No 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
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From 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 —
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 —
Read MoreTell me MORE about The Cattlemen’s Ball!” – Part I
Tell me MORE about The Cattlemen’s Ball!” – Part I • I want to volunteer during The Ball. Do I
Read MoreCarlton votes child care down
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net The Carleton Village Board began its Jan. 9 meeting by voting to keep the Carleton community
Read MoreAlliance backs LB840 for Hebron
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net Hebron residents and businesses would benefit from passing LB840, Randy Hergott told the Hebron City
Read MoreCity issues deadline for towns
The Hebron City Council spent about 30 minutes in closed session during its regular meeting Jan. 3 to discuss Hebron
Read MoreLB840 discussed in meeting
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net The Hebron City Council encourages the public to ask questions when it comes to The Local
Read MoreComplaint filed alleging negligence
The Estate of Verna Miller, who was once a resident of Blue Valley Lutheran Homes, is listed as the plaintiff
Read MoreChester Garage changes hands
After nearly 43 years, Marlin and Judy Smith turned the keys to Chester Garage over to Dave and Barbara Remmers.Remmers
Read MoreTrace Adkins confirmed for ball
Country music superstar, Trace Adkins will headline the 2018 Cattlemen’s Ball at Hergott Farm in June. “The Cattlemen’s Ball of
Read MoreLocal entities reap from funding
By Nancy McGillHebron Journal-Registerhebronjrnews@windstream.net The Cattlemen’s Ball has raised $9.8 million since 1998, when it took on the Cattlemen’s Ball
Read MoreBenefit Nov. 19 to assist family
The Chester Men’s Softball team will host a freewill donation pancake feed and silent auction Nov. 19 from 11 a.m.
Read MoreAirport installs new tank
A 5,000-gallon split fuel tank with Jet A (1,000 gallons) and 100LL (4,000 gallons low lead) has been installed at
Read MoreChinn one of 55 artists in book
“People don’t think it’s a pencil. They are in disbelief,” artist Cindy Chinn said about her intricate carvings that have
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