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2025 Observer Lighting Contest Winners

2025 Observer Lighting Contest Winners

12/31/2025 06:00 AM

Santa’s Mailbox: Christmas Wishes from Years Past

Throwback from Calvert Elementary and Johnson-Brock Elementary in 2015

Santa’s Mailbox: Christmas Wishes from Years Past

Here’s a peek at a sampling of letters to Santa from the Herald archives, dating back to Christmas 2015. The writers aren’t little tykes anymore—they’ve grown older, wiser, and maybe even a bit sneakier with their wish lists. But there’s still something magical about revisiting the hopes and dreams of Christmases past. Spot any familiar names… or requests that might make Santa chuckle today? For current second grade wishes check out the special section! 12/23/2025 11:37 AM

Shop With A Cop is Spreading Holiday Cheer in Nemaha County

Shop With A Cop is Spreading Holiday Cheer in Nemaha County

On Saturday, Dec. 6, staff and Deputy Sheriffs of Nemaha County, Nebraska State Patrol officers and ten area children shared a day they won’t soon forget. For nearly a decade, Deputy Casey Moyer and the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office have been quietly creating holiday magic — one smile, one shopping cart and one meaningful connection at a time. 12/11/2025 09:54 AM

Lemonade Stand Winners Announced at Summer Sounds

Lemonade Stand Winners Announced at Summer Sounds

07/24/2025 06:00 AM

Fifty AHS Class of 2029 Saluted On Final Day of School

Fifty AHS Class of 2029 Saluted On Final Day of School

06/05/2025 08:00 AM

Nemaha Commissioners Declare May Community Action Month

Nemaha Commissioners Declare May Community Action Month

05/01/2025 06:00 AM

New Opportunities For PSC Student-Athletes Made Possible By Opening of Diamond Building

New Opportunities For PSC Student-Athletes Made Possible By Opening of Diamond Building

05/01/2025 06:00 AM

Snowfalls Cover Nemaha County

Snowfalls Cover Nemaha County

02/20/2025 08:00 AM

Katy Propst-Novak Runs for Peru Mayor

Katy Propst-Novak Runs for Peru Mayor

10/17/2024 05:00 AM

AVFD Acts Fast To Put Out Garage Fire on Central Avenue

AVFD Acts Fast To Put Out Garage Fire on Central Avenue

10/03/2024 06:00 AM

Nemaha County Commissioner District 2 Republican Candidates

Nemaha County Commissioner District 2 Republican Candidates

04/11/2024 06:00 AM