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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.
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.
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.
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.