WESTCO is pleased to announce 18 area scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 WESTCO Scholarship Program, from 15 high schools within the WESTCO trade area. Recipients will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to further their education.
Hi all, welcome to Road Trip! This time of year, I am Buffalo baby crazy. They are officially called cinnamons when they are born, thus the cinnamon color! The last couple of times I have been up north, they have eluded me. However this time we found many, there are so many born already you …
To celebrate The Body Shop’s 10 Anniversary they will be highlighting some families and members throughout the next few weeks. The fourth spotlight member feature is Roger and Annette Davies.
More than 1,000 Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student members, adult advisers and guests recently gathered April 7-9 in the Lincoln Haymarket area for the annual State Leadership Conference. Attendees came from 90 Nebraska schools to grow their leadership …
Nebraska Public Transit Week (NPTW), proclaimed as April 21-27, by Governor Jim Pillen, aims to highlight the pivotal role of public transit in fostering accessibility, sustainability, and community connectivity across the state. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), in collabora…
For some people, April is a nightmare. They discover they owe the federal or state government thousands in income taxes. For others, there is a celebration. They’re getting a big refund!
First quarter Keep Alliance Beautiful recycling volume numbers are in! Our KAB patrons in Alliance, Hemingford, Box Butte County, Chadron and beyond made it possible to ship out 197,110 pounds of material during the first three months of 2024.
On the 58th day of this year’s shorter 60-day legislative session Nebraska State Senators debated the Governor’s actual tax plan. That plan was amended into the Revenue Committee’s shell bill (LB 388) with an amendment (AM 3468). I have been saying throughout the legislative session that the…
The average Nebraskan paid $10,519 in taxes to the federal government last year. In return, they should expect a responsible government that respects their God-given freedoms. Government should avoid wasteful spending and ensure the safety and security of our country. That’s not what we’ve s…
Last week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Susan Bazis to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. That vote was a victory for Nebraska, and it was a long time coming. Ever since Judge John Gerrard, who previously held the seat, announced he would retire in February 2023, I’ve b…
Hemingford United Methodist Church619 Custer St., 487-3758. Office hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday Text or call Pastor Bae after hours at 913-742-1908 (cell) or 913-325-6098 (home)
Weekly Briefs for the Hemingford Ledger. If you have an event that you would like added please let us know.
Thursday, April 18: Chicken Strips with Mac & Cheese and California Veggies
Hemingford Public School Menu for the week of April 18 — 26
The Hemingford High School and Junior High Track Teams headed to Mitchell to compete in the Western Trails Conference Meet on Saturday, April 13. The weather was perfect with little wind and the sun shining.
The Hemingford FFA chapter in Hemingford, Nebraska has 35 members in grades 7-12.
A Box Butte County attraction is in the running for the quirkiest landmark in the country. It was announced that Carhenge in Alliance has been nominated for the "Best Roadside Attraction" in the USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.
Lauren Garner
The Hemingford Baseball Board is inviting you to sign-up for T-ball, Baseball and Softball today, Thursday, April 18, at Mobius. Children must be 4-years-old as of May 1.
To celebrate The Body Shop’s 10 Anniversary they will be highlighting some families and members throughout the next few weeks. The third featured member is Jo Buchheit.
The weather was beautiful for the Bobcat Golfers first tournament of the season on Thursday, April 11 in Bridgeport at the Jail House Rock Golf Course. Coach Taryn Wood took over this season for the team that placed 2nd overall with a score of 339 for a new school record.
Howdy all! This week we are road tripping to McGrew, Nebraska to visit the Pink Palace Bar and Grill. It is located at just off NE 92. If coming from Alliance area, head for the Bluffs, turn left and go down through Bayard. When you reach the highway you can see Chimney Rock. Take a right th…
Law enforcement officials are seeking information about recent break-ins and thefts at Chadron State Park and Box Butte State Recreation Area.