https://www.anewspaper.net/author/1,rebecca-johnson en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:28:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1900,high-winds-fuel-138-acre-curry-timber-fire-east-of-peru Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:28:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1900,high-winds-fuel-138-acre-curry-timber-fire-east-of-peru https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1886,peru-city-council-tackles-employee-handbook-ordinances-and-water-billing-issuesThe Peru City Council met March 17 with Mayor Katie Novak presiding, as council members Rachel Brown, Teresa Westfall, Brent Brown, and Josh Whisler were present for a session that spanned historical...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1886,peru-city-council-tackles-employee-handbook-ordinances-and-water-billing-issues https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1855,gerdes-named-home-health-administrator-championJessica Gerdes Administrator of Good Samaritan Home Health has been recognized as Home Based Services Regional Ever Forward Administrator Champion through the organization’s Ever Forward Award. Ever F...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1855,gerdes-named-home-health-administrator-champion https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1869,knipe-family-marks-150-years-on-same-nemaha-county-farmFor more than 150 years, the Knipe family has worked the same stretch of land in Nemaha County, adapting to changing times while maintaining a commitment to a way of life passed down through generatio...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:38:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1869,knipe-family-marks-150-years-on-same-nemaha-county-farm https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1863,taylor-signs-with-eaglesAuburn senior Camden Taylor has committed to play football at Chadron State College this fall. After spending his senior season recovering from injury, Taylor is eager to return to the field.“Chadron...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:22:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1863,taylor-signs-with-eagles https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1862,dickerson-commits-to-doane-football-programAuburn High School senior Riley Dickerson has committed to play football at Doane University next fall.Dickerson said Doane stood out for both its academics and athletics.“I was really excited about t...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:20:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1862,dickerson-commits-to-doane-football-program https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1841,dr-ana-damme-encourages-practical-self-careSelf-care is often misunderstood as indulgence, but true self-care can be uncomfortable and requires discipline, according to Dr. Ana Damme, Ph.D., LP, BCBA of Hometown Behavioral Health in Auburn.Spe...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:19:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1841,dr-ana-damme-encourages-practical-self-care https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1811,niocorp-elk-creek-project-moves-closer-to-productionWhat began as a geologic anomaly spotted from the air in 1970 is now moving closer to becoming one of the nation’s only domestic sources of niobium and transforming the area with mine portal construct...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1811,niocorp-elk-creek-project-moves-closer-to-production https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1796,a-century-of-stories-auburn-memorial-library-celebrates-100-yearsThe Auburn Memorial Library will celebrate a pair of milestones this March with 100 years since its first permanent building was dedicated in 1926 and 30 years since the opening of its current home in...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1796,a-century-of-stories-auburn-memorial-library-celebrates-100-years https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1794,two-auburn-seniors-earn-perfect-act-scores-presidential-scholarshipsA perfect ACT score is considered a once-in-a-generation achievement and this year, Auburn High School has two.Grace Zhang and Jack Hayes each earned a perfect 36 on the ACT, placing them among approx...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1794,two-auburn-seniors-earn-perfect-act-scores-presidential-scholarships https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1781,recall-petition-against-peru-council-president-westfall-certified-and-moves-to-resolutionEnough valid signatures have been collected to place a recall election for Peru City Council President Theresa Westfall on the ballot, Nemaha County Clerk Diane Johnson confirmed.Johnson said recall o...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:17:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1781,recall-petition-against-peru-council-president-westfall-certified-and-moves-to-resolution https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1780,southeast-nebraska-incident-management-team-earns-national-recognitionWhen disaster strikes, much of the work happens behind the scenes.From tracking expenses to coordinating logistics and securing outside resources, those details can determine whether a community recov...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:08:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1780,southeast-nebraska-incident-management-team-earns-national-recognition https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1768,new-owners-take-over-happy-life-nutritionDaniel and Randee Castillo are familiar faces to customers of Happy Life Nutrition, located at 1900 O St. in Auburn. The drink shop opened in 2020, and Randee has managed the location since its beginn...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1768,new-owners-take-over-happy-life-nutrition https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1758,wedded-bliss-valentine-s-day-tips-for-a-happy-marriage-from-golden-anniversary-couples52 Years - Daryl and JackieJackie and Daryl ObermeyerHow many years have you been married, and how long were you together?Daryl and Jackie have been married since August 1973 and will celebrate 53 yea...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:28:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1758,wedded-bliss-valentine-s-day-tips-for-a-happy-marriage-from-golden-anniversary-couples https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1725,new-peru-state-president-leans-into-listening-tour-community-engagementOn a snowy Thursday morning in the presidential office suite, I got to speak with Dr. Robert Mock about his new role and learn about how he is settling into a rhythm he says will guide his first month...