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Marriage Licenses The Otoe County Clerk’s Office has issued marriage licenses to the following couples: June 2: Gary William Gardner and Jennifer Lynn Margelofsky, both of Neshkoro, Wis. May 27: Hayden Earl Ferryman and Karen Guadalupe Tovar Crispin, both of Nebraska City.

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American Legion Boys’ State participants

The Syracuse Massie-Richards American Legion Post 100 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 100 are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring Samuel Bennett, Jackson Nordhues and Robert Shanks of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School to attend the American Legion Boys’ State Program June 5-11, 2022. They will be joining nearly 225 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in this program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate.

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Did you know?

Aside from a home, a car or truck is the most expensive item many people ever buy. Vehicle prices have been very high over the last year-plus due to inventory shortages and shipping delays. However, during times of economic downturn, simple economics often reign supreme. Under normal situations, when demand slumps, prices come down to meet it. But nothing over the last two years has been normal, and a recession could affect new vehicle prices. A recession will make it challenging for the majority of people to purchase new vehicles, and high fuel costs have put a damper on driving in general. Those who have the funds to buy a new car may have greater leverage to negotiate - provided dealerships have regained some inventory. However, according to Edmunds, shrunken inventory and semiconductor chip shortages continue to wreak havoc on both new and used vehicle markets. As a result, car shoppers continue to face limited selection and high prices. But some conventional wisdom regarding car buying still applies. For example, the end of a given month, when dealerships face sales quota deadlines, is a better time to buy. Savings could be even greater at the end of a calendar year. According to Edmund’s MSRP data, December is when dealerships offer the highest MSRP discounts - up to 6 percent on average.

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The rise in all-electric homes

When asked to think of modern homes, many people might think of minimalism, neutral colors, open concept floor plans, and large windows without treatments. While each of those features are components of modern homes, just what qualifies as “modern” is ever-changing and often a reflection of what buyers are looking for. And lately, many buyers are looking for allelectric homes.

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Bagworms could still be a problem

While we have had an ongoing battle with bagworms for several years and have reduced their numbers significantly in southeast Nebraska, there are still bagworm infestations in some areas. In previous years, the larvae emerged over several weeks during the summer. With the very late spring and cool temperatures, it is difficult to predict when bagworm larvae may emerge.

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Sign Up for Fun Summer Camps with Girl Scouts at Camp Catron

A variety of themed camps with transportation options and financial aid available Camp Catron offers a beautiful outdoor setting, exhilarating activities, and more for Girl Scouts! Along with engaging summer camp programs, Girl Scouts can enjoy updated amenities all throughout the camp. New elements have been added to Eugene’s Adventure Course, an outdoor course suspended among the treetops, that includes a 30 feet free fall and zip lines that are close to 500 feet long.

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