Local high school seniors attend Government Day

Local high school seniors attend Government Day

By Scott Bidroski

The Sheridan County Courthouse and Rushville American Legion welcomed in seniors from both Gordon-Rushville and Hay Springs High Schools for the Sheridan County Government Day on Monday, April 4.

The all day event began with students meeting with local officials at the Rushville Legion and the Pledge of Allegiance being recited.

Local officials who attended the meeting included James Krotz, Commissioner, Bruce Messersmith, Commissioner, Dan Kling, Commissioner, Renee Thies

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Pucker up! GRHS teacher Gatlin Mack has to “Kiss a Pig”

Pucker up! GRHS teacher Gatlin Mack has to “Kiss a Pig”

By Tessa Hurlburt, GRHS Journalism Student

On Wednesday, March 30, a winner was determined for the Kiss a Pig scholarship by the Gordon-Rushville Future Farmers of America chapter.

Each year, money is raised by the staff and students for a member of the staff to kiss a pig. Once the fundraiser is closed, a member of the senior class at the Gordon-Rushville High School is drawn to receive the money that was raised. 

The pig, donated by Mr. Russell Stoker this year, was brought into the

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Rushville Council votes to keep sales tax allocated to Parkview Lodge, will be on November Ballot

Rushville Council votes to keep sales tax allocated to Parkview Lodge, will be on November Ballot

By Marti Haag

The regular meeting of the Rushville City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on March 28, 2022 by Mayor Chris Heiser. It was noted there is a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room. Members present were Curt Gilchrist and Amanda Haller. Members absent were Steve Willnerd and Matt Jansen. 

Mayor Heiser acted as a voting member of the council to meet quorum according to Ordinance #20-799. 

Also present was City Manager Kirk Beguin and

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Cheryl’s Kitchen finds a home in Gordon

Cheryl’s Kitchen finds a home in Gordon

By Scott Bidroski

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year or so, chances are you have found yourself in front of the Cheryl’s Kitchen food truck picking up a quick bite.

Cheryl’s is owned and managed by Cheryl Calitri and her son, Matthew Abold.

Abold has been the man behind most of the madness, with food being a passion of his for as far back as he can remember.

“I do food because it does not feel like a job,” said Abold.

“I have a passion

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Gordon resident receives Citizen’s Award

Gordon resident receives Citizen’s Award

By Scott Bidroski

Gordon citizen Day’Janae Bach was recognized this past Wednesday, March 30 for her bravery and assistance to the Gordon Police Department in a recent case.

Gordon Police Chief Clay Heath, Gordon Mayor Nancy Russell, City Council member Alyssa Dehart, and City Manager Glen Spaugh, presented a Citizen’s Award to Day’Janae Bach for her role in assisting with the recent arrest of Brian Longest who is currently incarcerated in the Sheridan County Jail for sexual

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Rayne Charging Thunder named CSC Artist of the Year

By Scott Bidroski

Chadron State College (CSC) hosted its seventh annual Rising Sophomore Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 5 in the Student Center Ballroom.

2021 Gordon-Rushville High School graduate and current CSC student Alyssa “Rayne” Charging Thunder had received an invitation to attend the ceremony but had no idea how the evening would hold.

And for Charging Thunder, it turned out to be an above average Tuesday night.

The GRHS graduate was nominated four times and was

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Hawks complete successful first meet at Morrill Early Bird

By Scott Bidroski

The Hay Springs Track and Field team jumped right into their 2022 season with a Invitational at Morrill Early Bird Invitational held on Saturday, March 26.

33 personal best marks and times were set by the Hawks, with many of the athletes getting their first action on the oval.

Junior Wesley Jacobs kicked off his 2022 season on a strong foot, posting a 5:14.31 time in the 1600 meter race, taking home first place.

Jacobs also finished in 5th place with a time of 57.19 in the

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34 personal best marks are set by Mustangs at 2022 Binfield Invite in Scottsbluff

By Scott Bidroski

The 2022 Spring Track Season is officially underway for the Gordon-Rushville Mustang Track Team.

The squad loaded a bus and headed to Scottsbluff High School for the Binfield Invitational on Friday, March 25.

When the final gun sounded and the results were tallied, 34 new personal best marks and times were set by the Mustangs athletes, catapulting them with some momentum as they enter the season long grind.

“The PR’s we set at this meet early in the year is a

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Petersen accepted into KHOP program

The University of Nebraska at Kearney recently accepted 46 high school seniors, including Madison Petersen, a GRHS senior to major in occupational therapy, into the Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP).

A partnership between UNK and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, KHOP is a pipeline program designed to grow the state’s health care workforce by recruiting and training students from rural Nebraska who are committed to practicing in these areas after professional

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