Regent Rob Schafer, appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman in March, has a positive, optimistic view of a University of Nebraska system that is “turning out good graduates” and helping to “reverse the brain drain” in the state.
Category: General News
Community Carol Sing Sunday at FCHS
Director Doug Kirkendall has announced that the annual Community Carol Sing is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the auditorium at Falls City High School.
Committee recommends converting armory to jail
Following a 2 1/2 hour session last Tuesday evening in the District Courtroom, members of the Richardson County Jail Committee voted 7-1 to recommend that […]
Dunn named Elementary P.E. Teacher of the Year
Joe Dunn, physical education teacher at North and South Elementary Schools, was selected as Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association […]
Convicted felon sentenced to five years for 2012 assault
A 71-year-old Falls City man was sentenced last week in Richardson County District Court for his involvement in a 2012 domestic disturbance. Eugene “Buddy” Waters, […]
County forced to make decision on jail
At this point in their preliminary concept planning, members of the Richardson County Jail Committee are looking at two basic options. One (Option 1) is […]
Fear of exercise? Open house will exorcize that scary notion!
Some of the scariest words in the English language are health-related. Cancer. Surgery. Blockage. Terminal. Exercise. Exercise? Yes, exercise. Generally speaking, this nation is […]
Board votes to add baseball at FCHS
District 56 School Board members voted 4-2 Monday night in favor of adding baseball to the list of boys sports offered at Falls City […]
Hollywood-themed Chautauqua Event Tuesday evening at FC Middle School
The Falls City Middle School 8th grade class are going Hollywood! The 8th grade Language Arts and American History classes will be bringing the […]
School Board to vote on high school baseball proposal
The fate of high school baseball at Falls City High, at least for the foreseeable future, could be determined next Monday at the Falls City […]