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Eight and under machine pitch Gold team

Eight and under machine pitch Gold team

Bridgeport little league baseball is back in session, with games every night of the work week on home turf. Games are played on the school’s softball field, east of the football field behind the school. A set of covered bleachers is available, and there is plenty of space beside the dugouts for chairs. Each week throughout the summer, the Bridgeport News-Blade will feature photos of each of the six different teams. This week’s highlight game was the eight and under machine pitch gold team, coached by Kelly Roach, Grace Simmons, and Christina Deines. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM

Local officer awarded MADD Nebraska Hero

Local officer awarded MADD Nebraska Hero

Morrill County Sheriff Deputy Brennan Andrew was in Lincoln last month to receive one of the 2023 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Nebraska Hero Awards. Andrew was recognized for his individual record of making eight Driving Under the Influence arrests in Morrill County in one year.Two of these arrests had a confirmed breath alcohol level over 0.150% and another arrest was the fourth offense for the suspect. Deputy Andrew cited one minor for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Possession of an Open Alcohol Container. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM

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Lack of city administrator leads to appointments of council persons

Lack of city administrator leads to appointments of council persons

The formal resignation of Dawn Martin from the city administrator position was accepted by council when the city council met in regular session on June 8 at the Prairie Winds Community Center. Martin held the job for less than thee months. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM

County valuation hot topic at commissioners meeting

County valuation hot topic at commissioners meeting

Million dollar grant signed by governor for fairgrounds 06/15/2023 03:00 AM

Local student headed to Europe to play ball

Local student headed to Europe to play ball

Colton Carrier, son of Gregory and Lorri Carrier, is headed to Europe next week to represent the United States as part of the Next College Student Athlete program and will play a role in the sixteen and under Team USA. Carrier will compete on the team with nine other American high schoolers from across the United States, facing off in a pool play basketball tournament against thirty other countries. 06/15/2023 03:00 AM

Morrill County Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at Sonny’s Super Foods

Morrill County Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at Sonny’s Super Foods

The Morrill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at Sonny’s Super Foods in Bridgeport, Nebraska, on June 3, 2023. At approximately 2:00 a.m., two individuals entered the store wearing masks and gloves. Controlled substances from the pharmacy were taken along with a large amount of cash.These two individuals then entered a vehicle and left the area. The Morrill County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with other law enforcement agencies to investigate this crime. Anyone who has information regarding this burglary should contact their local law enforcement agency or the Morrill County Sheriff’s Office at 308-262-0408. 06/08/2023 03:00 AM

Camp Clarke Days brought people outside and downtown all weekend long, including on Saturday night for a street dance at 10th and Main. About fifty minutes into the dance, with the music blaring and drizzle in the air, Morrill County Sheriff officers and posse members working the event wit...

Camp Clarke Days brought people outside and downtown all weekend long

Camp Clarke Days brought people outside and downtown all weekend long 06/08/2023 03:00 AM

To go to Oregon, You’d Have to be Nuts

To go to Oregon, You’d Have to be Nuts

The Camp Clarke Players were back and better than ever, on stage after a year’s hiatus. 06/08/2023 03:00 AM

Bulldogs finish 10th at state

Bulldogs finish 10th at state

The Bridgeport boys golf team wrapped up the season with a 10th-place finish at the Class D state tournament held last week at North Platte’s Lake Maloney Golf Course. Bridgeport, which won the D-5 district title to qualify for state, finished state play with a two-day total of 716.The Bulldogs shot a 355 on the first day and concluded action with a 361 on the final day. 06/01/2023 03:00 AM