Valparaiso News

A Valparaiso, Neb., man is arrested over the weekend on a military desertion warrant.

Ceresco residents awoke Thursday to find their town awash in a sea of green. A heavy brush pile of fallen trees and greenery covered almost every yard and street.

Expect another evening of severe weather tonight along with a serious threat of flooding in southeast Nebraska.

Raymond Central Public Schools will have the task of cleaning up at all three of its facilities.

Flowers are given when someone is ill, loved, mourning or thankful. Many people across the world receive flowers everyday and more than likely those flowers passed through a flower market in Amsterdam.

This weekend promises fun and adventure during Oak Creek Valley Days. The event, which is set for June 6 through June 8 in Valparaiso, includes a variety of activities for all ages.

Cleanup efforts have begun in a Saunders County town hit hard by storms that rolled through the area Wednesday night.

This is a news release from the Lancaster Co. Sheriff's office. At 1722 hrs April 1, 2008, the Lincoln/Lancaster County 911 Center received a report that a 13 year old male had suffered a gunshot wound at 1538 ... via KLKN-TV Lincoln

“Speeding, driver inattention and driving too fast for conditions are big factors in crashes. We want to send a message to motorists to slow down, pay attention, and give themselves the best opportunity to get to where they are going safely.”

A 17-year-old was caught going 95 in a 55 mph zone during a traffic selective Thursday in Saunders County. via Lincoln Journal Star

“We thought having increased law enforcement visibility and doing it in coordination with the state patrol would raise some safety awareness.”

Sometimes it's the little things that cause accidents: passing in a no passing zone or intersection, tailgating, talking on a cell phone, changing CDs, eating a burger. via Lincoln Journal Star

“We hope by combining efforts with Saunders County we can draw attention to the need for motorists to slow down and use extra caution on county roads”

Saunders County drivers, consider yourselves warned. The Nebraska State Patrol and the Saunders County Sheriff's Office will conduct a high visibility selective near Valparaiso on Thursday. via Lincoln Journal Star

“If they had worn their seatbelts, they might have walked away”

An accident that took place in Saunders County during the early morning hours of Feb. via Gretna Breeze

One person died after a two-vehicle accident in Saunders County three miles east of Valparaiso around 7 a.m. Friday. via Lincoln Journal Star

A two vehicle crash on County Road 25, east of Valparaiso in Saunders County claimed one life and injured five others. via Gretna Breeze

A Malcolm home is believed to be a total loss following a Saturday afternoon fire, officials said. via Lincoln Journal Star

“The great turnout we had today only shows good things ahead for Feb. 9.”

The leaders of the Saunders County Democratic Party are excited about what will happen in three weeks. via Ralston Recorder

A five-year veteran of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors was elected chair for 2008. via Lincoln Journal Star

“This was a very special day for grandpa, obviously”

The elves are once again busy this week and 45th Annual VFW Christmas Drive is set for a Saturday delivery. via La Vista Sun

“We're leading the charge within the state and around the country to make this take off”

State Treasurer Shane Osborn is urging more Nebraska banks to offer tax-sheltered accounts to allow customers to save for future nursing home or other long-term care expenses. via Omaha World-Herald

Mary Schlieder, a Norris Middle/High School teacher, today was named Nebraska Teacher of the Year. via Omaha World-Herald