Dylan Schwarting, a Gordon-Rushville senior, set a new team record for highest points scored in a game with 40 points at their home game against Hemingford Friday, November 30. This record was set by Dylan’s brother, Ryan, with a total of 38 points. Dylan made 5 out of 6 three pointers in Friday’s game.
By Marci Luton, College Relations
Students from 16 Nebraska high schools competed Wednesday in the annual District 12 National FFA Organization Leadership Contest at Chadron State College, the site of the competition for 14 years. Representatives of the college welcomed the students and provided an overview of agricultural programs offered at CSC.
First and second place winners of each event qualify for the 91st Nebraska State FFA competition April 3-5, 2019, in Lincoln.
The winners of each
By Rachael Huether
Over the weekend, a security camera at a residence in Gordon captured images of a mountain lion in their back yard.
According to Sheridan County Attorney Jamian Simmons, the Gordon Police Department has confirmed the sightings early Sunday morning and Monday morning, both of which were captured by a home security camera at a residence near 1st and Maple Streets.
Chief Clay Heath has confirmed that at approximately 6:00 a.m., a Gordon Police Officer, a Sheridan County
Statewide results can be viewed at: https://electionresults.sos.ne.gov
By Jordan Huether
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to watch a movie featuring real-life ranching in the Nebraska Sandhills. Patrons of the Gordon Theater will have such an opportunity the weekend of Nov. 9-11 when Ocean of Grass by Georg Joutras comes to town. The film, completely shot and produced by Joutras himself, features the McGinn Family Ranch, located south of Dunning, Neb. Joutras spent two years shooting for the film, followed by another 22 months of post-production
By Rachael Huether
Before Rushville residents cast their votes on Proposition 1 November 6, Tom Serres, Parkview Lodge Administrator, wants to stress a simple fact: your tax dollars have not, and will not, be squandered. “If we could get this for another four years, we would be looking really well. We are looking well now. But we could start paying help what they deserve to be paid, and make updates to the building,” Serres said.
Hannah Graham, Director of Social Services &
By Rachael Huether
The Gordon City Council met Thursday, October 11, 2018, at 6 p.m. Tom Evans was absent.
The council moved to accept the September 13 minutes and approved the August treasurer’s report as presented. After review, the council voted to pay the unpaid bills, totaling $84,337.54. Total October bills were $434,268.46.
Leah Olsen of Wellspring Chapel requested a closure of East 5th Street from Main Street to Elm Street for a trunk-or-treat event on October 31 from 4:00 p.m
By Rachael Huether
When asked why he decided to walk across the United States, George Ross simply replied, “God.”
On July 27, 2018, Ross left his job as a carpenter in Syracuse, N.Y., and got rid of all his possessions so he could walk across the Country, hoping to encourage others to seek out God, and make a better tomorrow for our children.
“I just got caught up in chasing my tail, thinking about the proverbial dollar, and once I found God, none of it seemed to
On Friday, September 28, Security First Insurance held an open house and ribbon cutting for their new Gordon office. Pictured left to right: Alyssa DeHart, Nancy Russell, Jessica Hruby, Becky Haller, Rachel Lambley, and Ray Misner.
By Rachael Huether
Over the weekend, shoppers entering the Shopko store in Gordon were greeted by a sign that read “Attn. Customers: Due to our future store closing, we can no longer offer Institutional Charges. We are sorry for any inconvenience that may cause you. (Post 9/20)”
According to Michelle Hansen, Manager, Public Relations & Shopko Foundation, Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, the Gordon store will begin liquidation on Thursday, September 27 and will close on
By Rachael Huether
The Gordon-Rushville School Board met September 10, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Board member Kari Johnson was absent. The meeting was called to order and it was noted that the guidelines of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law would be followed. The agenda was accepted as presented.
A public hearing on the 2018-2019 budget was opened at 5:03 p.m. Superintendent Lori Liggett discussed with the board the numbers on the budget, and how they compare with the budget for each year
By Rachael Huether
On Saturday, September 8, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a rollover car accident near Gordon occurred. Eli Hunter, a freshman at Gordon-Rushville High School, passed away due to injuries from the accident.
According to County Attorney Jamian Simmons, “It appears the accident occurred on 190th Road about a mile east of Gordon. It appears Elijah Hunter was driving the vehicle southbound when he lost control of the vehicle, which rolled. It does not appear restraints were
Gordon Police Department's Officer Colin Hyatt graduated from Police Academy on Friday, August 24.
