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The Kellers, owners of Main Street Market in Humphrey, have purchased the Lindsay Cooperative Market, and will take over in May. The deal was announced March 20 during the annual Cooperative Market community meeting. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jessica McPhillips, Gene Werner, Joan Mejstrik, Cindy Klassen, Mary Chohon, Beth Keller and Phyllis McPhillips. Back row, Richard Bender, Glenn Pfeifer, Terry Oberhauser, Rebecca Keller, Lauren Keller and John Keller. Democrat photo

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Lindsay Holy Family students celebrated National Ag Day March 19 thanks to Bank of Lindsay, Lindsay Insurance and Elite Realty. Students were treated to breakfast at the bank and insurance office, served by the staff. Sausage, eggs and donuts were served, with the eggs provided by Four Sisters Backyard Farms, located just east and north of Lindsay. Stella (8), Scarlett (6), Eloise (4), and Lydia (15 months) Beller, with supervision from their mother, Summer Beller, have operated since 2021. Democrat photo

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The Goldenrod Conference recently released its all conference teams and the St. Francis Flyers and Lady Flyers were well represented. Earning 1st team honors were Nyla Kessler, Isabel Preister and Carson Wessel. Second team honors went to Karly Kessler and Ethan Wieseler. Jayda Krings and Devon Baumgart earned honorable mentioned recognition. Pictured, left to right, Karly Kessler, Nyla Kessler, Jayda Krings, Isabel Preister, Carson Wessel, Ethan Wieseler and Devon Baumgart. Courtesy photo

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The body of John Paul “Jack” Langan was brought home Sept. 29 to St. Joseph-St. Patrick Cemetery in rural Platte Center. He lost his life during World War II, and 78 years later his remains were brought back to be buried with family members. Democrat photos

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Jack Langan, nephew to the late John Paul “Jack” Langan, is presented the U.S. Flag during ceremonies.

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The headstone for John “Jack” Langan was placed alongside family members, left to right, his mother Mary Langan; sister Kenneth (Rose Mary) Langan; brother Arnold (Stella) Langan; and Jack.

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U.S. Marines transport Jack Langan's body from the hearse to the grave site.

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Members of Honor and Remember Nebraska Chapter displayed and then pesented their flag to the Langan family.

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The Langan family returned to Platte Center Sept. 28 to place bricks on the Veterans wall representing all members of their family who served in the military.

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The U.S. Marine Corps members fired off a 21-gun salute.

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Jill Goedenken, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard, of Columbus, played Taps.

Jack’s home

It was a homecoming long overdue.John Paul “Jack” Langan was laid to rest Wednesday, Sept. 29, at St. Joseph-St. Patrick Cemetery 78 years after the Platte Center man was killed in World War II.“It’s closure,” nephew and namesake, Jack Langan, said. “You feel sad for what he went through, but ...

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