Ocean of Grass coming to the Gordon Theater

Ocean of Grass coming to the Gordon Theater

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

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Proposition 1, a continuation of the sales tax increase to benefit Parkview Lodge Assisted Living, goes to a public vote once again on November 6, 2018.

Parkview Lodge hoping to continue positive momentum with another four years of tax aid

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 &

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Chad Edwards has resigned as Gordon City Manager.

Gordon City Manager Chad Edwards resigns; farmer’s market discussed

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

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George Ross stands in front of the Tri-State Cowboy Museum in Gordon, where he has stopped for a few days on his cross-country walk from New York to the west coast.

Changing hearts, one step at a time

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

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Gordon Shopko store set to close in December

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

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Gordon-Rushville school board discusses budget for 2018-19 school year, approves purchase of 2020 Thomas Bus

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

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Accident on Saturday takes life of local boy

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

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