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Straight Talk from Steve
Straight Talk from Steve
Danette Smith 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Hold on, motorcycle helmets required until January 1, 2024
Hold on, motorcycle helmets required until January 1, 2024
Hold on, motorcycle helmets required until January 1, 2024 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Board approves admin compensation and handbooks for 2023-24 school year
Board approves admin compensation and handbooks for 2023-24 school year
The Bridgeport Board of Education held their regular meeting on July 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. All board members were present along with administration and Ms.Vonnie Brown.There were four action items; the first was consideration to approve compensation packages for Principal Simmons and Principal Reynolds for the 2023-2024 school year. Each received a 3.5% pay increase which is in line with the certified staff increase. Principal Simmons’ salary will be $93,200 and Principal Reynolds’ salary will be $99,400. The second item was the approval of the 7-12 Student Handbook. The third item was approval of the K-6 Student Handbook. The fourth item was the approval of the Staff Handbook for the 2023-2024 school year.The following items were covered in the administrative reports: 1. IDEA grant application was complete.We have received $117,784. 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Property tax protests continue
Property tax protests continue
The county commissioners heard many property tax protests on July 10th, with most decisions being made in favor of constituents. 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
 Bridgeport senior experiences Europe from behind saxophone
Bridgeport senior experiences Europe from behind saxophone
Bridgeport band member, incoming senior Cassandra Hopwood, has recently returned from a sixteen-day tour of Europe encompassing five countries, playing her saxophone in concerts in England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Hopwood travelled with the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music program. She had been hoping to go ever since her older brother went in 2015. 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Bridgeport High School class of 1998 met at Bowl Dog Lanes
Bridgeport High School class of 1998 met at Bowl Dog Lanes
Bridgeport High School class of 1998 met at Bowl Dog Lanes on Friday night last week for a meet and greet 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Broadwater man sentenced to two decades or more behind bars
Broadwater man sentenced to two decades or more behind bars
Joseph Bennett, shown here in a booking photo taken last year, was convicted of second-degree murder in Morrill County District Court Monday morning, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. Bennett was accused of shooting and killing his father, Rodney Bennett, following a family dispute at their shared home in Broadwater on Monday evening, Aug. 8, 2022. 07/06/2023 03:00 AM
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Local author publishes third book
Local author publishes third book
Autobiography will have you thinking about life choices 07/06/2023 03:00 AM
Skyview celebrates the 4th of July
Skyview celebrates the 4th of July
Shane Brown and the Get Down band helped the residents of Skyview Care and Rehab of Bridgeport celebrate America’s Independence on Wednesday, June 28, with a concert prior to their fireworks show. Residents and their families enjoyed the evening together, dancing and singing along to their favorite local band after dinner was served. Many families attended the supper. 07/06/2023 03:00 AM
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