93 year old Carolyn Rhunke Shuerman of Lincoln passed away November 16th. She is survived by her children, Nancy Kiburz, Jeanne Scheve of Blair and their families. A gathering of family and friends is this Saturday starting at 1 pm, a prayer service at 3p at Pilgrim Hall, First Plymouth Church in Lincoln. Details at roperandsons.com 72 year old Karen Janssen of Blair passed away November 16th. There will be no services at this time. Details at Gsfuneral.com 64 year old Bruce

City of Blair, Nebraska with the Washington County NE Chamber of Commerce have the Tanninbalm Festival starting in just over an hour. Join us from 5 to 7 for community soup song, art, reindeer, tree lighting, elf drop..... So much for you and the entire family!

On Tuesday afternoon just after 1:00 p.m. 29-year old Tyler Kocian, formerly of West Point was found guilty by a jury on four counts in Stanton County District Court after the 1 1/2 day jury trial, that involved a high-speed vehicle pursuit through eight counties - ending in Blair back in February.     The pursuit began in Holt County after Kocian was suspected of stealing liquor from a store and he failed to stop for law enforcement as he continued east and went around stop