Two of the seven people who spoke during the public comment session at last week’s US-275 expressway meeting in Scribner had concerns about traffic safety on that highway as it passes through West Point, two had concerns about flooding of farmland and other property south of West Point, and …
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The oldest piece of St. Paul Lutheran School’s layout remains in heavy use by students every single day. It’s the gym and locker room area.
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West Point’s young orators have dusted off the black books and started memorizing their prose for another round.
The City of West Point last week received approval from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the plans and specifications for the city’s water filter system, piping and backwash discharge at the water treatment plant.
If all goes as planned, construction of the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s $119.6 million US-275 West Point to Scribner expressway project could begin in the spring of 2021, about two years later than NDOT officials promised in 2018.
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Guardian Angels Central Catholic’s wrestling team came through with strong performances in their middle weights.
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In their first action since the holiday break, West Point-Beemer collected a 6th-place finish at the Pierce wrestling tournament held on Saturday.
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Defense was the turning point for West Point-Beemer in their 50-38 win over Auburn in the opening round of the 2019 Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout Friday at Wayne State College. West Point-Beemer trailed for the first three quarters, but thanks to their defensive pressure, took a lead in …
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The first half was smooth sailing for the Bancroft-Rosalie/Lyons-Decatur. The second half was anything but smooth for the Wolverines. Even though things got a bit rocky for the Wolverines, BRLD buckled down when it mattered most as they pulled out a 73-63 win over Howells-Dodge Friday in Lyons.
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West Point-Beemer was a perfect 5-0 in their home dual tournament wrestled on Saturday. Going undefeated, the Cadets captured the team title. The Cadets posted wins over Quad-County Northeast, Omaha Central JV, Fort Calhoun, York JV and Wayne.
Jody Woldt, Wisner, was honored as the 2019 Cuming County Mutual Aid EMT of the Year. The award was announced at the Jan. 8 Cuming County Mutual Aid meeting.
If all goes as planned, construction of the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s $119.6 million US-275 West Point to Scribner expressway project could begin in the spring of 2021, about two years later than NDOT officials promised in 2018.
Andrew Soll, Bancroft, was honored as the 2019 Cuming County Mutual Aid Firefighter of the Year. The award was presented at the Jan. 8 Cuming County Mutual Aid meeting by Cuming County Mutual Aid President Kory Koehlmoos.
The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame will recognize Dwight Doffin, Wisner, with the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award on Feb. 4. The national award will be presented at the National Cattleman’s Beef Association and Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, TX.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to meet the new president of Northeast Community College during an event later this month in West Point.
West Point News readers will notice the byline for Teresa Hasenkamp in this week’s issue. It’s part of some staff changes that have taken place the past few months at West Point News and Wisner News-Chronicle.
Me thinks it’s going to be more than just an interesting election year in Nebraska.
At least two stories about the proposed U.S. Highway 275 expressway from West Point to Scribner have been in the West Point News the last few weeks.
It’s Christmas, and no one wants to read an editorial about taxes and spending, impeachment or any other topic pertaining to our government.
As we near the end of another year, here’s something I’d like you to keep in mind (although the majority of you would like to forget): 2020 is another election year.
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- Highway meeting brings concerns about traffic safety in West Point, flooding
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- Duck is in the name and on the menu at new restaurant
- Bluejays come up short
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- Margaret Woerman
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