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UNITED STATES – As big businesses often donate to political parties, they are now pausing those contributions after some Republican lawmakers tried to overturn Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s win in the presidential election after the pro-Trump mob stormed...

Newly re-elected county officers are sworn in

The swearing in of the newly reelected officers of the county was the main topic during Monday mornings, Jan. 11, 2021, Mitchell County Commissioners meeting. Clerk of the District Court Pam Thiessen administered the oath of office to County Clerk,...

Fall 2020 Year In Review

Over 200 people gathered to watch the 6th annual Wakonda Indian Festival ceremonies on Saturday at Glen Elder State Park.

Beloit wrestlers place third in Norton Invite

NORTON – The Beloit Trojan wrestlers placed third with 90 points as a team overall in the J.R. Durham Invitational tournament held on Saturday in Norton. Hoxie won the tournament with 221 points and Scott Community second with 122 points.

Beloit Jr. Trojans finish as NCAA Runners-Up

BELOIT – The Beloit Jr. High A-team Trojans ended their 2020 season at 8-4 as NCAA tournament Runners-Up after a final loss to Southeast of Saline on Dec. 19.

“Unfinished Business” defines Eilert and team

STERLING – “Unfinished Business" – the theme for the 2020- 2021 Sterling College Women’s basketball team, has motivated them to their undefeated 16-0 record going into the Christmas break. “Unfinished Business” also has a significant meaning for...

News

Downs Care and Rehab fights Covid virus

DOWNS – After the recent Hilltop Lodge COVID-19 outbreak in Beloit, Downs Care and Rehab, like so many other facilities, are currently fighting the virus as well.

Companies pause political contributions

UNITED STATES – As big businesses often donate to political parties, they are now pausing those contributions after some Republican lawmakers tried to overturn Joseph R.

Newly re-elected county officers are sworn in

The swearing in of the newly reelected officers of the county was the main topic during Monday mornings, Jan. 11, 2021, Mitchell County Commissioners meeting.

By Terry Bailey

Sports

Beloit boys capture first game win over Ellsworth

BELOIT – The Beloit Trojan boys were hosts to Ellsworth on Tuesday as the only games played and will now hosts Minneapolis on Friday with both the boys and girls competing.

By Sharon Sahlfeld

Dubbert leads team win over Osborne 62-56

The St. John’s/Tipton girls took on division rival Osborne in an important matchup which could help determine better seeding in the upcoming state tournament.

By Jason Gilley

Beloit wrestlers place third in Norton Invite

NORTON – The Beloit Trojan wrestlers placed third with 90 points as a team overall in the J.R. Durham Invitational tournament held on Saturday in Norton.

Opinion

The other women........

I am an attractive and well-educated divorced woman. Recently, a man whom I dated several years ago contacted me. We are both 70. Our reunion was great.

By Dear Annie By Annie Lane

Lack of long-distance trust

About six months ago, my boyfriend, "Jordan," relocated to another state for work.

By Annie Lane

Lack of intimacy...........

Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. This last year, there has been no physical intimacy between us at all.

By Annie Lane

Obituaries

Leslie Eugene “Gene” Van Amburg, 86, Lindsborg

LINDSBORG – Leslie Eugene “Gene” Van Amburg, 86, of Lindsborg, KS passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE.