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NEBRASKA CITY — Beth Paulette Fleming, 51, Nebraska City, died Nov. 11, 2022, at her home. Paulette was born March 31, 1971, in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Robert D. and Carol E. (Martin) Fleming. While she left us too early, she brought many people smiles and joy while she was with us. Paulette was born handicapped. The family is so grateful to the many people in the Region V system that provided wonderful support to Paulette since March 22, 1994. It allowed her to live independently and work in various capacities in the community. You may remember seeing her ride around Hartington on her bike or around Nebraska City on her scooter. She was so proud to participate in the Special Olympics and would march down to the newspaper to be sure they wrote a story about her and her coach. Paulette loved attending First Baptist Church and participating in activities including AWANA, Vacation Bible School, ladies’ retreats, and potluck dinners. Paulette loved her friends at water aerobics. Thank you to each one of you in Hartington and Nebraska City who made her life a joy. Prior to her passing, friends and family got together with Paulette at Region V to celebrate her life. Paulette is survived by her boyfriend of 15 years, James Johnson; parents, Bob and Carol Fleming, Florien, La.; siblings, Rebecca (Mark) Boniol, Lake Charles, La.; Mark (Arancha) Fleming and their children, James, Lucas and Carmen, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Christine (Scott) Bailey and their children, Claire, Macy, and Drew, Lake Charles, La.; Sara (Matt) Holloway and their children, Kylie, Jonathan, Benjamin and Daniel, Omaha; and many other relatives and friends.
Read MoreHARTINGTON — Alton L. Halle, 77, Hartington, died Nov. 28, 2022, at his residence.
Read MoreHARTINGTON — Students with the Cedar Catholic High School robotics program continue to work on improving their skills as their season progresses.
Read MoreHARTINGTON — Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 National Association of Conservation District Poster ContestsponsoredbyLewis & Clark Natural Resources District. Three schools, Holy Trinity Elementary, Wynot, and Bloomfield, participated. There were 22 entries for the fourth through sixth grade competition level and 13 for seventh through ninth grade.
Read MoreSIOUX CITY, IOWA — A former Wynot teacher was ordered to be detained pending trial in a federal case where he is charged with attempted human trafficking and enticement of a female.
Read MoreHARTINGTON — Cedar Catholic’s One Act this year is a serious play that packs a powerful message.
Read MoreLINCOLN — In September 2022, Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area became the first International Dark Sky Park in Nebraska. This certification came from the International Dark-Sky Association, the world’s leading authority on light pollution and night sky preservation. It marked a huge milestone in elevating Nebraska as an astrotourism destination.
Read MoreHARTINGTON – Don and Carla Noecker were ready to sleigh their roles this year as an iconic Christmas couple.
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