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Historical Society says no to KNNHA project

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:00am

Kyle Peterson and Vickie Mears, representing the Mitchell County Historical Society, and Matt Schroder also appeared as a private citizen during Monday's Mitchell County Commissioners meeting. Petterson said they were present in response to the proposed National Heritage Area (NHA) covering north western Kansas and South western Nebraska. Petterson reported that at the Society’s Board meeting on Sunday, Margaret Moore made a motion for the group to not support the Kansas-Nebraska Heritage area. Her motion passed.

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SVED continues work for the community

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:00am

Solomon Valley Economic Development Director, Heather Hartman, discussed several projects during the SVED meeting held at the North Central Regional Planning Commission Meeting Room in Beloit on Wednesday.

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Prom nights to remember!

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:00am

Both Beloit High and St. John’s Catholic High schools celebrated Saturday night dancing during their prom nights in Beloit. Above left: Zach Riley and Taysja Sevilla make moves to the music. Above right: Elaine Cockroft and Jeremy Hicks are all smiles on the dance floor.

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Curbside Service

Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:00am

Dust flies as the City of Beloit curb is in process of being replaced at the Hersey and East Main intersection, Thursday afternoon.

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FEMA to help COVID-19-related death funeral costs

Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON – In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.