18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Rushville, Neb. There will be a luncheon at the American Legion in Rushville after the grave side service.
The photo accompanying this story was taken by my dad last week as he flew his Aeronica Champ over the 100+ mile stretch of burned ground where the only thing remaining is drifting sand and the ...
By Scott Bidroski The Hay Springs Hawk Cross Country team stayed busy this week with a pair of events in Bridgeport and Alliance respectively. For the boys, junior Grant Wellnitz led the team with a ...
By Lisa Hare The vast, rolling landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills is more than just scenery; it is the living backdrop of American literary history. While many recognize the name of Mari Sandoz, one ...
By Scott Bidroski An event that combines two of the most awarded groups at Gordon-Rushville High School is coming up fast. The G-R One Act team and the ProStart Cuisine Team are coming together for an ...
The 2025 Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo Jr. Rodeo took place on July 20. 82 cowboys and cowgirls braved the heat and sun to compete. Results are as follows: PEEWEES Bo Ross, Maylee Henry, Maverick ...
Though there are still many people in the Gordon and Merriman areas who remember the events of March 26, 1952, few like to talk about it— especially those most closely involved. “It was, in part, the ...
Gordon residents Jim and Marchelle Paul have been chosen as the 2025 Grand Marshals for the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo. Both Jim and Marchelle graduated from Gordon High School in 1980 and 1984 ...
In the days of email, text messaging, and social media, a lead for huge opportunity came from an unassuming place; the mailbox. Gordon Elementary Principal Robin Johnson received a flyer through the ...
A chance meeting during a trip to Croatia for a group of Sheridan County residents evolved into a very special relationship for a group of 4-H students. Lydia Swanson and Cassie Banks were on a trip ...
The circle is called Meta AI. Meta is the name of a technology company formerly named Facebook. According to Google, Meta owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. AI stands for ...
Some new life has been injected into a long standing business on Highway 20 in Gordon. Rowdy and Brianna Moon purchased the former Highway Express gas station in Gordon and are bringing it back to ...