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Cuming County News · West Point, NE
Nearby: West Point, NEOn the same day that West Point’s City Council awarded $50,000 in LB840 funds to help a new business get started, West Point voters rejected the continuation of a local sales tax that would have kept in place an economic development tool the city has used for 14 years. Although the ballot language was required to say voters were deciding if an “additional tax” should be collected, the vote was actually to determine the fate of an existing sales tax. As was noted in the Sept. 25 issue of the Cuming County News, passage of the ballot issue would have allowed the city to continue to collect its existing half-cent sales tax. Revenue generated by that tax would have continued to be split 50-50, half to economic development efforts and half for capital improvements, including park and recreation facility improvements. After the votes were counted last Tuesday, the result was “no” to extending the tax but “yes” to continuing the economic development program.
Cuming County News · Wisner, NE
Nearby: Wisner, NEAs of November 4, Cuming County saw 1,198 votes cast for the mayoral candidates in Wisner and West Point. Wisner incumbent Terry L. Soden received 313 total votes with 262 cast on election day and 51 received from early voting. Challenger Jay Meyer received 121 total votes with 111 cast on election day and 10 received from early voting. Soden said he is proud to be part of Wisner and is thankful for the continued support. “I would like to thank the citizens of Wisner for their support for the re-election bid as mayor,” he added. “I think we have one of the best communities for our size anywhere in the state of Nebraska. We have great workers that help to support and maintain our community. We have foundations that are willing to help with grants or achieve our goals for parks and recreation. We have a lot to be thankful for in our community.” In West Point, two write-ins were listed on the ballot. Alexander J.
Washington County Enterprise · Blair, NE
Nearby: Blair, NEJanice C. Miller, 87, of Blair, passed away in Blair, leaving behind a loving family and a lifetime of memories filled with hard work, adventure, laughter, and love. Janice was born in a farmhouse north of Tekamah, and grew up in rural Nebraska. She graduated from Herman High School in 1957. On Nov. 9, 1957, she married Les Miller. Together, they built a life, raised a family, and created countless memories after 69 years together. Janice began her working career as a nurse’s aide, caring for others before moving into an administrative position. She spent more than 30 years as an administrative specialist at Kelly Ryan Manufacturing. During those years, she also worked as a bartender and hostess at the Blair Marina, where she enjoyed meeting and visiting with people. Never one to slow down, Janice later began a career at Woodhouse Ford that lasted more than 20 years. One of her favorite parts of the job was traveling to deliver vehicles to customers.
Washington County Enterprise · Blair, NE
Nearby: Blair, NENancy Ellen Goeken, age 78 of Blair, passed away July 20, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair. A celebration of life will be held Nov. 14, 2026 with visitation beginning at 10 AM and Services at 11 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Nancy was born on Nov. 14, 1947, in Storm Lake, the daughter of Richard H. Baker and Bonnie L (Sawin) Baker. She attended kindergarten and the first grade in Climbing Hill, the second grade in Oto, and then attended Audubon Community Schools in Audubon, from the third grade until her graduation in 1966. On June 9, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard Goeken at the Methodist Church in Audubon. Nancy attended Iowa Cosmetology School in Des Moines, earning a degree in cosmetology.
Daily Republic · Vermillion, SD
Nearby: Vermillion, SDFREEMAN, S.D. — One more game stands between the Freeman Flyers and another state championship, but this one would carry an even greater meaning for a program looking to bring a standalone title back to its community for the first time in 27 years. The top-seeded and undefeated Flyers will take their 23-game winning streak, dating back to last year, into Thursday's Class 9A state championship against Bennett County at 1 p.m. at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. Freeman has been dominant throughout the season, building on last year's championship experience and positioning itself to capture back-to-back state titles. The Flyers are looking to accomplish something that hasn't been done by a Freeman team in nearly three decades. After competing as a Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy co-op in last year’s title run, the program has continued its winning ways despite losing key players and navigating the change.
Daily Republic · Vermillion, SD
Nearby: Vermillion, SDPLATTE, S.D. — The opportunity to finish the season with a state championship is something every high school football team works toward, but for Platte-Geddes, Thursday night presents an opportunity to do something even more special. Avenge its only loss of the season against the team standing between them and a title. The Black Panthers will take on top-seeded and undefeated Parkston in the Class 9AA state championship game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, capping off the nine-man divisions' slate of title games. P-G enters the matchup with a chance to capture its third state title in seven seasons, but they will have to get through a familiar opponent that has proven to be one of the state's premier nine-man programs. “It's always special when you get to play in this game,” Platte-Geddes head coach Bruce Hanson said. “Our coaching staff has been fortunate enough to do it a few times, and the kids enjoy it. That's the goal going into the year.
