Steven Mayfield
Steven Mayfield, 71, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2022, with his family by his side. Steven was born to the late Bob and LaVerne Mayfield, April 25th, 1951, in Louisville, Nebraska.
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Developing Nebraska’s next generation of workplace leaders
Over the past year, Nebraska set an all-time high for employment. Our rapid growth is creating thousands of great-paying jobs. There are currently over 50,000 openings listed on the State’s job site: NEworks. Nebraska.gov. That’s more than double the number of unemployed Nebraskans who are looking for work.
Marilyn E. Wellensiek
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…
LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (11/18/22). This is your year for physical energy, action and growth. Faithful domestic efforts provide lovely results. Enjoy the spotlight this autumn, before winter collaboration requires reorientation. Springtime energizes your health, work and fitness, leading you to reconsider summer personal plans. Lasting benefits reward practice.
Peru State stops Culver-Stockton on Senior Day
Peru State football defeated Culver-Stockton 17-12 on senior day. The Bobcats finish the season 6-5 overall and 4-1 in Heart North Conference play while the Wildcats finish 5-6 and 3-2 in conference play.
Council approves ARPA funds for childcare
At the Syracuse City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the city allocated $40,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward an effort to increase the availability of childcare in District 27.
Major McIntosh delivers Veterans Day address at S-D-A
Major Ryan McIntosh was the guest speaker at the Veteran’s Day Program held at Syracuse Middle School on Nov. 8, 2022.
Beach presents Project Playground vision to Syracuse Council
Julie Beach, representing Project Playground, appeared before the Syracuse City Council at its Nov 9 meeting. Beach talked about a proposal Project Playground received from Creative Sights showing what a new playground at Williams Park could look like.
Guinness certifies Hansen’s world record pumpkin boat trip
It’s official: Syracuse’s Duane Hansen is the current world record holder for longest journey in a pumpkin boat. The Guinness World Records website contains the following information: “The longest journey by pumpkin boat (paddling) is 60.35 km (37.50 mi) and was achieved by Duane Hansen (USA) in Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA, on 27 August 2022. ‘After meeting a previous record holder at a giant pumpkin seminar I decided that I wanted to try to break the record!’Duane spent more than 8 years growing pumpkins and learning how to grow them in the hot Nebraska climate. After he was finally able to grow one this year, he knew he ‘would test its buoyancy in a pool.’ “ Congratulations to Duane and his support team!
Leadership for a stronger America
In October, Creighton University’s nine-state Mid-American Economy Report showed the survey’s Business Confidence Index reached its lowest level since March 2020. This is a far cry from the promises of a thriving economy President Biden made as a candidate before taking office.