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Richard and Jessica (Erickson) Smith of Lincoln, Nebraska, are now the proud parents of Edison James Smith, born August 11, 2018, at 8:39 p.m. Due to being 5 weeks early, Edison only weighed 5 lbs. 6.6 oz. at birth, but he is doing well and should...

Dancing and laughing and food, Opa!

ABOVE: Sophie Hoehne, Alexis Liras, Brilee Burford and Eleni Liras dance in unison Saturday at PWCC. /*-->*/ To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Bridgeport%20News-BladeID393/

Horseshoe tournament hosted in Bridgeport Sunday

A horseshoe tournament was hosted in Bridgeport at the horseshoe pits near the west city park Sunday, August 12. Pitching horseshoes are, clockwise, Dan Smith, Sid Dubs, Sherry Fulton, Doc Roberts and Francis Petersen. /*-->*/ To read more...

A thank you for a second shot at life

Two years ago, Eric and Joanne Dunham had been in Iowa visiting family and were coming back through the state—planning to stay in Kearney. But they got to Kearney early and, knowing that the Greek Festival was happening in Bridgeport, decided to...

Greek Festival

Thomas Liras, left, and Luke Plummer dance Saturday night during the annual Greek Festival held at the Prairie Winds Community Center. /*-->*/ To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/...

McKibbin, Vasquez represent Bridgeport at All Star weekend

Mitch McKibbin, left, and Marce Vasquez represented the Bombers during the American Leigon All-Star weekend Saturday, Aug. 4 at Sam Crawford Field in Wahoo. Vasquez made it to the Homerun Derby Finals Saturday afternoon. In the All-Star game...

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A thank you for a second shot at life

Two years ago, Eric and Joanne Dunham had been in Iowa visiting family and were coming back through the state—planning to stay in Kearney.

By Janelle Kesterson

Greek Festival

Thomas Liras, left, and Luke Plummer dance Saturday night during the annual Greek Festival held at the Prairie Winds Community Center.

Celebrating Greek history

While the Greek Festival in Bridgeport is known far and wide, many may not know the reason behind the celebration, which dates back to 1926.

By Janelle Kesterson

Opinion

Straight Talk from Steve

If everything goes according to the Governor’s plan, Carey Dean Moore will be executed on August 14.

By Senator Steve Erdman

Fair season in Nebraska

Summer means it is fair season in Nebraska. From county fairs to the state fair, Nebraskans come together to celebrate Nebraska agriculture and the best our communities have to offer.

By Governor Pete Ricketts

Some speed limits increase and other new laws go on the books

An out of state friend once asked me what the speed limit was on Interstate 80 across Nebraska.

By J. L. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Nebraska Press Assn.

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