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Callaway High School held a program Tuesday morning, May 7, to honor the academic and fine arts achievements of its students during the 2023-24 school year. A special ceremony was also held during the program to induct new members into the prestigious National Honor Society.

Diplomas and certificates were conferred on more than 1,100 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 2 in Lincoln, Norfolk, and Kearney and May 4 in Omaha and Scottsbluff. The following is a list of area graduates organized by college, degree, and hometown.

Farmers planning to use chemigation (fertigation) to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops have a deadline of June 1, 2024, for permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. Completed chemigation permit applications must be received by the Lower Loup NRD on or before that date.

The legacy of Robert D. Booker, a hero from Callaway, was recently honored in a special ceremony in Aberdeen, Maryland on April 18, 2024.

The following cases were heard and closed in Custer County District Court during the month of April 2024. April 5 - Amy M.

ELLEN MORTENSEN Courier Editor On Friday, April 26, the world turned upside down for many of our neighbors in eastern Nebraska. I was at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln attending the Nebraska Press Association convention at the time the tornadoes hit.

Amber Ross had been named one of Central Nebraska Economic Development District’s Community Development Specialists. Amber started with CNEDD in October of 2021.

National American Legion Family Day was celebrated at the Callaway Legion Hall on the evening of April 26. Hors d'oeuvres were provided by Auxiliary Unit #59 for the “come & go” event. It was a time of fellowship to honor all Legion Family members including the American Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion. Members of the local Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons organizations were present. Attendees pictured are, front to back: MaryAnn Boldt, Joyce Brestel, Eileen Wilson, Tom Wilson, Dave Chesley, Doug Boldt, Bill Schaad, and Dale Estergard. (Photo courtesy Jo Chesley)

Skylar Ellison is a member of the 2024 class of Callaway High School and will be taking the stage to receive her diploma this weekend. She shared a little about herself and her goals with her peers during her senior presentation.

Monday, April 29 0.000 Tuesday, April 30 0.000 Wednesday, May 1 0.120 Thursday, May 2 1.380 Friday, May 3 0.000 Saturday, May 4 0.430 Sunday,May 5 0.000 Total for Week: 1.930 Total for April: 4.361 Total for Year: 11.544