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Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM

Laurel Advocate

1944: Two lives are lost in bomber crash near Wayne
1944: Two lives are lost in bomber crash near Wayne
On the east side of the highway just north of Laurel stands a monument to the 17 airmen who were killed when two B-17 bombers collided and crashed to the earth in August 1944. This was not the only crash in Nebraska. All told there were 56 crashes in Nebraska during World War II. The most deadly crash occurred in August, 1944 in Boyd County when 28 men were killed. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
USDA accepts nearly 2.7 million acres in grassland CRP signup
USDA accepts nearly 2.7 million acres in grassland CRP signup
LINCOLN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program Grassland signup. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Haskell Ag Lab plans Aug. 10 Family Field Day
Haskell Ag Lab plans Aug. 10 Family Field Day
CONCORD – A special family event is being planned at the Haskell Ag Lab. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
4-H Youth are headed to State
4-H Youth are headed to State
DIXON – Several 4-H youth who participated in the Dixon County Fair will now be heading to the State 4-H competition in Grand Island. They include, Coleridge Karson Brummels, 13, Coleridge, Dad>s Helpers 4-H Club: Accessory-Outdoor Living • Fire Prevention Poster Maya Brummels, 10, Coleridge Dad>s Helpers 4-H Club: Babysitting Kit • Accessory-Original Floral Design • Accessory-Original made from Wood • First Aid Kit • Foliage Potted Plant Concord Madison Borg, 18, Concord, Pop>s Partners 4-H Club: Accessory-Original Needlework/ Stitchery • Fruit Exhibit - 1 Jars-Unit 3 • 3 Jar Tomato Exhibits-Unit 3 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Citizens address election integrity
Citizens address election integrity
HARTINGTON – More than 30 people concerned about election integrity attended the July 11 Cedar County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
American Legion Area 1 Tny - Day 1
American Legion Area 1 Tny - Day 1
07/22/2023 12:09 PM
Cedar County Fair Talent Show
Cedar County Fair Talent Show
07/20/2023 03:27 PM
Cedar County Fair - Thursday 4H Shows
Cedar County Fair - Thursday 4H Shows
07/20/2023 02:46 PM
Cedar County Fair opens 2023 season
Cedar County Fair opens 2023 season
07/20/2023 07:14 AM
	Fair Prep
Fair Prep
Two area 4-H members, Harrison Winkelbauer and Luke Schmit, were among dozens of 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Cedar County Fair will feature plenty of big acts, small animals
Cedar County Fair will feature plenty of big acts, small animals
HARTINGTON – More than 200 4-H members will find their way to the Cedar County Fair this week in Hartington. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Former Coleridge Fire Chief charged in S.D. sexual assault case
Former Coleridge Fire Chief charged in S.D. sexual assault case
COLERIDGE – A well-known Coleridge man is behind bars, accused of a sexual crime against a child. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Construction delays push back start of school
Construction delays push back start of school
LAUREL – Perhaps some things are inevitable - death, taxes and construction projects taking longer than anticipated. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Lawyers ask for more time in murder cases
Lawyers ask for more time in murder cases
HARTINGTON – Lawyers defending a Laurel couple accused of murder say they need more time to process the volume of discovery documents. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
State tax receipts hit the mark projected by forecasting board
State tax receipts hit the mark projected by forecasting board
LINCOLN – State tax receipts finished the fiscal year in the black, barely beating the projections of a state advisory board and sending an extra $3 million to Nebraska’s rainy day fund. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Ricketts shares ideas on SNAP
Ricketts shares ideas on SNAP
OMAHA – U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., hosted two roundtables Monday highlighting legislation he is proposing that would offer other states a chance to mimic a Nebraska program offering skilled job training to people on food stamps. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Haskell Ag Lab to host Soil Health School Aug. 1-2
Haskell Ag Lab to host Soil Health School Aug. 1-2
CONCORD – The Haskell Ag Lab Soil Health School is a collaborative event with Nebraska Extension, North Central Region’s Soil Health Nexus, and the Nebraska NRCS. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Norfolk to host free ag clinic
Norfolk to host free ag clinic
LINCOLN – Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a free, one-onone, confidential clinic, Aug. 3 and Aug. 25, in Norfolk. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Sohler earns accolades at national event
Sohler earns accolades at national event
DENVER – Emma Sohler from LCC Competed in the National STAR Event Competition at the 2023 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Denver July 2-6. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Beckman examines ag land values and rental rates
Beckman examines ag land values and rental rates
UNL Extension 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Preparations have all been made and the clean up is now complete
Preparations have all been made and the clean up is now complete
Preparations have all been made and the clean up is now complete at the Cedar County Fairgrounds thanks to dozens of 4H members like Macie Koch 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
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