In a special mail in election in Gage County, which ended Tuesday, 62% of the voters voted for the purpose of paying the costs of improving and/or repaving certain highways and roads in Gage County, not to exceed $5.6 million. Read More »
The Gage County Board of Supervisors have approved a resolution for a special election in which voters will decide whether or not a $5.64 million bond is needed to resurface 31 miles of Gage County blacktop roads with a special mail-in election on June 11. If voters approve the bond, a maximum of three cents per $100 of valuation would be ... Read More »
The Gage County Board of Supervisors are looking into the possibility of a $4 million road bond issue to overlay almost 30 miles of blacktop highways in Gage County. Wednesday, April 3, the board will meet to potentially start the ball rolling for a bond issue to pay for a 2.5 inch overlay on 29.5 miles of Gage County’s 156 ... Read More »
University of Nebraska Extension serving Gage County is hosting a Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) training on Friday March 8 at 2:00 pm at the Extension Office meeting on the fairgrounds in Beatrice. The instructor will be Dr Duane Reese University of Nebraska Swine Specialist with Larry Germer Extension Educator providing color commentary. Following the PQA+ training at 3:30 pm ... Read More »
More than 10,000 feet of copper wire, valued at nearly $10,000 was taken from an area just north of the Blue Springs Cemetery. It’s believed the theft occurred sometime between December 17th and Christmas Day. Gage County officials are following leads, but if anyone has any information, you’re asked to call the Gage County Sheriff’s Office at 402-223-5221 or Gage ... Read More »
Gage County Authorities and rescue workers responded to a report of a semi tipped over along U.S. highway 77 late Friday morning. According to reports, road markings showed that the truck was southbound on Highway 77 when he crossed the northbound lanes and slid into a cornfield. The driver of the truck, who was not identified, was walking around the ... Read More »
Andrea Zarybnicky of Odell was one of three Gage County 4-H Members to be selected to represent Nebraska at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA November 23-27. Gage County 4-H Council and the Gage County Ag Society will provide them with financial support and the Nebraska 4-H Foundation also sponsors a large portion of the fees to the Nebraska ... Read More »
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s General Election was a little higher than normal around the area. Marshall and Nemaha County both reported that voter turnout was 67-68%, about average, while Washington and Gage County both reported a little higher than normal, with Washington County reporting 71% voter turnout and Gage County with 68%. Read More »
A federal aid bridge in Gage County southeast of Wymore has gotten the go ahead for the bidding process. The bridge crosses Indian Creek at 51st Road southeast of Wymore and extends from River Street in Blue Springs to 1st Street in Wymore. Federal funds will provide 90% of the funds for the project and Gage County have to pay ... Read More »
Gage County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of Gage County Medical Director Dr. Don Rice during their meeting Wednesday morning. As Medical Director, Dr. Rice oversaw ambulance and other emergency operations for a several Gage County cities, including Beatrice, Cortland, Clatonia, Pickrell and Odell. Dr. Rice worked with the county board to implement improved standards for EMS departments. Many ... Read More »
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