Syracuse school district patrons invited to hear report
Syracuse school district is inviting patrons to attend the External Team Visit oral report on March 28 at 3:45 p.m. in the Middle School Commons Area.
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How athletes can protect their heads and face
Children participating in sports should always don safety gear, which can include helmets and mouth guards to protect their upper bodies. The promise of warmer weather in spring and the possibilities of outdoor recreation entices many adults and children to become physically active.
Rocket track to compete in Class C in 2023
The Syracuse boys and girls track teams will be competing in Class C this season and get to host the Class C-1 district on Thursday, May 11. Other teams in the C-1 district include Conestoga, Elmwood-Murdock, Freeman, Johnson County Central, Lincoln Lutheran, Louisville, Lourdes Central Catholic, Palmyra, and Weeping Water.
Capitol Conference basketball honors revealed
The Nebraska Capitol Conference recently announced first team, second team, and honorable mention accolades for the 2022-23 season. The lists include from the Syracuse basketball teams.
Game and Parks Commissioners approve waterfowl recommendations
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes to 2023-2024 waterfowl hunting seasons in Commission Orders at its March 14 meeting in Kearney. For the 2023-2024 seasons, the Zone 3 and Zone 4 duck seasons will open a week later than last year with Youth Hunt dates the weekend prior.
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 27 to 31
The National Weather Service office in Omaha has announced that southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa will observe Severe Weather Awareness Week beginning Monday, March 27. Monday’s NWS messaging will focus on severe thunderstorms, while Tuesday’s messaging will be concerned with weather warnings.
Knights take runner up at state dance
In its fourth year of competitive dance and first year at the state tournament, Lourdes Central Catholic earned a runner up finish for Hip Hop in Class C2. Louisville won the championship.
Palmyra seeks more state qualifers, medals
A total of 54 athletes, 31 boys and 23 girls, are out for track and field at Palmyra High School for the 2023 season. There are four senior boys with nine juniors, four sophomores and 14 freshmen.
American Legion marks 104th birthday
The Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary Post 100 hosted a breakfast on March 15, celebrating the 104th birthday of the American Legion. At the Syracuse Library from 9-11 a.m., doughnuts and coffee were served to about 30 people. Veterans from all Posts in Otoe County, that is Nebraska City, Palmyra, Syracuse and Talmage, were invited. Under the leadership of Syracuse Elementary School music teacher, Ashley Mayer, 60 kindergarteners saluted the flag, sang happy birthday to veterans and sang other songs.
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NCPD to participate in ‘U Drive U Text U Pay’ enforement The Nebraska City Police Department is reminding drivers about the dangers of distracted driving during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national “U Drive U Text U Pay” high-visibility enforcement mobilization from April 3 to 9.