Weather permitting, on March 28, starting at 9 a.m., the new Nebraska Highway 2 (N-2) westbound lanes will be closed for the installation of an overhead sign structure and other miscellaneous work for the construction of the Lincoln South Beltway project, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT).
The Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Middle School has released its third quarter honor roll. Earning high honors were Eighth grade: Hadyn Berner, Kelsay Engelbrecht, Wyatt Higgins, Madilyn Kailing, Kaita Kreifels, Luke Kuenning, Mason Lintz, Tristan Sisco, Josh Stinson, Izzy Stubbendick, Nathan Wemhoff, and Brylar Werner.
Part of what makes celebrating St. Patrick’s Day so enjoyable is the scores of traditions surrounding the holiday. The month of March ushers in parades, festive foods, lively music, and as much green attire as a person can handle.
State Patrol K9s receive protective vest donation Nebraska State Patrol K9’s Jerry, Amos, Chase, Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Lee, Malloy, and Tilt have received bullet and stab protective vests, thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Jerry’s vest was sponsored by an anonymous donor and was embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” K9 Amos’s vest was sponsored by Bridget McGowan of Tehachapi, Calif., and has been embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of all working, retired and departed K9s.” K9 Chase and K9 Lee’s vests were sponsored by the Bomonti Family of Renton, Wash., and have been embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Janice Bomonti.” K9’s Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Malloy and Tilt’s vests were sponsored using general funds and have been embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s Inc.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Girl Scouts of the USA is one step closer to fulfilling the Girl Scout Tree Promise, thanks to a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. As the world’s largest membership nonprofit dedicated to planting trees, the Arbor Day Foundation brings momentum to Girl Scouts’ commitment to 5 million climate supportive actions by 2026, including planting trees, protecting existing canopies, and providing tree education for Girl Scouts.
So many activities are going on in the communities for the next two months. The high school play is being worked on for presentation on March 30, 31, and April 2. Easter Egg Hunt April 1. Nebraska State FFA Convention, with several of the Palmyra FFA students participating in various competitions. And so many more.
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. Friday, March 17: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, St. Paulinus Catholic Church, 863 5th St. 5 to 9 p.m. 402-269-3382. Sunday, May 28: S-D-A Alumni Banquet, S-D-A Middle School, 1430 Education Dr. 5 p.m. 402-2170316. Friday, March 31: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, St. Paulinus Catholic Church, 863 5th St. 5 to 9 p.m. 402-269-3382. Friday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 1: GermanFest 402-269-3242.
Specialty crops, like fruits and vegetables, and pollinators can be sensitive to pesticides. That’s why the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is encouraging commercial specialty crop growers, pesticide applicators and beekeepers to work together to protect sensitive crops and pollinators from harmful pesticides. Pesticides include all categories of pest control products such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
