LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’SBIRTHDAY(04/28/23). This year favors creativity, invention and organization.
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Syracuse Scout selects Otoe Cemetery for Eagle Scout Service Project
Lucas Harden, a senior at Syracuse High School, recently earned the Boy Scout Eagle rank. Harden’s Eagle Scout Service Project was painting both sides of the wrought iron fence along the drive leading into the Otoe Cemetery.
Biden administration Environmental plan not realistic
Our nation’s government was founded on a system of checks and balances. We have three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. After escaping from a tyrannical monarchy, our founders were concerned that one branch might become more powerful than the others, focused on accomplishing its own goals rather than those of the American people.
Rocket track competes at Sacred Heart meet
The Syracuse track teams competed in the Falls City Sacred Heart Track Meet on Tuesday, April 18, in Syracuse. With another varsity meet scheduled later in the week, only a portion of their athletes competed. But, their meet at Louisville on Thursday was postponed to Monday, May 1, due to weather. The track teams travel to Arlington on Saturday, April 29, for the Nebraska Capitol Conference Meet. GIRLS Shot Put - Kendra Dowland, 5th, 29’10 High Jump - Reagan Wilhelm, 3rd, 4’10 Pole Vault - Emily Holz, 2nd, 8’0 Long Jump - Sophia May, 5th, 15’1.5 Triple Jump - Braylin Petit, T5th, 32’5.25; Sophia May, T5th, 32’5.25 4x100m relay - 5th, 56.07 BOYS Shot Put - Hunter Holle, 3rd, 40’9.5 Discus - Gavin Kelch, 1st, 135’3; Hunter Holle, 4th, 123’2 Triple Jump - Avery Liesemeyer, 6th, 37’3
Red-White Scrimmage
Photo by Kirt Manion The University of Nebraska football team concluded its spring practice schedule with the annual Red-White scrimmage at Memorial Stadium on April 22. Aside from the game, news of the day included naming the Husker’s locker room in honor of former head coach Frank Solich and unveiling a new design for the Huskers main mascot, Herbie Husker.
Lourdes Central Catholic announces state science fair winners
Lourdes Central Catholic had five seventh-grade students receive recognition for their efforts in the 2023 Nebraska Junior Academy State (NJAS) Science Fair, which took place April 20 at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Honorees are as follows: Amelia Moody: Top 10 placement in the NJAS Science Fair; $100 prize for outstanding research.
Husker students, faculty earn Eric Sevareid Awards
Thirty-eight students and a faculty member in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned 2023 Eric Sevareid Awards for their exceptional work in broadcast journalism. The awards ceremony took place earlier this month in Minneapolis.
Peru State College planning Project ROAR groundbreaking tomorrow
Peru State College and the Peru State College Foundation will celebrate Project ROAR with three groundbreakings tomorrow (Saturday, April 29). A ceremonial groundbreaking took place in March which included officials from the Nebraska State College System and the Board of Trustees.
Nebraska State Patrol News
Search leads to arrest after Grand Island traffic stop Troopers have arrested a Hastings man after he fled a traffic stop Wednesday, April 19, near Grand Island. At approximately 7 p.m.
Buckle up for a busy road construction season in and around Omaha
Spring is here, and with that comes the start of road construction season in the Omaha metropolitan area. Drivers should be prepared for potential delays and impacts on their daily commutes.