A Class A fire (a fire that produces ash) was quickly brought under control Thursday evening by the ever diligent members of the Junior Fire Patrol. The long-standing tradition sponsored by the Broken Bow Fire Department invites fifth graders to spend six Thursday evenings at the department learning about fire safety.
May 3, the students put out their own ‘house fires,’ after moving themselves and younger siblings to a safe meeting space and pretending to call 911. Next week the students will conclude their training with a party and a ‘test.’
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David Merrill, Chief Spors Editor
Twin Loup and Ansley-Litchfield took home the mens and womens LVC titles Thursday. A-L's Siera Rohde set a new record in the 400 meter dash, winning in 58 seconds flat. For extended coverage, check out the May 10th edition of the Custer County Chief.
Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson and a bipartisan group of 42 other senators today urged the U.S. Postal Service to extend a moratorium on its plans to close many mail processing centers and 3,700 mainly rural post offices, including 90 post offices in Nebraska, until postal reform legislation is enacted into law.
