SCC installs new board of governors members
Three newly elected members of Southeast Community College’s Board of Governors and one incumbent were sworn in during the Board’s regular monthly meeting Jan. 17 in Milford.
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UNO fall semester academic honors
More than 4,800 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2022 semester at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) with inclusion on the chancellor’s and/or dean’s list.
Watermeier chosen to lead Public Service Commission
Nebraska Public Service Commissioners elected leadership positions for the coming year on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Tree workshop at The Nemaha Natural Resources District
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 1st! The Nemaha NRD, in partnership with the Nebraska Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Pheasants Forever will be hosting a free tree workshop at the Nemaha NRD headquarters in Tecumseh from 9 a.m.-12p.m.
Antes aspired to instill love of reading
Figuratively, Sue Antes has put the last book on the shelf, retiring as the librarian at the Syracuse Public Library. After nearly three decades, Antes proudly reflects on her career serving the Syracuse community.
“Not all the forgets is dementia”
Frequently, my patients will come to a visit and bring up a major concern: “Doc, I think I might have dementia; my memory seems to be slipping.” They might give examples of having difficulty finding words, forgetting people’s names, or just feeling like their thinking is slower. Many of them know a family member who had dementia, and they are worried.
Cole appointed, sworn in as member of County Commissioners
Charles (Chuck) Cole of rural Otoe has been appointed to serve as the District 1 Commissioner for the Otoe County Board of Commissioners and will serve in that role for his first official meeting when the board meets for its regular meeting on Jan. 31 at the Otoe County Courthouse.
Nebraskans for Social Good
Tax dollars should benefit everyone, not only the wealthy. Nebraskans for Social Good opposes LB753 introduced by Senator Linehan of Elkhorn at the request of Governor Pillen.
Nemaha NRD seeks Otoe County board member
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. As of January 2023, a position in the eastern Otoe County/eastern Nebraska City area is vacant since no one ran for the job during the November 2022, general election.
Community Calendar
First Monday: Syracuse Chamber of Commerce member meeting, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., noon. (402) 269-3242. Third Monday: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools Board of Education meeting, elementary school conference room, 550 7th St., 7:30 p.m. (402) 269-2382. Every other Tuesday: Otoe County Board of Commissioners, Room 108, Otoe County Courthouse, 1021 Central Ave., Nebraska City, 8:30 a.m. 402-8739505. Second Wednesday: Syracuse City Council, Council Chambers, 495 Midland, 6 p.m. (402) 269-2173. Third Thursday: Otoe County Planning Commission, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., 7 p.m. (402) 8739548.