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Recent severe weather and wildfire disasters in Nebraska’s Third District have highlighted the critical role the Americans who serve our communities as firefighters, police, emergency medical service workers, and members of the National Guard play in protecting our communities and property and saving lives. As the men and women who dedicate themselves to service in the face of tragedy, crime, and disaster watch over us across the country, our emergency services do not take time off.These Americans deserve to be honored.

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For Earth Day the residents at Skyview planted flowers in the planters in the courtyard. So much fun was had getting our hands in the dirt!

Jordan Wagner will compete in the 77th Annual Miss South Dakota Scholarship Competition May 30th through June 1st atThe Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings, SD. Wagner is originally from Bridgeport, NE, daughter of Brad & Alecia Wagner, and attends Paul MitchellThe School in Rapid City. She currently holds the title of Miss McCrory Gardens.Wagner is one of 20 delegates hoping to be crowned the next Miss South Dakota and compete in the Miss America competition in early 2025.

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The Bridgeport City Council held a hearing on Monday, May 13, to hear comments from the public on the purchase of 501 J Street and ancillary properties from Waste Connections, Inc.

It proved to be an impressive finish to the track and field season for Bridgeport and Leyton athletes competing at the Nebraska state meets in Omaha last weekend.The small, but mighty, contingent from the Panhandle managed to bring home medals in five different events.

Daniel D. Spaur passed away May 14, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 53 years of age. Memorial services will be May 24 at 11 a.m. at the Bridgeport Church of Christ, with pastor Jonathan Seng officiating.

Josephine Ann Wood passed away in Bridgeport, Nebraska, on May 20, 2024. God called her Home after loaning her to us for ninety-five years.