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Lady ’Cats compete at Creighton

Lady ’Cats compete at Creighton

CREIGHTON – Hartington-Newcastle volleyball sandwiched a sweep over Creighton between a couple of losses at the Creighton Invitational Sept. 9, defeating the Lady Bulldogs 25-20 and 25-21 in the best-of-threesets match. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Blue Devils down Creighton and Winside

Lady Blue Devils down Creighton and Winside

CREIGHTON – The Wynot Lady Blue Devils volleyball team picked up a pair of Lewis and Clark Conference wins last week. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Outdoor Notes

Changes made to turkey hunting season 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Little League

The Hartington 3-4 grade and 5-6 grade football teams played in their first games of the season Sunday afternoon at the Hartington Community Complex. The 3-4 grade team lost 33-6 to Homer, while the 5-6 grade team defeated Ponca 42-21. The teams compete each Sunday through the season. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Gov. Pillen urges Nebraska school boards to reduce property taxes

Gov. Pillen urges Nebraska school boards to reduce property taxes

LINCOLN – A tug of war is underway between local school officials and Gov. Jim Pillen on how the $300 million a year in extra funds for K-12 schools should be used. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Neb. St. Fair sees attendance increases

Neb. St. Fair sees attendance increases

GRAND ISLAND – The Nebraska State Fair announced continued attendance growth in 2023. The attendance at Nebraska’s largest annual event broke 300,000 for the first time since COVID, posting 8.5 percent growth over 2022 with 311,909 guests during its 11-day run ending on Labor Day. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Several receive awards for earning “1000 Books before Kindergarten”

Several receive awards for earning “1000 Books before Kindergarten”

HARTINGTON – The Hartington Library has several “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” award winners. Wren Becker, daughter of Eric and Katelyn Becker; Loretta and Marshall Derickson, daughter and son of Eric and Samantha Derickson; and Lucelly, daughter of Bonifacio and Heather Rodriguez Showen, all received a medal, a certificate of completion, a final prize and a free book from the library for their accomplishment. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

John Grindvold has been a part of local church for over 100 years, now

John Grindvold has been a part of local church for over 100 years, now

HARTINGTON – John Grindvold said he’s been blessed all of his 103 years. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

The roots of Hartington’s Lutheran church date back to 1870

The roots of Hartington’s Lutheran church date back to 1870

T he history of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington dates back to before the community was even named and platted. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Music has always been a big part of local services

Music has always been a big part of local services

Feb. 2, 1928 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

1918: Thompson will guide Hartington’s new unified church

1918: Thompson will guide Hartington’s new unified church

Aug. 1, 1918 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

1941: New pastor is a World War I U.S. Navy veteran

1941: New pastor is a World War I U.S. Navy veteran

Nov. 13, 1941 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

1962: Church leaders approve building plans

1962: Church leaders approve building plans

April 19, 1962 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Colossians provides the perfect theme for Trinity Lutheran’s anniversary celebration

Colossians provides the perfect theme for Trinity Lutheran’s anniversary celebration

Pastoral Points 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Rev. Christensen was area’s first resident missionary pastor

Rev. Christensen was area’s first resident missionary pastor

HARTINGTON – Rev. Emil Gustav Andreas Christensen is considered to be the first resident Lutheran home missionary pastor in Northeast Nebraska and Southeast Dakota Territory. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Rev. Tvedt was Hartington area’s first Lutheran resident pastor

Rev. Tvedt was Hartington area’s first Lutheran resident pastor

HARTINGTON – Pastor Nels G. Tvedt, the first resident pastor in Northeast Nebraska, had many trials and tribulations. He came to this area in 1875 as an assistant to Pastor Emil Christensen, who was located at Gayville, S.D. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Many pastors have guided local church over the years

Many pastors have guided local church over the years

Rev. N.G. Tvedt became the first resident pastor serving from 18801907. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Paragon was home to Hartington area’s first Lutheran church

Paragon was home to Hartington area’s first Lutheran church

HARTINGTON – The need for spiritual guidance and a hunger for God’s word were strong in the hearts of Cedar County pioneers. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

New church building to be dedicated with day full of special activities

New church building to be dedicated with day full of special activities

Oct. 18, 1928 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Board sets budget, levy rises 1 cent

Board sets budget, levy rises 1 cent

HARTINGTON – The $32.2 million Cedar County budget was approved along with the tax asking for the 2023-24 fiscal year at the board of commissioners’ meeting on Sept. 12. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Around Town

Thursday, Sept. 14 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

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