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1725,new-peru-state-president-leans-into-listening-tour-community-engagement https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1724,wild-game-and-football-bring-peru-state-boosters-togetherThe Auburn Eagles Club was filled with food, football fans and community support as the Peru State College Football Booster Club hosted its annual wild game feed fundraiser on Sunday, February 1.“This...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1724,wild-game-and-football-bring-peru-state-boosters-together https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1723,darnell-signs-with-university-of-south-dakota-to-run-trackAddison Darnell signed a national letter of intent this week to compete in track and field at the University of South Dakota, continuing a decorated high school career as one of the area’s top hurdler...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1723,darnell-signs-with-university-of-south-dakota-to-run-track https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1711,a-taste-of-new-york-and-a-heart-for-auburn-at-home-country-cafeKaci Jones and Natasha Barbier — who goes by Tee — have been self-described foodies for as long as they can remember. Now, the couple is bringing that passion to Auburn with their newest venture, Home...]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1711,a-taste-of-new-york-and-a-heart-for-auburn-at-home-country-cafe https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1685,peru-state-college-unity-brunch-highlights-the-power-of-music-and-connectionStudents, faculty and community members gathered at Peru State College’s Student Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a unity-themed brunch that blended reflection, student scholarship and music r...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1685,peru-state-college-unity-brunch-highlights-the-power-of-music-and-connection https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1670,building-evaluation-continues-after-dec-30-collisionWork continues to stabilize the damaged building at 923 Central Ave. in Auburn, owned by Grow Auburn, Inc. since October 2025. Following a semi-truck collision on Dec. 30, contracting firm AHRS is ins...]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1670,building-evaluation-continues-after-dec-30-collision https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1640,early-morning-crash-shakes-downtown-auburnThe year 2025 ended with a crash in Auburn.In the early morning hours of Dec. 30, a northbound semitruck traveling on Highway 75 collided with a building at 923 Central Ave.According to the Nebraska S...]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1640,early-morning-crash-shakes-downtown-auburn https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1638,longs-creek-water-expansion-project-is-flowingThe Auburn Board of Public Works continues to make steady progress on the Long’s Creek Water Expansion Project, an effort aimed at strengthening the city’s water supply during periods of high demand t...]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1638,longs-creek-water-expansion-project-is-flowing https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1637,2025-saw-steady-construction-and-growth-in-auburnAccording to a report obtained from Auburn City Building Inspector Chris Darnell, 87 permits totaling $3,683,687 were issued for work completed or initiated in 2025. By comparison, 89 permits were iss...]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1637,2025-saw-steady-construction-and-growth-in-auburn https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1629,treats-by-ashley-joins-nebraska-holiday-passport-for-first-timeTreats by Ashley, located at 1108 J Street in Auburn, is participating in the Nebraska Holiday Passport for the first time this season, welcoming visitors from across the state as part of the program’...]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1629,treats-by-ashley-joins-nebraska-holiday-passport-for-first-time https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1538,auburn-senior-center-serves-diners-while-they-give-thanksThe Auburn Senior Center was abuzz on November 25 as community members gathered for the annual Thanksgiving celebration. Residents of all ages were welcomed to enjoy classic holiday staples—turkey, ma...]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1538,auburn-senior-center-serves-diners-while-they-give-thanks https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1533,a-christmas-tradition-keeps-growing-auburn-presbyterian-puppetry-crew-celebrates-30-yearsIn 1995, the Auburn Presbyterian Church launched a holiday tradition that has since brought thousands of people fun, joy and a renewed sense of faith.This weekend, a dedicated group of about 20 congre...]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1533,a-christmas-tradition-keeps-growing-auburn-presbyterian-puppetry-crew-celebrates-30-years https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1532,arbor-manor-steakhouse-and-motel-has-new-ownersAn Auburn staple, Arbor Manor Steakhouse and Motel, will transition to new ownership in early December under the leadership of Jennifer Thompson, Jackie Caudillo and Melody Vaccaro. The trio, longtime...]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1532,arbor-manor-steakhouse-and-motel-has-new-owners https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1502,nemaha-commissioners-told-project-pantry-experiencing-increasing-distribution Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1502,nemaha-commissioners-told-project-pantry-experiencing-increasing-distribution https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1495,peru-nebraska-recall-effort-moves-forward-as-mayor-files-defenseFollowing up on coverage that began Oct. 30, Peru, Nebraska Mayor Katy Novak issued her formal defense statement to the Nemaha County Clerk well ahead of the Nov. 12 deadline. The defense statement an...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1495,peru-nebraska-recall-effort-moves-forward-as-mayor-files-defense https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1488,auburn-s-emma-hyde-selected-to-four-state-volleyball-match-nov-16The Auburn Bulldog volleyball team will be represented in the Sunday, Nov. 16 Four-State All-Star volleyball match at Highland, Kan.Senior Emma Hyde will play in the 2 p.m. match at Ben Allen Field Ho...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1488,auburn-s-emma-hyde-selected-to-four-state-volleyball-match-nov-16 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1487,auburn-s-edawgs-level-up-to-playoffsAt Auburn Public Schools’ Central Office, a room of glowing screens and fast broadband hums with energy—the home of the eDawgs, Auburn’s esports team. Now in its third year, the program has doubled in...