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Leslie “Les” Dale Schluterbusch died at Overland Park Regional Medical Center on February 19, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 75. He was most recently a resident of Belton, Missouri, but spent much of his life in Bridgeport, Nebraska. In 1978, his first marriage was to Becky Bigelow, to whom were born two children. In 1991, he married Sheila (Kelley) Scott; they spent 31 years together.

Last week, Bridgeport sent six wrestlers to the mats at the state championship meet in Omaha.While none of the Bulldogs stood on the podium to receive medals, several worked their way toward the top before falling short of a title.

Four Bridgeport boys gave it all they had in the Heartbreaker round of the Nebraska State Athletic Association Class D district 4 wrestling tournament held at Sutherland over the weekend.

Crystal “Crys” A. Schaffer, 66, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away peacefully Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Madisyn R. Junge, 22 months and 2 days, passed away February 9, 2023. She was born on April 7, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Matthew and Ashley (Vergil) Junge.

Cindy Jean Leisy, 66, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Families, schools, and teachers do a lot to support Nebraska kids, but sometimes they need more.That is where mentors fill the gap.They provide guidance, a hand on the shoulder, a source of support, and more. Nebraska has many such programs. Unfortunately, the need for mentors far outnumbers those who are available.

Governor Jim Pillen, (402) 471-2244, [email protected] PO Box 94848, Lincoln, 68509 Senator Pete Ricketts, (308) 632-6032 115 Railway Street, Suite C102, Scottsbluff, NE 669361 Washington, DC : B40-D Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., 20510, (202) 224-4224 (DC) Senator Deb Fischer, (308) 630-2329 120 East 16th Street, Suite 203, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Washington, DC: 825 Hart Senate Office Building, 20510 (202) 224-6551, Representative Adrian Smith, (308) 633-6333 416 Valley View Dr., Suite 600, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Washington, DC: 503 Cannon House Office Bldg., 20510 (202) 225-6435 State Senator Steve Erdman, (402) 471-2616, PO Box 94604, Lincoln, 68509, [email protected]

Report says build a prison, maybe two while you’re at it!

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