By Jackie Thomson-Bremer jb94542@windstream.net | 402-432-1410 Here’s to hoping everyone has a safe and healthy Merry Christmas. If there is anyone willing to be the Palmyra ‘social correspondent’ for The Voice News and the Syracuse Journal Democrat, it is time for me to pass the baton.
The Massie-Richards American Legion Auxiliary Unit #100 met at the home of Jenice Bates on December 13, 2022. The minutes for the last meeting were accepted as read.
Governor Pete Ricketts, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Director John Selmer, and other state and local partners gathered to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln South Beltway on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 1,288 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 16 and 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
The holiday season is steeped in tradition. One of the most popular traditions is playing holiday music, which many retailers begin to broadcast over their PA systems shortly after people put their Halloween costumes in storage. The popular music streaming platform Spotify tracks the most popular holiday songs each year, and 2021 featured a mix of some newer songs and some all-time classics. According to Spotify, these five songs were the most streamed holiday tunes on the platform between November 1 and December 9,
Syracuse Junior High Students treated friends and family to a night of music and art. Hosted by the Syracuse Music and Art Department, 8th grade students’ art was on display and the junior high band and choir presented holiday music. Twenty-eight artists contributed to the art on display. The evening’s concert started with the singing of the National Anthem by Saphira Halvorsen. The band played ten selections, including Ode to Joy, Angels We Have Heard on High and The First Noel while the choir sang four selections including Like an Eagle and You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch. The Community Sing-a-long with the audience joining in featured Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The junior high band is led by Mr. Dave Purdham and the junior high choir is led by Mrs. Brandy Hall. Mrs. Pam Pfeiffer is the art teacher.
The Southeast Community College Board of Governors approved a $2 per credit hour increase in the tuition rate and a $2 per credit hour increase in facilities fee for the 2023-2024 academic year during its regular monthly meeting Dec. 13. The motion passed on a 9-2 vote.
The University of Nebraska, Omaha, awarded degrees in ceremonies at the Baxter Arena on Friday, Dec. 16. Area graduates were: Avoca Jayden Brammier, bachelor of science, magna cum laude Nebraska City Stephanie Mae Marie Durr, bachelor of science Syracuse Tyler Dean Knake, bachelor of science in management information systems, magna cum laude
The Syracuse Gifts4Kids program for 2022 reported an amazing year of giving and service to families in its continued effort to bring Christmas joy to residents in need. “We have the most amazing community here in the Syracuse and surrounding communities.