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1487,auburn-s-edawgs-level-up-to-playoffs https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1501,local-students-among-those-in-the-2025-nebraska-all-state-ensembles Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:26:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1501,local-students-among-those-in-the-2025-nebraska-all-state-ensembles https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1556,remember-when-12-11-25December 11, 2025Nemaha County Herald Archives50 Years AgoSome 35 persons attended an education legislative meeting at Auburn senior high Thursday night, involving three state senators, school board m...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1556,remember-when-12-11-25 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1555,remember-when-12-4-25December 4, 2025Nemaha County Herald Archives50 Years AgoThe only limiting factor a “rock hound” has in finishing stones is his imagination, according to Stan Shurtleff, who talked to Rotary last week...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1555,remember-when-12-4-25 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1554,remember-when-11-27-25November 27, 2025Nemaha County Herald Archives50 Years AgoWith several weeks of operation of two new electric furnaces for continuous cast bronze bearing materials, Magnolia Metals Corp. of Auburn has...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1554,remember-when-11-27-25 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1553,remember-when-11-20-25November 20, 2025Nemaha County Herald Archives50 Years AgoCar thieves, beware! A new alarm system being installed in some 1975 Cadillacs is bound to cause a lot of trouble for would-be car thieves. Th...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1553,remember-when-11-20-25 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1482,remember-whenNovember 13, 2025Nemaha County Herald Archives50 Years AgoGordon Anville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Anville of near Julian, recently graduated from the Nebraska State Patrol training center at Lincoln...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1482,remember-when https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1481,auburn-celebrate-spooky-season-with-spookfestSpookfest brought families out to celebrate Halloween and wrapped up with a costume contest at the Auburn Eagles Club where winners gathered for a photo. ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:05:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1481,auburn-celebrate-spooky-season-with-spookfest https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1479,snap-pause-creates-uncertainty-but-local-help-is-within-reachThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be paused beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to the ongoing fed...]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:29:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1479,snap-pause-creates-uncertainty-but-local-help-is-within-reach https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1470,auburn-s-wishing-well-opens-offering-art-calm-and-communityWhen The Wishing Well opened its doors October 28, owner Julissa Gonzalez said her goal was simple: to create a calm, welcoming space where people could relax and feel at home.“I wanted to give people...]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1470,auburn-s-wishing-well-opens-offering-art-calm-and-community https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1469,honoring-our-veterans-dennis-anderson-s-courage-and-serviceFor Dennis Anderson of Auburn, serving in Vietnam wasn’t just a duty—it was a test of endurance, courage, and survival. Drafted into the Army at age 20, Anderson spent a year in the Central Highlands,...]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1469,honoring-our-veterans-dennis-anderson-s-courage-and-service https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1465,remember-whenNovember 6, 2025Nemaha County Herald Archives50 Years Ago - 1975Five Peru State College seniors from Auburn have been selected to the 1975-76 edition of Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:11:00 -0600 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1465,remember-when https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1458,students-learn-how-city-utilities-keep-auburn-and-peru-runningAuburn and Johnson-Brock fourth graders got an inside look at how the City of Auburn keeps the lights on, the water clean, and the toilets flushing during a hands-on tour of the community’s utility de...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1458,students-learn-how-city-utilities-keep-auburn-and-peru-running https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1456,peru-mayor-katy-novak-served-with-recall-petitionPeru Mayor Katy Novak was served with a recall petition on Oct. 22, 2025. The petition was filed by Philip J. Wemhoff of Peru, Nebraska. Novak was elected in November 2024.Allegations and CommentsWemh...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1456,peru-mayor-katy-novak-served-with-recall-petition https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1448,body-painting-community-art-project-turns-auburnites-into-pollinatorsARTIST MATT WILLEY, working with nationally recognized body painter Trina Merry, hosted a community art event Thursday, October 23, as part of Auburn’s Good of the Hive mural project. The event invite...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1448,body-painting-community-art-project-turns-auburnites-into-pollinators https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1447,fbla-nemaha-county-veterans-service-office-host-first-veterans-appreciation-breakfastThe smell of pancakes greeted Nemaha County veterans and their families at the Nemaha County 4-H Building on Saturday, Oct. 25.Auburn’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), the Americ...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1447,fbla-nemaha-county-veterans-service-office-host-first-veterans-appreciation-breakfast https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1439,the-spookiest-house-on-15th-streetThis weekend, Auburn will be haunted by the likes of the Addams Family, the Sanderson Sisters, and characters conjured from the dark corners of Stephen King’s imagination.For the past 13 years, the Ar...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.anewspaper.net/article/1439,the-spookiest-house-on-15th-street