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The origins of National 4-H Week

What is now known as National 4-H Week began as an outgrowth of World War II. Following Pearl Harbor, it was decided to post-pone holding the National 4-H Camp in Washington, D.C., until the cessation of hostilities. W. H. Palmer, State 4-H Leader in Ohio, soon after...

Area Schools Attend Freshman Impact at Hanson School

RE-CREATED SCENE FOR FRESHMAN IMPACT EVENTThe Freshman Impact re-created an accident scene (pictured here) with one police officer trying to console a distracted student seeing her friend who has passed away in the accident. (Photo/Kendra Endorf and Sarah Doyle) Owen...

Final Salem Chamber Downtown Market is Wednesday

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Join the Salem SD Chamber Downtown Market for our final market of the season on Wednesday, October 2, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street, Salem! We’re wrapping up with a special celebration of “Octoberfest” and “Halloween,” and we’ve got...

Who helps the first responders?

September is Suicide Prevention Month Owen Reitzel | Editor September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and encouraging action to prevent individuals from taking their own lives.The recent Surgeon General’s...

Operation Round-Up Grant deadline Nov. 1

Do you know of a local organization that could use $250 to $3,000? Applications for Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up grant program are due November 1, 2024. Through Operation Round-Up, local groups and non-profit organizations can request funding...

Area students receive Golden West Scholarship

Brenden Watters, a graduate of Bridgewater High School, will receive a $1,000 Golden West scholarship for 2024.Brenden Watters is the son of Ryan Watters and Patricia Eichmann. Outside school, he enjoys hunting, four-wheeling, gaming, and hanging out with friends. He...

It’s back… Canistota Fall Shopapalooza!

School is back in session, fall sports are in gear, and the leaves are starting to fall, which means Canistota Fall Shopapalooza is right around the corner.Do you want to get your shopping for the holidays done in one spot? The Canistota Booster Club is hosting...

2024 McCook Central Homecoming Parade

McCOOK CENTRAL HOMECOMING PARADE GRAND MARSHALS Duane and Sherry Stoffel were honored this year as the 2024 McCook Central Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. Sherry has been a long-time employee of the school and together the couple is an active pair in the community...