A young Palmyra wrestling roster made a late season push a year ago and are ready to build on that success in the 2022-23 season under Head Coach Andrew Weils. Palmyra qualified three wrestlers for the state tournament a year ago and Coach Weils noted the wrestlers improved down the stretch and started winning more matches later in the season.
Leaders across the University of Nebraska system announced on Nov. 18 the public launch of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future.
The Syracuse Board of Education approved the purchase of the Move This World curriculum during the board’s regular meeting on Nov. 21.
NioCorp recently hosted three informational meetings on its rare earth mining project near Elk Creek at the Kimmel Ag Center in Syracuse. The company’s mission is “to accelerate the transition to a lower carbon economy by serving as a reliable U.S.
Farmer Kevin Schroeder recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Otoe County 4-H Council. The Otoe County 4-H Council will use the funds to enhance and expand the 4-H Exploration Area at the Otoe County Fair.
The City of Syracuse invites all commercial and residential entities to participate in “Be Merry. Be Bright. Make your place a delight!” All business owners and homeowners are invited to decorate their storefront, building or home, showing their best holiday lights and decorations.
Dora Marie Griepenstroh, age 94 of Dunbar died November 23, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse. Dora Marie was born December 31, 1927 in Syracuse, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Neff) Granneman.
Marilyn E. Wellensiek, 97 of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Society. She was born on September 22, 1925, to Carl & Minnie (Straube) Eden in Burr. Marilyn graduated from Burr High School and started college at UNL at the age of 16. She trained as a part of the Cadet Nurse Corps at UNMC, which prepared nurses for military service. After WWII ended, she graduated as a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UNMC. Marilyn married Henry F. Wellensiek on February 15, 1950, in Burr. She spent most of her nursing career at the Syracuse Community Memorial Hospital and Syracuse Good Samaritan Society and as a volunteer for various community nursing activities. Marilyn always wanted to stay busy, so when she wasn’t being a nurse, she was helping Henry on the farm, tending a huge garden, and serving as a girl scout leader. She enjoyed cooking and shared that love by teaching all her kids how to cook. Marilyn was also a die-hard Nebraska football fan. The most important thing in Marilyn’s life was her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Janice Tompkins, Karl Wellensiek, Henry C. (Cathy) Wellensiek, Lee (Sharon) Wellensiek; grandchildren: Marc (Christine) Tompkins, Jill (Phil) Lisius, Eric Wellensiek, Louise (Taylor) Ryle; 6 great grandchildren; step grandchildren: PJ Bryant, Aaron (Erica) Bryant; 6 step great grandchildren: Sister-in-law: Hilda Wellensiek; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter-in-law Denise Wellensiek; sister Irene Eden; 1 brother-in-law & 5 sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Syracuse. The service will be livestreamed on the Luther Memorial Church, NE YouTube page. Burial will follow at Park Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 25 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the f
As Nebraskans, we’re fortunate to live in a state where we enjoy peace, prosperity, and the blessings of liberty. As we celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, there are plenty of reasons to be grateful here in the Good Life.
Public safety has rightfully been on the minds of Americans across the country. Violent crime rates remain high. So far this year, nearly 300 police officers have been shot in the line of duty – an 11% increase from this point in 2020. Deadly drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to flow into the United States at disturbing rates. Regardless of whether you live in a larger city or a small town, so many Americans are worried that their communities simply don’t feel as safe as they used to.