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County valuation hot topic at commissioners meeting
County valuation hot topic at commissioners meeting
Million dollar grant signed by governor for fairgrounds 06/15/2023 03:00 AM
Lack of city administrator leads to appointments of council persons
Lack of city administrator leads to appointments of council persons
The formal resignation of Dawn Martin from the city administrator position was accepted by council when the city council met in regular session on June 8 at the Prairie Winds Community Center. Martin held the job for less than thee months. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM
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Local officer awarded MADD Nebraska Hero
Local officer awarded MADD Nebraska Hero
Morrill County Sheriff Deputy Brennan Andrew was in Lincoln last month to receive one of the 2023 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Nebraska Hero Awards. Andrew was recognized for his individual record of making eight Driving Under the Influence arrests in Morrill County in one year.Two of these arrests had a confirmed breath alcohol level over 0.150% and another arrest was the fourth offense for the suspect. Deputy Andrew cited one minor for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Possession of an Open Alcohol Container. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM
Eight and under machine pitch Gold team
Eight and under machine pitch Gold team
Bridgeport little league baseball is back in session, with games every night of the work week on home turf. Games are played on the school’s softball field, east of the football field behind the school. A set of covered bleachers is available, and there is plenty of space beside the dugouts for chairs. Each week throughout the summer, the Bridgeport News-Blade will feature photos of each of the six different teams. This week’s highlight game was the eight and under machine pitch gold team, coached by Kelly Roach, Grace Simmons, and Christina Deines. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM
Bomber seniors, juniors edged by Gordon
Bomber seniors, juniors edged by Gordon
GORDON—The Bridgeport Bomber senior and junior legion baseball teams suffered a pair of late-inning setbacks on their road trip to Gordon last Wednesday. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM
To go to Oregon, You’d Have to be Nuts
To go to Oregon, You’d Have to be Nuts
The Camp Clarke Players were back and better than ever, on stage after a year’s hiatus. 06/08/2023 03:00 AM
Camp Clarke Days brought people outside and downtown all weekend long, including on Saturday night for a street dance at 10th and Main. About fifty minutes into the dance, with the music blaring and drizzle in the air, Morrill County Sheriff officers and posse members working the event wit...
Camp Clarke Days brought people outside and downtown all weekend long
Camp Clarke Days brought people outside and downtown all weekend long 06/08/2023 03:00 AM
Morrill County Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at Sonny’s Super Foods
Morrill County Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at Sonny’s Super Foods
The Morrill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at Sonny’s Super Foods in Bridgeport, Nebraska, on June 3, 2023. At approximately 2:00 a.m., two individuals entered the store wearing masks and gloves. Controlled substances from the pharmacy were taken along with a large amount of cash.These two individuals then entered a vehicle and left the area. The Morrill County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with other law enforcement agencies to investigate this crime. Anyone who has information regarding this burglary should contact their local law enforcement agency or the Morrill County Sheriff’s Office at 308-262-0408. 06/08/2023 03:00 AM
End of summer street bash approved
End of summer street bash approved
Recreation Road to get a face lift 06/01/2023 03:00 AM
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