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  • Lierman's latest quest for postconviction relief comes to an end

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|May 25, 2023

    The Nebraska Court of Appeals has affirmed the Honorable Mark Johnson’s denial of Darryl Lierman’s latest motion for postconviction relief, according to Antelope County attorney Joe Smith. Nebraska Court of Appeals judges, the Honorable Francie Reidmann, the Honorable Riko Bishop and the Honorable Lawrence Welch rendered their opinion May 16. Lierman was represented by Michael Moyer of Madison, while Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilger and Matthew Lewis served as counsel for the State of Nebraska. Lierman claimed his trial counsel was ine...

  • Raise the bar: Ahlers just misses state high jump finals

    May 25, 2023

    Bailey Ahlers arches over the high jump bar, Saturday, during the finals of the class C high jump at the 2023 Nebraska School Activities Association State Track and Field Championships, in Omaha. Ahlers just missed a medal, finishing ninth after clearing 5 feet. She missed three attempts at 5' 2. Milford's Sarah Spahr won the event, jumping 5' 6....

  • Elkhorn Rural Public Power District announces new general manager

    May 25, 2023

    After an extensive executive search, the Elkhorn Public Power District Board of Directors announce the hiring of Mark Johnson as general manager for the district. Mark was, most recently, the member services manager at St Croix Electric Cooperative in Hammond, Wisconsin. Prior to his employment at St Croix Electric Cooperative, he worked in the member services department at Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association in Montevideo, Minnesota. He received a bachelor's degree in finan...

  • Lillian "Lil" M. Serna

    May 25, 2023

    Lil Serna, 85, of Gainesville, Texas, died May 24, in Gainesville. Lil was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Walnut. She spent 25 years as a farm wife in Nebraska before moving to Rock Springs, Wyoming. She became a resident of Gainesville in 1985. She had a long career in the auto parts industry, where she developed many fond relationships. In her retirement, Lil spent several years working at Abigail's Arms. She enjoyed tending her flower and vegetable garden, dancing, fishing and spending time outdoors....

  • Gene Sisson

    May 25, 2023

    A memorial service for Gene K. Sisson, 83, of Ewing, will be Thursday, June 1, at 11 a.m. , at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father Sund, officiating. Visitation will be Thursday before the service from 9 to 11 a.m., at the church. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Gene died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. ~~~ Gene Keller Sisson was born Feb. 10, 1940, to Robley and Helen (Snyder) Sisson at Deloit, N...