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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 100, Syracuse would like to thank the following for making our organization’s first Christmas Tree Display a success: Sue Antes, Librarian; SDA FBLA; SDA FFA and Starlettes; Syracuse Area 4-H; Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts; Methodist Church, Luther Memorial Confirmation Group, North Branch Church; The Barber Chair and the Extension Club; American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary; Mid-County VFW and VFW Auxiliary. The display was at the Syracuse Public Library from Dec.

The 64th Nebraska Agri‐Business Exposition was held January 25‐26, 2022 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska. This day and a half event consisted of educational training on Agricultural Budgeting, Carbon Markets and Nitrogen Stabilizers and a show of vendor exhibits. The association also welcomed Congressman Don Bacon from Nebraska’s Second District to the Directors’ and Industry Awards Reception.

The two-day NRD Legiislative Conference brings together Natural Resources Districts (NRDs), elected officials and public-private partners integrally involved in conservation, technology and policymaking. The conference also provides attendees an opportunity to learn how Nebraska’s NRDs work with ag producers, state and federal agencies, and members of the public to protect Nebraska’s natural resources.

Otoe County will use drones in late spring and early summer to help control a growing noxious weed problem. County Weed Superintendent John Bebout submitted his annual noxious weed report to the Otoe County Board of Commissioners, and the results were discussed at the board’s Jan.

The 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program is set to begin sales on Friday, Feb. 11. This year, nine cookie varieties will be offered for sale, from perennial favorites such as Thin Mints and Caramel deLites to the new offering, Adventurefuls.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating more than 200 pounds of marijuana and THC products during a traffic stop on Interstate 80. At approximately 9:50 a.m.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Minnesota man following a pursuit on Interstate 80 near Aurora. At approximately 10:20 a.m.