Local schools to close due to COVID-19 concerns

Ewing Public Schools, as well as the three districts comprising Nebraska Unified District #1 - Clearwater, Orchard and Verdigre, will not be in session, beginning March 17.

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Ewing Principal Greg Appleby said EPS will be closed March 17 to 30.

"At this time classes will resume on March 31," Appleby said.

Future decisions about school closure will be communicated through media channels, Facebook and the school's JMC message system.

Appleby said, "We have made this difficult decision after consulting with Health Department officials this morning, as well as area schools in the ESU 8 service...