Emergency loans are now available from the Farm Service Agency for farmers in Pottawatomie and Riley Counties due to the drought that began in mid June and continues. Marshall and Nemaha Counties are also eligible to apply for these loans according to legislation, which provides farmers in bordering counties that have been designated disaster assistance. Applications will be accepted until ... Read More »
— These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board of Commissioners at their next meeting. September 12, 2011 Unofficial The Board of Nemaha County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 12, 2011 in the Commission Room of the Nemaha County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Burdiek leading the flag salute. Present also ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 15 counties in Nebraska as primary natural disaster areas due to flooding that began May 1, 2011, and continues. “This action provides help to hundreds of producers who suffered significant losses to corn, soybeans, dry beans, sugar beets, wheat, and forage crops, as well as ... Read More »
Increasing drought conditions in south central and southwestern Kansas have led Governor Sam Brownback to update the Drought Declaration for Kansas counties he issued earlier this year. The update includes moving three counties from warning status up to emergency status. The updated drought declaration moves five counties from watch status up to warning status. It also adds 14 counties to ... Read More »
Marysville firefighters and emergency responders were called to the scene of an RV on fire on Center Street, near 12th Street Sunday afternoon in Marysville. Marshall County Emergency Management Director Bill Schwindamann said a couple from Oregon, their cat and dog managed to escape unharmed from the fire, which billowed thick black smoke. People in the area said they heard ... Read More »
Citizens in the town of Home were evacuated at approximately 3:00 p.m. due to an Anhydrous Leak. According to William Schwindamann, Marshall County Emergency Management Director, a portable anhydrous tank was being worked on when a leak developed. The tank was located in the southeast area of town. Blue Valley Telecommunications served as an evacuation point for those in Home ... Read More »
Two people from Marysville were injured in a single vehicle rollover accident on Sunday. At approximately 2:45 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single vehicle rollover accident occurred on Highway 8 just west of South 94th Road. Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies were the first to arrive and located the nineteen year old driver, Drake Poley of Marysville, KS, eighteen year ... Read More »
An explosion was heard in central Marysville at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Emergency Management Director Bill Schwindamann a garage at 1002 Calhoun was a total loss after an explosion and fire swept through the structure. The garage was owned by Chuck Wells. A vehicle in the garage was also a total loss. Three fire trucks and 25 ... Read More »
Beatrice Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Daake says Beatrice will not station a Rescue unit in Wymore for the next 90 Days. The Beatrice City Council discussed the arrangement with Wymore at its Monday. Beatrice mayor Dennis Schuster informed the council that Beatrice proposed an agreement to provide Wymore with emergency coverage for 90 days. If the proposal is accepted ... Read More »
NEMAHA VALLEY SCHOOLS, U.S.D. 442, will hold a special board meeting Monday at the UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, 5:15 P.M.. The agenda includes the consideration of contracting special education services with the newly formed Prairie Hills School District. The consideration of recinding resolutions of intent to non-renew special education teachers, and a report from the consolidation committee followed by a ... Read More »
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