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District 29 Elementary Students Presented Christmas Concert

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 5:00am

THE AUBURN High School gymnasium was filled with the sounds of Christmas music Tuesday night, Dec. 7. Kourtney Martin directed back-to-back-to-back performances by singers from kindergarten through fifth grades. In all photos, the youngsters are listed with their respective teachers. Opening the show were kindergarteners and first graders with renditions of If You Can’t Wait For Christmas; Snow is Falling Today; I Want to Be an Elf and North Pole Rock ’n’ Roll.

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Seven from Cast of Auburn High’s The Audition Recognized at Districts

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 5:00am

Monday, Nov. 29, a septet of cast members from Auburn High School’s one-act play were recognized at District B-1 Play Production. Auburn was one of eight schools competing at Platteview High School near Springfield.

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Gene Mace, New Assistant VSO, Wants More County Veterans to Be Aware of Available Benefits

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 5:00am

An Auburn resident since 1982, Gene Mace has been settling into his new position as assistant Nemaha County veterans service officer (VSO).

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Monday Funeral Procession

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 5:00am

AUBURN VOLUNTEER Fire Department and Rescue Squad members said goodbye to one of their own on December 6th as they escorted longtime member Dale Thomas to his final resting place at Sheridan West Cemetery. Thomas, who died December 1, 2021, at age 61, served as Auburn Fire Chief and Assistant Chief for over 20 years. (In photo below) Thomas went for a final ride in the Auburn Rescue Squad, after having helped people on thousands of rescue calls over four decades. Nemaha County Herald photos by Darrell Wellman