid C. Stairs
David C. Stairs, 89, of Hebron, passed away Feb. 16 at Thayer County Health Services. Services were held Feb. 20,
Read MoreJune C. Malloy
June C. Malloy, 74, formerly of Hubbell, passed away Feb. 16 at Elk Ridge Village in Elkhorn. Services will be
Read MoreHelen L. Hogins
Helen Hogins, 79, of Kearney, passed away Feb. 13 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services were held Feb.
Read MoreRichard C. Hoffmeyer
Richard C. Hoffmeyer, 59, of Deshler, passed away Feb. 4. Services were held Feb. 10 at Price Funeral Home in
Read MoreMartha Cooksey
Martha V. Cooksey, 97, formerly of Carleton, passed away Feb. 5 at Seward Memorial Hospital. Services were held Feb. 9
Read MoreTeresa Jensby
Teresa A. Jensby, 100, formerly of Hebron, passed away Feb. 8. Services were held Feb. 13 at Grace Lutheran Church
Read MoreFlorence Veach
Florence Veach, 96, of Hebron, passed away Feb. 7 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln. Services were held Feb. 11
Read MoreMartin Juedes
Martin W. Juedes, of Hebron, passed away Feb. 1 at Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron. Services were held
Read MoreWilda Rayburn
Wilda Rayburn, 86, of Lincoln, Illinois, passed away Jan. 31 at St. Clara’s Manor in Illinois. An obituary appears in
Read MoreKatharine Choctaw
Katharine Choctaw, 65, of Hebron, passed away Feb. 2 at Thayer County Health Services. A death notice appears in the
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It’s American Heart Month
Alex Vorderstrasse, who will be ten months old at the end of this month, was born with hypoplastic left heart
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Stierlen goes to prison
Travis Stierlen, 21, was sentenced in Thayer County Court to the Nebraska Department of Corrections last week by Judge J.
Read MoreNebraska Manufacturer Receives Recognition by White House
MetalQuest Unlimited Inc. recognized for business success LINCOLN, NEB., February 17, 2012 – MetalQuest Unlimited Inc. of Hebron, Nebraska was
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Thayer Central’s Trevor Hartley wins state wrestling title
Thayer Central senior Trevor Hartley secured the state championship in the 182 weight division in wrestling after defeating the unbeaten
Read MoreFour qualify for state wrestling
Thayer Central will send four athletes to the state meet including Trevor Hartley in his fourth appearance and Cody Krula,
Read MoreCouncil hears importance of movie theater to area youth
Hold annual One and Six Year street plan hearing Thayer County Healthy Communities Coalition members opened the Hebron City Council
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DeJong Trial Set
Susan DeJong will stand trial for murder Feb. 17, in District Court at Fairbury. DeJong was arrested and charged with
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Valentines for Veterans
About 200 Thayer Central elementary students created valentines to make a difference in the lives of active and retired service
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Hebron man sentenced to state pen
Dustin Powers, 30, of Hebron, was sentenced Thursday morning by District Judge Vicky Johnson to 2-4 years in prison for
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Who’s supposed to pay the rent?
Last week it was reported in this newspaper that the Hebron sign at the intersection of Highway 81 and Lincoln
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Loontjer back in jail on scamming charges
Update: Thursday, Feb. 9: Additional charges may be filed against Timothy Loontjer, 51, formerly of Deshler, who is accused of
Read MoreRene Molthan
Rene O. Molthan, 62, Bruning, passed away Jan. 21, 2012. Services were held Jan. 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Read MoreVirginia Brinegar
Virginia Brinegar, 88, of Idaho, passed away Jan. 26, 2012. Services were held Jan. 30. An obituary appears in the
Read MoreHebron sign in trouble?
The Thayer County Visitor’s Committee just found out that they are paying rent to have a sign advertising the City
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Two new businesses open in Hebron
Antiques, Art and Collectibles Joane Thompson has been in the antique business for 25 years. And although the business has
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Area teens use video, banners to spread word against drinking
Thayer Central and Bruning-Davenport TCHCC (Thayer County Healthy Coalition) members presented 4’x 8’ portable banners to their respective high schools
Read MoreThere Should Always Be Room For The Mr. Smiths Of The World
Written byRICHARD HAWS(Editor’s Note: Richard Haws, a Hebron High School graduate, of Ames, Iowa, is a retired Iowa State University
Read MoreHunter Hallgren
Hunter Hallgren, 10 weeks, infant son of Aaron and Glenna Hallgren, passed away Jan. 21 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
Read MoreDon McKenzie
Don McKenzie, 72, of Belmont, Calif., passed away Jan. 23 in California. Services are pending. A death notice appears in
Read MoreChester Kellie
Chester Kellie, 87, formerly of Endicott, passed away Dec. 17. Services were held Dec. 21 at United Methodist Church in
Read MoreElection filing deadlines quickly approaching
Filing deadlines for county offices are quickly approaching. The filing deadline for incumbents wishing to run for federal, county, non-partisan,
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Laying the Groundwork – one tile at a time
Community stops cafe closing. Karen Keilwitz’s eyes well up as she talks about her Gilead community; a community with mighty
Read MoreKids Count tracks kids
Voices for Children in Nebraska releases 2011 child well-being report – emphasis on disadvantages of the poor Kids Count, a
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