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Murals on Main begins downtown
Murals on Main begins downtown
The Bridgeport Downtown Appearance Committee has commissioned Lauren Olson Art of Oshkosh, Nebraska, to complete a mural on the south side of the Mi Puerto building on the corner of 11th and Main Streets. The first of potentially four murals was begun last week, with Olson and friend Julia Chestnut, who happened to be in town for the weekend, working in the early mornings and late afternoons to beat the heat of the day. 07/20/2023 03:00 AM
Bridgeport FFA members attend youth institute
Bridgeport FFA members attend youth institute
Five Bridgeport FFA members were selected to attend the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute as delegates July 1114 in Lincoln at the East Campus of the University of Nebraska. Bulldogs who attended the event were Demi Lapaseotes, Delaney Pohl, Justin Dobrinski, Bethany Nichols, and Mackenzie Liakos. 07/20/2023 03:00 AM
Beez travel to Torrington
Beez travel to Torrington
The Bridgeport Beez swimming club held their weekly swim meet Saturday, June 30, at city pool in Torrington with the following top three results. 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Camp Clarke Stampede showcases top rodeo talent
Camp Clarke Stampede showcases top rodeo talent
It was another action-packed Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo last week at Bridgeport’s Morrill County Fairgrounds.The annual event took place July 3-4 and once again featured many of the region’s top rodeo talent. 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
Farm families need college to stay affordable
Farm families need college to stay affordable
The deadline for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 20232024 academic year recently closed on June 30th. FAFSA is the form students and prospective students fill out to apply for grants, work-study, and low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education. Before the next FAFSA application cycle opens up on October 1, there is a critical error that Congress must fix to ensure farm families can continue to receive fair consideration of their applications for aid. 07/13/2023 03:00 AM
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
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