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Kenneth Dale Wylie, 85

Kenneth Dale Wylie, 85

Kenneth Dale Wylie, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m.,Thursday, May 11, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Results for the American people: The first 100 days

Results for the American people: The first 100 days

Americans everywhere are still struggling under record inflation. The March Consumer Price Index, a key inflation indicator, showed a five percent inflation rate, with overall food prices up 8.5 percent over March of last year. Since 2021, Americans’ wages have declined 3.7 percent, which partially explains why workforce participation rates are so low at 62.6 percent.This has a ripple effect across our economy, leaving hardworking families and small businesses in a difficult position. According to the National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism Index, 43 percent of small business owners report having a hard time filling job openings, with overall optimism decreasing for the 15th consecutive month. 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Capitol V iew

Are the state’s coffers really flush? Is a tax cut sustainable? 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Straight Talk from Steve

Straight Talk from Steve

Perkins Canal Project funding 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Bridgeport Board of Education hires fifth grade teacher

Bridgeport Board of Education hires fifth grade teacher

District in need of substitute drivers 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Blueprints for thcoming for fairgrounds

Blueprints for thcoming for fairgrounds

As the historic purchase of a portion of the fairgrounds becomes a reality, the Morrill County Fair Board is hoping to have blueprints drawn up and on display at this year’s county fair.The hope is to show the future plans of those seven acres, as was reported at Tuesday morning’s commissioner’s meeting. Moving towards that goal, commissioners signed an engagement letter with Settje Agri-Services & Engineering of Sidney to begin the blueprints. 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Handshake to history

Handshake to history

Making history on Monday, May 1, 2023, the date of the closing of the sale of seven acres, including animal show buildings and the exhibit hall at the Morrill County Rodeo, Farm and Ranch grounds south of Bridgeport on Highway 88 are, in front shaking hands over the check: Jeff Metz and Del Kraupie; back row: Bill Steel,Trevor Blomenkamp, Josh Schmidt, Clint Sterkel, DJ Hoxworth, Robbie Steffans, Mike Goeman.The entire purchase price was $275,000, paid with funds provided to the county via the American Rescue Plan Act during the Covid pandemic. 05/11/2023 03:00 AM

Evelyn Kathleen (Baird) Bentley, 70

Evelyn Kathleen (Baird) Bentley, 70

Evelyn Kathleen (Baird) Bentley, 70, a woman full of love, joy, and laughter, passed the morning of April 28, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. onThursday, May 4, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bridgeport, with Pastor Ray Cook officiating. In honor of Evelyn’s wishes, this gathering will be a party to celebrate her life, not a funeral service; bright-colored attire is requested. Cremation has been held and there will be no visitation. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. You may view Evelyn’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. 05/04/2023 03:00 AM

Richard John Lockman, Sr., 84

Richard John Lockman, Sr., 84

Richard John Lockman, Sr., 84, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at home. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff. A viewing will be held on hour prior to the funeral. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Richard’s honor be made in care of the Gering American Legion Post #36. Online condolences may be made by viewing Richard’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome. com. 05/04/2023 03:00 AM

Capitol V iew

School financing: Did somebody really push the easy button? 05/04/2023 03:00 AM