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Taylor Bright

Bridgeport Public Schools held their annual Junior High and High School Fall Band and Choir Concert on Tuesday, October 10, following the three-day weekend. The high school band started things off with a David Foster piece, “Big Circus March,” followed by “Tap Out,” a largely percussion piece featuring Grace Dean, Landon Dean, and Paige Amateis.They ended their portion of the concert with “The Incredibles,” by Michael Giacchino, and “Moai-Song of Ancient Giants,” by Michael Sweeney.

Time to focus on some real Nebraska issues

On and off the court, Jaz Shelley is a star for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) basketball team. Jaz earned firstteam All-Big Ten honors for her electric play. She earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for her work in the classroom. She’s beloved with fans and teammates alike. Like many players, she receives requests from businesses and nonprofits to lend her name, image, and likeness (NIL) in support of a local business or work a summer camp for kids. But unlike most of her teammates, Jaz is prohibited from saying yes to these opportunities.The reason? She’s from Australia.This week, I introduced legislation to give international student-athletes like Jaz access to the same NIL opportunities her teammates have.

COVID-19 vaccination deaths

Recent world events have highlighted the need to ensure America is secure and stands ready to respond to aggression from rogue actors that threaten Americans. Along with reinforcing the readiness of our military and standing firmly with allies like Israel, a significant aspect of safeguarding the American homeland is securing our borders.

LINCOLN—Morrill County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $5,814, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association II (NIRMA II), the county’s workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividend was part of a planned $1 million distribution shared with 83 Nebraska counties and eight county-associated agencies during NIRMA’s annual membership meeting on Oct. 19-20 in Kearney.

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For just the second time in school history, the Bridgeport football team advanced in the state playoffs with a 70-20 thumping of Alma in a Class D-1 first-round home game lastThursday.

George Anest, 90, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard, with Rev. Fr. James Kumarelas officiating. Burial followed at the Bayard Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.The service was recorded to George’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor. com.