Grant News

Our nationa s military heroes who gave their lives preserving freedom, those who have served their country in the Armed Forces, and those who are actively serving today were recognized during a Veterans Day program at Perkins County High School in Grant.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Grant City Council held a hearing on proposed annexation during their regular meting Tuesday, Nov.

While feasting on the refreshments and offerings at local businesses during the open house tonight , folks strolling the streets are invited to a a oefeast for the eyesa at Meadowlark Gallery in Grant.

The Perkins County Jr. High Student Council will be holding their First Annual Coat Drive Nov.

The annual meal will be at the Grant American Legion Hall this year rather than the senior center as in past years due to the need for more space.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Residents on Lincoln Avenue in Grant will be contending with torn up streets for the next four to six weeks, but when completed they will have a new water main installed, putting an end to frustrations with the old pipe.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Kelly B. Palmer, 31, of Grant, was sentenced in District Court on Monday, Oct.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor An early winter storm raged through the area last Thursday night stranding motorists, causing a semi tractor-trailer to roll over with a load of cattle, and dumping over 10 inches in some areas, accompanied by strong winds.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Plans are underway for the annual Christmas event hosted by Perkins County Chamber in downtown Grant.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor The 53rd annual observance of Veterans Day is set for Wednesday, Nov.

The annual community Thanksgiving meal will be held at the American Legion Hall in Grant at noon on Thanksgiving Day due to last yeara TMs large turnout and the need for more eating space.

The president of the state's largest agriculture group this morning accused a past ally, Gov.

Daryl Bender, grandson of Vernon Koehn, of Grant, Neb., visited Vernon and Judy Oct.

Gratitude, mixed with frustration. Discouragement combined with optimism. Determination and pride.

Nick Turner has been selected as the Beta Sigma Phi October a oeSenior of the Month.a Turner, a student at Perkins County High School, is the son of Shawn and Michelle Turner of rural Grant.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Threat of catching the flu lurks everywhere it seems, with several cases of Type A influenza - assumed to be H1N1 - confirmed in patients visiting the local clinics or hospital.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Federal game warden Mike Damico of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the illegal shootings of hawks that have been found in Perkins and Chase counties between Grant and Imperial.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Chatting while rolling out pie crust, an enthusiastic Sally Crandell made the task look effortless - and it should be - she has been baking pies since she was 14.

Nicole Sis and Brent Downey were united in marriage on July 25, 2009. The double ring ceremony took place at the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant with Father Mark Pfeiffer as celebrant.

Emotions were still running strong Tuesday as owner Sid Harchelroad talked about the early Saturday morning fire that destroyed the Harchelroad Motors building in Imperial, Neb.