The West Point Community Theatre curtain came down this week after seven successful “The Sound of Music” performances, the last of which was Sunday. In one of the final scenes, Captain Von Trapp (Ryan Reeson) and Maria (Rebecca McKay) join his children in a song.
The fiscal year 2021 budget for the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) reflects projects and programs that will protect our future while fully leveraging local taxpayer dollars as efficiently as possible.
Cuming County’s Board of Supervisors yesterday gave final approval to the 2020-2021 budget that seeks a property tax increase of $57,091. The board held its required public hearing on the budget Tuesday morning.
West Point Public School Superintendent Bill McAllister is considering modifications to the schools COVID-19 plans pending what the risk dial for Cuming County looks like this week.
Property owners in Nebraska will see an increase in their state property tax credits next year, according to news shared this week by Nebraska Department of Revenue.
Brandi Doernemann and Nate Timmerman were crowned Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School’s Homecoming king and queen last week Wednesday night following their homecoming Mass.
This year, the State Fair looked a little different. All 4-H events, contests, and shows were held.
The state of Nebraska moved forward with its plans to introduce Phase 4 of reopening Monday.
The West Point Community Theatre is still alive with “The Sound of Music.” Tisha Wilson as Mother Abbess, left, and Rebecca McKay as Maria, will join other cast members for three more performances on the WPCT stage this week: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The Cuming County Board of Supervisors is eyeing a property tax increase of $57,091 for the new budget year.
Nebraska customers of Black Hills Energy – including those in West Point, Beemer and Bancroft – will see an increase in their natural gas bills starting this month, ahead of an October hearing on the rate increase request.
West Point Public Schools Superintendent Bill McAllister confirmed to the West Point News Tuesday that the entire 6th grade class at West Point-Beemer Elementary School will do remote learning from home the rest of this week.
Secretary of State Bob Evnen said that early ballot applications are now on their way to every registered voter in Nebraska.
Manny Barragan and Brooklyn Weddle, at left, were crowned Homecoming king and queen Friday after the West Point-Beemer football game.
Today’s youth use technology every day in school and home. At the Nebraska State Fair in the 4-H Presentations Contest, 4-H’ers were able to compete in a presentation contest using computers to help tell their story.
The 2020 Nebraska State Fair might have looked different, but the determination and passion for 4-H was still carried through.
“Where can an innocent priest go to restore his name when truth is sacrificed at the altar of expedience?”
It’s been a month since the City of West Point’s two new water filters went into service, and so far, things are going well. That was part of City Administrator Tom Goulette’s update on the water system provided to the city council last night (Tuesday) during its regular monthly meeting.
Silenced since March, the sound of music will resonate once more from West Point Community Theatre (WPCT).
Cuming County’s Board of Supervisors will be keeping a close eye on the bids for work relating to the new Elkhorn River bridge south of Beemer after information shared by County Highway Superintendent Chris Howser last week.
After much careful consideration and consultation, the Aksarben Foundation announces the cancellation of the 2020 Aksarben Ball. Earlier this year, Aksarben announced the postponement of the Ball from October to January.
A commemorative marker was installed this week on the grave of Ferdinand Scheibe in Mount Hope Cemetery, West Point, honoring him as the last Civil War soldier buried in Cuming County.
Hudsyn Schroeder, age 5, was all smiles, yet serious, when showing his hog in the open class hog show during the Cuming County Fair. Turn inside to find results of this year’s 4-H and open class events.
West Point voters will be asked to approve a change to the city’s economic development program (LB 840 program) when they head to the polls for November’s general election.
The City of West Point will act on a proposed 2020-2021 budget Tuesday, Sept. 1, when it meets for its regular monthly meeting and to hold its required budget hearing.
One year after budgeting around a rare decrease in property valuation, Cuming County won’t be facing the same scenario this year.
Secretary of State Bob Evnen has decided to mail an early ballot application to every registered voter whose county did not already do so.
West Point Public Schools’ Board of Education is eyeing a budget that calls for a $96,288 increase in property taxes.
A free scrap tire collection will be held for residents and businesses in Burt, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Stanton, Thurston and Washington counties.
West Point Community Theatre’s summer musical, “The Sound of Music” will be presented September 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. at the West Point Community Theatre in West Point. Social Hour begins one hour prior to curtain.
Fair Board president Brian Meiergerd thanks Larry Howard for his many years of service as a UNL Extension Educator in Cuming County.
What a difference a month makes.
The 98th annual Cuming County Fair is in the history books, and while stories about it won’t fill as many pages as previous versions, the 2020 chapter still will be an interesting one to read.
The City of West Point’s newest police officer has been on the job a month and hasn’t been dissuaded from sticking with a career in law enforcement.
It’s August, which means it’s not only back-to-school time but also the start of budget setting season.
West Point Community Theatre’s summer musical, “The Sound of Music” will be presented September 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. at the West Point Community Theatre in West Point. Social Hour begins one hour prior to curtain.
Nebraska State Fair is inviting the entire state to a participate in a new contest this year. State residents are asked to follow the lead of nearly 40 central Nebraska non-profits, and “bomb a tree” across the state.
Face masks haven’t muzzled the sound of music coming from West Point’s Community Theatre.
All systems are go for regular classroom instruction to begin at West Point Public School on Monday. That was the word shared Monday night by administrators during the monthly board of education meeting.
COVID-19 contract tracers remain busy in the four-county Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD), according to Melanie Thompson, emergency response coordinator.
While many events have been canceled or scaled back because of the coronavirus, Cuming County’s 98th county fair kicks off tomorrow (Thursday) blending precautions with fun.
The odds of ever walking again were stacked against Harry Knobbe. But Knobbe was all about beating the odds. The Franciscan Healthcare staff was all-in as well.
A commissioning ceremony took place at St. Michael’s Cemetery Saturday afternoon.
With the Sacred Hoop Prayer Garden in the background, John G. Neihardt was remembered Sunday as a man who overcame early hardships to become an acclaimed writer and Nebraska’s first poet laureate nearly 100 years ago.
Tickets for this year’s Cuming County Fair are now available online. Daily tickets or 4-day passes can both be purchased on the fair’s website, cumingcountyfair.com.
Cuming County could soon take possession of the former K&R Equipment property in West Point after action taken last Wednesday by the Board of Supervisors.
All systems are go for West Point’s new water treatment filters.
For some, it’s hard to believe. For others, it’s about time. It doesn’t matter what category you are in, because this year’s Cuming County Fair gets underway next week, Aug. 13-16, in West Point.
The Cuming County 4-H Fair Foundation is the recipient of a $2,500 donation as part of the @AmericasFarmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund.
The West Point swimming pool will close for the season on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
A snapshot of economic and demographic trends in Cuming County were recently presented to the Cuming County Economic Development Board.
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