Area News

A search is on for additional funding for an Outdoor Fitness Court after the City of Seneca was notified it has been selected for a $50,000 grant – contingent on confirming that all needed funding is available by the next council meeting on October 18. For more of the story, see the Oct. 11 edition…

Centralia held their homecoming ceremony Friday night with Will Steinlage crowned King and Tori Kuckelman crowned Queen. For more of the story see the Oct.11 issue of the Courier.

What do music and memory certification, a geriatric manikin, a bucket swing, portable sound system, pediatric physical therapy equipment, a new visitors and tourist website, and coats, hats and gloves all have in common? They are all making a positive impact in Nemaha County. For more of the story, see the Oct. 4, 2023 edition…

Nemaha County 4-H Ambassadors attended last week’s meeting of Nemaha County Commissioners, where a proclamation was signed recognizing the week of October 1 – 7 as National 4-H Week. For more information and to see our 4-H Week special section, see the Oct. 4, 2023 Courier-Tribune.

Nemaha Central crowned its Homecoming King and Queen during halftime on Friday, Sept. 29 at Thunder Field. For more of the story, see the Oct. 4, 2023 Courier-Tribune.

Homecoming Week 2023 – “Roll Out the Red Carpet,” officially kicked off Monday, September 25th with Spirit Week festivities taking place at the high school. For more of the story, see the September 27, 2023 Courier-Tribune.

Seneca City Council member Alice Lackey announced her resignation at the end of last week’s council meeting, ending almost two decades of public service. For more of the story, see the Sept. 27, 2023 Courier-Tribune.

A house located at 213 North 1st Street that was purchased by the City of Seneca last year will be removed within a month, after the city council last week accepted the only bid received to complete the work. For more of the story, see the Sept. 27, 2023 Courier-Tribune.

School board seats and municipal government positions will be decided by voters in the upcoming November 7 general election, and the deadline is nearing to register to be able to cast a ballot. For more of the story, see the Sept. 27, 2023 Courier-Tribune.

Sign Language is the real language of love, believes Barbara Chilson, a certified signer who is offering free classes in Seneca. For more of the story, see the Sept. 13, 2023 edition of the Courier.