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Bridgeport brings home four first place medals

Bridgeport brings home four first place medals

Girls win WTC championship in the process 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

Densel Wayne O’Dea, 91

Densel Wayne O’Dea, 91

Densel Wayne O’Dea was born on the family farm in rural Red Willow County, Nebraska, the second child of James W. and Louise M. (Nothnagel) O’Dea. 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

Bulldogs tame Tigers on the hardwood

Bulldogs tame Tigers on the hardwood

The Bridgeport girls and boys basketball teams wrapped up another busy week with a sweep of Morrill County rival Bayard on Saturday at Bridgeport High School. Bridgeport, which has dominated the Tigers on the hardwood in recent years, picked up double-digit wins in both contests. Thanks to a 28-0 run to open the game, the undefeated Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 77-16 win. 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

Days Gone By

January 31, 2018—Sydney Nein shoots one of her five 3-pointers against Bayard on Saturday…A man was arrested last month in Western Nebraska for attempting to buy sex with someone he thought was 15 years old. Due to a recent change in law, he could be prosecuted for sex trafficking of a minor…Obituaries: Betty June Wright, 90; Sundae May Mues Fritz, 75; Robert A Biss, 88... 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

Bridgeport comes together

Bridgeport comes together to house bus load of stranded university students

What was supposed to be an organized potluck and overnight homestay turned into a two-night, three-day endeavor for those involved with the Doane University Choir tour.The university students were to be housed with several area families after their concert in Bridgeport Tuesday night, January 17, and returned to the school by 7:30 Wednesday morning. However, the wild winter weather rendered that plan useless. 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

In the News

An exceptional time to donate blood and platelets is during the month of February.West Nebraska Blood Center encourages donations during this time from both new and previous donors... A3 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

Lussetto receives Nebraska Hospital

Lussetto receives Nebraska Hospital Association The Caring Kind Award

Specialty Clinic Director Candy Lussetto, RN, recently received The Caring Kind award at Morrill County Community Hospital. Lussetto is an excellent nursing leader who approaches a problem with optimism, curiosity and a “can do” attitude. There is never a challenge that she is not ready to take on. She goes above and beyond to find the right solution by engaging the right people in the process and always pursuing what is right for the patient, family and co-workers. She is passionate about ensuring high quality care of patients and families. Lussetto is viewed as a respected leader who is guided by strong personal integrity. 02/02/2023 03:00 AM

Warriors are MAC Champs

Warriors are MAC Champs

Lady Warriors earn runner-up 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Cut taxes, invest in our kids

Cut taxes, invest in our kids

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive.We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country. From the Missouri River to Harrison, Nebraskans are demanding that their leaders have the courage to cut taxes. 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Renewing a commitment to life

Renewing a commitment to life

Last year was remarkable for the pro-life movement. On June 24, when the Supreme Court issued their Dobbs v. Jackson decision, it was the culmination of nearly half of a century of compassionate work by pro-life advocates and communities to serve and fight for unborn children and abortion-vulnerable mothers.Yet, as many gather in Washington for the 50th annual March for Life this week, it is a sobering and spurring reminder the work of the pro-life movement is not done. 01/26/2023 03:00 AM