A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized

Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...

Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler

They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...

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Brooke Bialas Springtime Sunrises are Pretty to watch when you are Roller Skating In the evening. Nature is so Gorgeous when you can see flowers like Tulips In My Extra flower garden. Kade Ransom Springtime Spring is cool when you have to plant...

St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite

The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...

Cindy Gaspers

Gaspers promoted at Loup Public Power

Cindy Gasper has been promoted to Accounting Clerk at Loup Power District. In her new role, Gasper is responsible for paying District bills; filing reports; registering all District vehicles; and keeping inventory of office supplies for District...

Courtesy photos Alexis Kuchar runs a leg of the 4x100-meter relay, and St. Francis competed April 10 at the High Plains track meet in Osceola.

HSF girls 6th, boys 8th at Hgh Plains

The St. Francis girls placed 6th and the boys 8th April 10 at the High Plains Invitational in Osceola. Medaling for the Flyers are as follows: 100-meter dash — 3. Lillie Beltz; 5. Gavin Geilenkirchen 200-meter dash — 2. Lillie Beltz; 3. Gavin...

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After participating in the 2021 Norfolk Lion's

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 12:00am

After participating in the 2021 Norfolk Lion’s Club Parade Saturday, Sept. 25, the Humphrey Band was unable to attend the awards ceremony later in the afternoon. Had the band been at the the ceremony they would have found out they were awarded the “Best Band in the Parade Judges Trophy.” Wednesday, Nov. 3, the news of the award and the trophy were delivered to Humphrey High. Band director Matt Bertrand said, “This came as a complete surprise as the parade was over a month ago and we had not received any information concerning any award for our performance. The kids are very excited and it is a great reward for their hard work and for the great day we had at the parade.” Courtesy photo

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Several members of the Humphrey High School Choir

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 12:00am

Several members of the Humphrey High School Choir were selected to participate in the East Husker Conference Honor Choir Monday, Nov. 1, in Stanton. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Kalli Brooks, Jenaya Wemhoff, Nora Bertrand and Alivia Schemek. Back row, Ashton Sims, Alex Schemek, Paxton Bertrand and Addison Schneider. Courtesy photo

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Courtesy photo Lindsay Holy Family third graders completed saint projects in honor of All Saint's Day on Nov. 1. The students researched, dressed up, and presented to the elementary students. Pictured are Peyton Wiese, Taitym Weeder, Briana Korth, Ally Preister, Isaac Reichmuth, Trysten Gaspers and Logan Squire.

Lindsay board, developers discuss annexation

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 12:00am

The possibility of annexation may be a way for two Lindsay developers to move forward with housing projects.

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Greg Sjuts

Courtesy photo Preston Sueper, of Lindsay Holy Family, earned his American Degree at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 30. He is a member of the Lindsay Holy Family-Newman Grove FFA.

Sjuts resigns as HPS supt.

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 12:00am

Greg Sjuts resigned Monday night as superintendent at Humphrey Public School.

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Halloween fun

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 4:00am

Cash Leslie, 4, and Liberty Leslie, 2, were in Lindsay Sunday for Halloween. They were at the Lindsay Holy Family gym for the activities put on by the Holy Family and St. Francis youth group. They were raising money to attend the Nebraska Walk for Life in January.