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...

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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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Bill Mimick, head football coach at Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family, is optimistic about a return to the state playoffs. Democrat photo

Bulldogs eyeing return to state playoffs

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 4:00am

Last year’s playoff berth can be a springboard for this year.

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Participating in the afternoon session

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:00am

Participating in the afternoon session were front row, left to right, Coach Korus, Olivia Braun, Harper Jarosz, Myla Geilenkirchen, Olivia Wemhoff, Leighton Krings, Taya Heinen and Sadie Anderson. Second row, Avery Westring, Izzy Tasa, Emily Preister, Brenna Wiesler, Claire Wegener and Scarlett Kessler. Third row, Coach Schrage, Ellie Morfeld, September Babel, Jocelyn Classen, Eva Klassen, Clara Classen, Leslieann Brandl and Grace Braun. Back row, Coach Classen, Lillie Beltz, Tatum Classen, Shelby Gilsdorf, Josie Zach, Jalyssa Hastreiter, Morgan Pfeifer, Taylor Pfeifer and Courtney Eisenmann. Not pictured is Coach Lindsley.

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The Humphrey St. Francis Flyer

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:00am

The Humphrey St. Francis Flyer Volleyball Camp ran from July 5-7 with a morning session and an afternoon session. The morning session was with grades 8th through 12th. The afternoon session was with grades 4th through 7th. Participating in the morning session was, front row, left to right, Kelly Pfeifer Shelby Gilsdorf, Jalyssa Hastreiter, Josie Zach, Morgan Pfeifer, Delaney Olmer and MarryRita Wegener. Middle row, Brooklyn McKay, Alexis Kuchar, Leah Kosch, Emma Baumgart, Hannah Baumgart, Makenna Wietfeld, Tessa Deets, Karly Kessler and Tori Jarosz. Nyla Kessler, Ava Hastreiter, Kali Jarosz, Jayda Krings, Whitney Wegener, Kylee Kuchar, Kiley Heinen, Ella Foltz and Camille Keler. Courtesy photos

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The Lindsay Holy Family

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:00am

The Lindsay Holy Family Class of 1981 celebrated its 40-year Class reunion July 3. They spent the day reminiscing, laughing and catching up. Pictured, front row, left to right, Tammy (Nienaber) Reigle, Terry Shanle, Jeanne (Pfeifer) Boesch, Tammy Schaecher, Carol (Schumacher) Heesacker, Mary (Albracht) Hemmer, Bob Kurtenbach and Dean Schnitzler. Back row, Alan Gaspers, Laurie (Hemmer) Gubbels, Julie (Beller) Zach, Jodi (Nienaber) Fowlkes, Tammy (Dohmen) Prauner, Sharon (Pfeifer) Broussard, Mary Beth (Herchenbach) Hare, Dan Korth, Bonnie (Frauendorfer) Beller, Dean Pfeifer and Jay Korus. Courtesy photo

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Mike Trader’s basketball camp in Columbus July 18-21

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:00am

Mike Trader’s Annual Mid-America Basketball Camp will conduct three individual sessions in July. An overnight and commuter camps for boys and girls will be held on July 18-21 at Central Community College (Platte Campus) in Columbus and an overnight and commuter camp for boys will be held at Hastings College on July 22-25. A day camp will be held for both boys and girls at Grand Island Central Catholic on July 26-29.