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WORK HAS BEGUN on the installation of a new fueling system at Farington Field east of Auburn. This aerial photograph shows removal of concrete and the old fuel tank has taken place where the new system with be placed. The other fuel tank in the...

Corps Closes Breach on Levee L550 South of Watson, Missouri

Omaha, Neb. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District completed an initial breach closure on levee L550 south of Watson, Missouri, on Sept. 12. This closure of breach L-550-B-I near river mile 538 stops the inflows of water, thereby...

Early 2020 Completion Is Slated for Law Enforcement Building Addition

CONSTRUCTION ON the Law Enforcement Building addition is close to schedule, said Brent Lottman, Nemaha County sheriff. The view shown is the southeast corner of the structure. AHRS Construction of Bern, Kan. is general contractor. Anticipated...

Sept. 15 Community Pep Rally Kicks Off Homecoming Week at Auburn H.S.

SENIOR HOMECOMING royalty candidates at Auburn High School have been announced. Front row, from left, are Faith Allgood, Kacynn Jones, Bethany Kiekel, Rebekah Nelson, Macy Rieschick and Lainey Stukenholtz. Back row, from left, are Colton Chapin,...

Bulldog Softball Dominates Foes to Win Own Invite

The #9 ranked Auburn High School softball team dominated the Auburn Invitational on Saturday, September 7, defeating Raymond Central, Syracuse, and Bishop Neumann by a total margin of 40-2. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital...

Bulldogs Split Softball Triangular

Thursday, Sept. 5, the Auburn Bulldogs split a home softball triangular. After losing 3-7 to Freeman in 6 innings, Auburn bounced back with a 13-1 rout over Falls City. Freeman The Bulldogs outhit the Falcons 7 to 4. Freeman scored 3 times in the...

News

New Fueling System for Auburn’s Airport

WORK HAS BEGUN on the installation of a new fueling system at Farington Field east of Auburn.

Recipients Named of DED Disaster Recovery Housing Funds; Nebr. City and Peru Included

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the recipients of $3 million in funding under a special disaster recoveryallocation of the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Corps Closes Breach on Levee L550 South of Watson, Missouri

Omaha, Neb. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District completed an initial breach closure on levee L550 south of Watson, Missouri, on Sept. 12.

Sports

Martin Luther Church Congregation Fills Food Packages To Feed Hungry Persons

On Sunday, Aug. 18, members of Martin Luther Church, south of Johnson, helped to feed hungry working persons through Chapter 25 of Lincoln.

GSS-Auburn Ice Cream Social/Pie Baking Contest a Hit

The Sunday, Aug. 25, ice cream social at Longs Creek Village Assisted Living was successful, notes Maria Hudson.

Matthew, Sarah Baker Hansen Conclude Brownville Summer Speaker Series on Sept. 22nd

The Better Half: Nebraska’s Hidden Treasures is being presented at Brownville Sunday, Sept. 22.

Obituaries

LES R. DIRKSEN

Leslie Richard Dirksen of Auburn, Nebraska, was called to his heavenly home to be with his Lord on September 8, 2019 at the age of 83.

DEBORAH J. SAPP

Deborah Jean Sapp was born December 23, 1955 in Long Beach, California. Her birth mother placed Debby with an adoption service shortly after birth.

MABEL M. OAKLEY

Mabel Margaret “Colerick” Oakley was born to Alva Andrew and Lucy Fern (Feighner) Colerick on October 20, 1927 in Nemaha, Nebraska. She was one of 5 children.

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