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Tornado siren testing begins next Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Tornado siren testing begins next Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Weekly testing to continue on Thursdays at 10 a.m. 03/23/2023 03:00 AM

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Drew Leisy 03/23/2023 03:00 AM

Lead testing for drinking water available for Nebraska schools and childcare facilities

Lead testing for drinking water available for Nebraska schools and childcare facilities

LINCOLN—The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has remaining funds available for Nebraska schools and licensed child care facilities to sample for lead in their drinking water. All public, parochial, and private schools from pre-K through high school, and public and inhome child care facilities qualify. This free lead testing was first announced in August 2020. 03/23/2023 03:00 AM

Local NHS chapter holds ceremony

Local NHS chapter holds ceremony

The Courthouse and Jail Rock Chapter of the National Honor Society held their Tapping Induction Ceremony on Monday night in the high school auditorium. 03/23/2023 03:00 AM

Flag retirement ceremony added to County Government Day

Flag retirement ceremony added to County Government Day

Seniors from Bridgeport and Bayard High School spent last Tuesday at the Morrill County Courthouse for some hands-on lessons about county government. Students spent the morning touring the several offices inside the courthouse: the county and district clerk’s offices, the assessor office, the veteran’s office, and the election office. They also saw big equipment and met with men from the road department. In the veteran’s office, retired military members walked students through proper flag folding and had them try their hands at it. 03/16/2023 03:00 AM

County fair contract continues to be a sticking point

County fair contract continues to be a sticking point

The ongoing issue of the county fairground lease from the Morrill County Rodeo, Farm and Ranch Association was revisited at the county commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday. Commissioner Jeff Metz stated he has been working closely with the fair board and the association to make this the best scenario for our youth. The three groups met Thursday night to talk about some changes that were suggested, and all were open and willing to make reasonable modifications. 03/16/2023 03:00 AM

School board hires secondar y principal

School board hires secondar y principal

2023-24 school calendar approved 03/16/2023 03:00 AM

Lady Bulldogs finish third at state

Lady Bulldogs finish third at state

For the third straight year, the Bridgeport girls basketball team returned home with a trophy from the state tournament in Lincoln.The Lady Bulldogs earned a third-place finish in Class C-1, concluding their record-setting season with a final record of 26-1.The 26 wins tied the school record for most in a season. Last year’s team also totaled 26 wins. 03/09/2023 03:00 AM

Leyton’s speech team brought home several medals from the Minuteman Activities Conference last week

Leyton’s speech team brought home several medals from the Minuteman Activities Conference last week

Leyton’s speech team brought home several medals from the Minuteman Activities Conference last week 03/09/2023 03:00 AM

Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation announces $1.3 million Walk To The Rock fundraiser

Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation announces $1.3 million Walk To The Rock fundraiser

Trails and bridges underway April 1st 03/09/2023 03:00 AM

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