Local students selected for Cornhusker Boys, Girls State

Five area students have been selected to represent local American Legion posts and auxiliaries at Cornhusker Girls and Boys State.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the students will not have an opportunity to attend the week-long educational sessions, scheduled for May 31 to June 6, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Avery Cheatum, daughter of Dana and Rachael, was chosen to represent Page's auxiliary unit. She is a junior at Orchard Public School.

Clearwater Public School junior Elly Herley, daughter of Chris and Melissa Herley, was set to represent Clearwater Auxiliary.

Allison Schrunk, daughte...