Perkins County News

Still in the same location - but with brand new walls - Daiss Real Estate and Countryside Insurance reside on ground formerly occupied by what most called "the little red barn." The new 1600 square foot building holds office space for Ryan Cornelius, Bryan Sestak and Charlottie Wallin along with a meeting room, kitchenette, storage, and room for ...

The mock trial season ended for Perkins County when the Black team lost to Dundy County/Stratton #1 in a close trial in Region 3 finals Tuesday, Nov.

It is time to think about having Medicare Part D reviewed.A Nancy Frecks, UNL extension educator, Southwest Four, will be in Grant Dec.

By Jan Schultz The Imperial Republican Two men from Imperial were injured in an early Sunday morning, Nov.

Apply to become a census taker by calling the North Platte U.S. Census Bureau at 308-221-3040 or the national toll free number 1-866-861-2010 to receive an employment test.

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

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Charges have been filed in Perkins County Court against Benjamin J. Pelster, 32, of rural Elsie for motor vehicle homicide, a Class I Misdemeanor, in the death of 28-year-old Debra Palser of Elsie on July 13, two-and-a-half miles east of Elsie.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor Harvest is finally underway in the region - much later than usual - but with good yields and a good outlook.

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

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

As of Oct. 31, there were a total of 1,940 doses of H1N1 vaccine distributed by Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department and 1209 doses or 62.3 percent have been administered.

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.

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.

I had the opportunity to meet Patricia Bremmer a few years ago. I was alerted to the fact that there was a local Perkins County author that was writing intriguing mystery novels and that I should look into interviewing her for her next book release.

C1: Valentine at Gordon-Rushville has been postponed to Friday, October 30th at 5 p.m. MT.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor The Perkins County Community Foundation is closer to their year-end goal following a recent donation that leaves $57,000 to be raised for the Hunt Challenge.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor The first big snow of the season arrived Friday night, hampering travel and leading to cancellations across the Midwest.

As a Bartley High school senior, he thought his future might be that of a place kicker on a college football team.

AirLife Denver provides emergency/critical care transport to an eight-state area.

By Jan Rahn Managing Editor On a trade mission to Nebraska,A Chinese milling executives, grain dealers and government officials joined Perkins County wheat growers at the Brent Robertson farm last week.