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First Monday: Syracuse Chamber of Commerce member meeting, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., noon.

August 13, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Commander Reed at 7:30 P.M.

What does Labor Day Signify For You?By Jill EhlersHopefully, you all were able to enjoy your Labor Day.

Southeast Community College is experiencing tremendous transformation, creating educational destinations for every student in southeast Nebraska.

Tailgate Party at Beautiful Savior Lutheran ChurchBy Jill EhlersOn Friday Sept.

Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas are closed to hunting until Sept.

Positive surveys and field reports point toward a more optimistic outlook for Nebraska upland bird hunting seasons this fall.“Surveys conducted earlier this summer looked more promising entering the breeding season, and with improved habitat conditions, good production is expected,” said Bryan O’Connor, upland game program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.PheasantStatewide, pheasant counts were up 19% during this year’s July rural mail carrier surveys and were near or exceeding five-year averages in all areas except the Sandhills.Pheasant habitat is more isolated in eastern Nebraska, but where quality cover exists hunters should find good bird numbers.