Brendon Stinson of Syracuse has been awarded the Kelly Kneifl Industrial Technology Scholarship valued at $1,500 to continue their education at Wayne State College. Stinson is a graduate of Syracuse High School in 2021. Stinson’s parents are Jason and Ronda Stinson.
Since the start of the new year, I’ve been working on solutions to some of the most consequential issues facing Nebraskans. My colleagues and I have introduced legislation related to everything from unleashing American energy to investing in our national security.
| 402-432-1410 This week is the Holy Week, check out the local churches for their Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday services. Easter Sunrise service will be held at 6:50 a.m. at the Three Crosses, South of Palmyra, approx. 600 I Road.
Syracuse’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is set to take place, rain or shine, at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, April 8) at the Williams Park Picnic Shelter.
Over the past two years, consumers everywhere have felt the consequences of stifled energy production and dependence on foreign energy sources. From day one of the Biden administration, the president’s misguided energy policies have caused skyrocketing energy prices.
Last week was the first full week of full-day floor debates, with the addition of various scheduled late nights, ending the debate at 9:00 PM. Previously, during hearing days, we had floor debates in the mornings and hearings in the afternoon. This column will give an update on three important bills that were debated last week.
Join the fun and participate in the first Nebraska Birding Bowl. This free, statewide birding competition will take place throughout May, which is Nebraska Bird Month.
The Syracuse girls’ track team recorded four meet records in Auburn on Thursday, March 30; Ashlynn Vestal in 300m hurdles, 47.88; Kadyn Sisco in the 800m, 2:32.39; 4x100m relay of Kathleen Donovan, Kadyn Sisco, Bridget Donovan, and Ashlynn Vestal, 52.51; and the 4x400m relay of Bridget Donovan, Kadyn Sisco, Katelyn Smith, and Jayden Meyer, 4:19. The girls placed second in the meet with 146.5 points, only 1.5 points behind Conestoga with 148 points.
Syracuse Area Clean Up Day is set for Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Net farm income in Nebraska for 2022 is projected to have fallen to $7.2 billion before rising modestly to $7.3 billion in 2023, according to a report produced by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.