Arnold News

A 21-year-old Nebraska man who died in 2006 but donated his organs to others will be honored on a Rose Parade float this year.

By CURTIS DANIEL Chief Reporter The replacement of Superintendent Bob Brown, who is retiring at the end of school year, was one of the hot topics discussed at Sargent Public School Board's Monday meeting.

Cecilia Cathedral, 701 N. 40th St. Omaha Symphonic Chorus will perform with the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra.

Area communities and organizations have set their holiday season plans and some events start this weekend.

An Alma man missing since Wednesday has been found in southwest Custer County. Dee Goracke, 87, was found Friday morning in the southwest corner of the county, about half a mile west of the Highway 47 junction, just west of Callaway and south of Arnold.

Sit down in any coffee shop across the region today, the the topic of conversation is likely to be the weather.

Custer County EMTs and first responders were in for a special treat at their quarterly Mutual Aid meeting last week in Arnold.

By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Assistant Editor What do you get when you cross a bear with a cardinal? The communities of Callaway and Arnold may be finding the answer to that question soon.

Albuquerque police arrested another man who they said is connected to one of the largest chop shops ever busted in the Duke City.

Most school doors in the region open to students next week, and one welcomes its secondary students back tomorrow.

Ester Pearson of Callaway, celebrated her 103 birthday July 31, and family and friends celebrated in her honor at Callaway Good Samaritan July 26.

Ester Pearson of Callaway, celebrated her 103 birthday July 31, and family and friends celebrated in her honor at Callaway Good Samaritan July 26.

Big James, shown above, and his Chicago Playboys headlined the 16th annual South Loup River Blues Fest this past weekend in Arnold, taking the stage around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night.

The weekend starts Friday night at 8 p.m. with a free show by Treo. This Kearney-area band consists of six talented musicians playing everything from Bonnie Raitt to Neil Young to Bob Marley.

Thunderstorms spawned heavy rain, hail and at least one confirmed tornado in central Nebraska.

Thunderstorms spawned heavy rain, hail and at least one confirmed tornado in central Nebraska.

The storm that moved through the area the night of Tuesday, June 23, dumped two to three inches of rain on parts of Custer County.