Archive - Apr 11, 2012 - News Article
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Managing Editor
Monday was a big day in Broken Bow, as the community welcomed Governor Dave Heineman to celebrate the completion of several businesses and projects.
The events for the day were organized by the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce, and included a rigorous schedule with stops every 20 minutes throughout the afternoon. The day was planned to celebrate the growth and accomplishments in the community within the past year.
By
By DEB McCASLIN, Chief Publisher
The Anselmo community asked that the train crossing be left open, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe has agreed.
The general consensus of opinion following a community meeting in Anselmo last week was made perfectly clear as each of the following entities spoke up: The Anselmo Fire Department, Merna Rescue, The Anselmo Township Board, and The Andersons, Inc. Each wanted the crossing left open.
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Managing Editor
CITY APPROVES SPEED REDUCTION: The Broken Bow City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday to change the speed limit on West Highway 2. Ordinance No. 2012-1115 will reduce the speed limit to 55 mph to the edge of the city limits, rather than the current 65. This will create more of a transition for motorists, who instead of going from 45 to 65, as it is now, the speed limit will go from 45 to 55 to 65. The council approved waiving the three readings and approving the ordinance as presented.
Trent Esch, 35, of Broken Bow, has been arrested on charges of Felony Criminal Mischief and Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony.
The charges were the result of an incident that occurred March 18, 2012, in which a Deputy Sheriff’s vehicle was shot at multiple times. The vehicle was parked at the deputy’s home and he was not in the vehicle at the time.
