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Agra public schools approves drivers Ed program Agra approved a Drivers Ed program to be taught by Superintendent Jeff Kelly throughout the fall semester. “We started off offering Drivers Ed in the summer a couple years ago,” he said.

COVID cases rise in McLoud

Teachers and students in the McLoud School District won’t see the inside of a classroom until Monday, Nov. 30, as it stands now. School Supt. Steve Stanley said the doors were locked up at the end of classes on Thursday, Nov. 12. “We’ve just been inundated by COVID-19.

Lincoln County Historical Society receives $1,500 grant

Pictured above, Central Rural Electric Cooperative trustee Bill Davis presents a $1,500 check to LCHS President Susan Morton and LCHS Vice President Dee Douglas.

Nolin charged with embezzlement

Teresa Louise Nolin, 41, of Wellston is charged with three counts of embezzlement. While working at Freedoms Alarms, Nolin double cashed three checks on three separate occasions totaling $4,528.

Sac and Fox Nation expands Black Hawk Health Center

The Sac and Fox Black Hawk Health Center Expansion Project has been approved by the Business Committee with construction beginning in mid November, weather permitting.

Netherton charged with rape

Casey Jordan Netherton, 33, of Cushing was charged with first degree rape, forcible sodomy and lewd/indecent proposals/acts to a child under 16 years of age. On Oct.