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For those who don't know, Omio was a Jewell County town located in Vicksburg and Grant townships. It centered around what is today the intersection of Omio Road (270 Road) and M Road about 3 miles south of Formoso. Though the town flourished during the 1880s, it is now relegated to brief mentions in historical books and the memories of a few. Omio was founded in May of 1877 as the town of Huron. Land records in the Jewell County Courthouse show the original townsite was purchased by two men name...
The case involving Carol Fleming, a former Ionia communty resident who was apparently murdered in Beloit on Aug. 16, 2003, has entered it's 16th year without being resolved. However, it appears to be moving forward. Last July 16, her son, Charles Fleming, 46, was arrested in Johnson County, and charged with first degree murder. Thursday he was in the Mitchell County Courthouse to appear for a hearing before Kim Cudney, chief judge of the 12th judicial district. During that hearing a motion was m...
I’m always sad when the time comes for the Christmas trees and other Christmas decorations to come down. It’s a job I put off as long as possible but my husband begins to drop hints that lead me to believe he’s ready for the decorations to be stored away. Putting away the decorations is never as much fun as taking the decorations out of the containers and putting them into place. It usually takes me two days to take it all down and get the pieces stored away. I know we are in the second week of January but some things just can’t be done aw...
It feels like a long time since I wrote! Being burned out, I wasn’t ready to reflect on 2018 in my previous column. Perhaps some of you felt that way too? There were plenty of challenges for agriculture in 2018. Grateful for breaks. Grateful for a new year! Grateful for good new hires in extension to help with the work load throughout the state! As I reflect on the past several years, thank you for your support as I’ve done my best to cover a lot of counties to the best of my ability. Grateful for the opportunity to serve Nebraskans via Ext...
In June 1931, Ionia had a newspaper, The Ionia Booster, published in Glen Elder every Friday. Perry Betz was editor. The subscription price was $1. Among the front page stories was one telling how the Ionia baseball team defeated Lebanon 3—2. Members on the team had the names of Applebee, Loomis, A. Hull, E. George, Cline, Smith, Wilson, D. Kennedy and E. Hull. Ruth Alcorn and Wesley Ruth were engaged and there was to be a band concert in the new band stand located in the community park. Advertisers were Loomis Hardware, Collie’s Store, Jam...
Pharmacist Rod Deuel, a 1970 graduate of Superior High School is retiring. Following high school, Rod pursued a business profession other than pharmacy when enrolling in college. While attending the Superior schools, he enjoyed math but did not excel in science. He thought being a pharmacist, like his late father Keith, was out of the question. He thought he was “not qualified to be a pharmacist.” He graduated from Kearney State College with a business degree in 1974. After operating a drug store in another community, his father had moved to...
Dec. 30, the four solar lights that light up the Esbon sign at the Highway 112 and Highway 36 junction were shot and damaged. The lights were replaced and found damaged again a few days later. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the Jewell County Sheriff’s Office at 785-378-3194....
The social media warning posted by a law enforcement officer originated in Republic County but it could probably come out any of the counties served by this newspaper. The notice I read earlier this week said, “Please stop mudding on county roads or private property! You may be having fun but are causing thousands of dollars of damage to farmers’ fields and county roads for no reason! You can be charged with a crime, including a felony which is any damage of more than $1,500.” I understand both sides of the question. As a youngster I enjoy...
Reginald Thayer Reginald Lee Thayer, the son of Loren and Lillian (Smith) Thayer, was born on May 29, 1947, in Superior, Neb. He died Dec. 31, 2018, at Superior at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 2 days. Reg attended Cadams School and graduated from Superior High School with the Class of 1965. He was president of his freshman class, member of National Honor Society, FFA and was in a class play. After high school, he attended Cloud County Community College at Concordia, Kan., and Kearney State Teachers College at Kearney, Neb. He was in the...
A longtime Superior resident, Victor Pedersen, 90, died Tuesday at Hebron. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home....
The Randall Volunteer Fire Department was called to a pickup fire at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. The fire was located east of 220 Road, right off of Highway 28. The cause of the fire was believed to be an electrical issue. The pickup was a total loss....
Eileen F. Nacke, 77, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Reith) Boerger was born Jan. 21, 1941, at Linn, Kan. She died Saturday at the Sutton Community Home, Sutton, Neb. Eileen moved with her family as a young girl to Beatrice where she graduated from Beatrice High School with the Class of 1961. On Feb. 23, 1963, Eileen was united in marriage to Daniel Nacke in a double ceremony with Darrell and Katie Wilson at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beatrice. To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters. The couple were blessed w...
JoAnn Martha (Schultz) Renz, 83, Deshler, was born May 1, 1935, to Ova and Martha Schultz near Ruskin. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior. JoAnn graduated from Ruskin High School with the Class of 1952. She was united in marriage to Berdon “Cork” Renz on Aug. 29, 1954. They had two sons, Rocky Renz, Hardy, and Barry Renz, Deshler, and three daughters, Cindy Renz, Elkhorn, Neb., Patricia Crockett, Superior, and Mrs. Kirk Duensing (Eve), Byron. JoAnn and Cork lived near Ruskin while they farmed. JoAnn had sev...
It’s a new year and with it have come several changes to the Superior community. Contractors replacing curbs and sidewalks in downtown Superior finished their work and moved most of their equipment out just before the new year arrived. On the very last day of 2018, Apple One Media, a Belleville sign firm, completed repair of the biggest of the two Crest Theatre signs. Local volunteers did the smaller sign earlier in 2018 but they declined the task of repairing the big sign and turned the work over to a professional sign company. The new sign is...
It was reported last August that Superior Development Corporation had accepted a $150,000 Rural Business Development Grant from USDA. The grant will be used to renovate the building at 213 E Third Street into a business incubator. The building which was built as a medical clinic about 70 years ago most recently housed a law firm. Work to prepare the building for its next tenants began this week. The rennovation goals include providing a useable, economical, starter space for small businesses and a space to host small business workshops. The...
