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Baby steps could very well be the way Sutton golf coach Randy Ahrens looks at the past three seasons for the Sutton Mustang’s program, as in each of the past two seasons Ahrens has taken one of his players to the Class C state golf championships, Jadyn Friesen as a freshman in 2022, and Harrison Hernson, last season, as a sophomore.In 2024, the... + continue reading
During March and April 2024, Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District staff measured roughly 500 observation wells throughout the district to determine the average water level change, based on a weighted change from each well.For spring 2024 water level measurements, the NRD has determined that the average groundwater level change shows a decline... + continue reading
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,On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, the body of 25-year-old Jasmine Garnett was found on Road 26 east of Harvard by a person working in the area. Nearly two years later, 35-year-old Anthony Mattison of Osceola has been charged with first-degree murder, and will stand trial in Clay County Court, where his first court hearing will take place Tuesday, May 14. His arraignment hearing is set for 10 a.m. that morning.
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In a press release, issued by the Nebraska Attorney General’s office Wednesday, April 24, Anthony A. Mattison, a 35 year-old-man from Osceola has been charged in Clay County Court for the murder of Jasmine Garnett, which occurred in September of 2022 outside Harvard. Garnett was found deceased Oct. 5, 2022. Mattison is charged with one count of... + continue reading
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Mother Nature must have woke up on the wrong side of the bed, Saturday, March 23, as Easter Egg hunts in both Edgar and Sutton had to deal wilh cold and blustery weather for their annual events. Above, a group of boys taking part in the Edgar hunt ready themselves amid huge snowflakes, with hoodies and stocking hats giving the boys some warmth. In the photo at the left, Brittney Hultman joins her daughters Sloane and Saige during the Sutton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Easter Egg hunt, also held Saturday, March 23, at the Sutton City Park. PHOTOS BY TORY DUNCAN AND ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Mother Nature must have woke up on the wrong side of the bed, Saturday, March 23, as Easter Egg hunts in both Edgar and Sutton had to deal wilh cold and blustery weather for their annual events. Above, a group of boys taking part in the Edgar hunt ready themselves amid huge snowflakes, with hoodies and stocking hats giving the boys some warmth. In... + continue reading
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have partnered together for the 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week because everyone deserves to go home from work each day. The goal is to raise awareness among farmers and agricultural workers about the importance of safety when working in and around grain bins. This initiative also... + continue reading
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The Sutton Mustangs, above, punched their ticket to the 2024 Class D State Championship meet in North Platte, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, while at the left, Sandy Creek’s Jake Dane will head west to try and gain his second state meet medal in as many years, after placing 10th in 2023. Pictured for the Mustangs, above, include coach Randy Ahrens, David Fonseca, Carson Mau, Aidan Jones, Harrison Herndon, and Jadyn Friesen. Play in North Platte will begin both days at 9 a.m. at the Lake Maloney Golf Course, located south of North Platte. ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Clay County’s state bound golfers begin prepping for state event in North Platte + continue reading
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,Sutton juniors, Harrison Herndon, left, and Jadyn Friesen, right, led the Mustangs to the D-1 District runnerup to qualify the Mustangs team for the Class D state tournament May 21 and 22. Herndon finished 10th overall, and Friesen fourth. ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
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Though these three Sutton golf team members fell short of individual medals at the D-1 District meet, Monday, May 13, they had a hand in helping the Mustangs qualify for state as a team. Top left: David Fonseca shot an 18hole 96 to finish fourth on the team. Top right: Aidan Jones was just three strokes short of medal contention, firing an 89. Jones had a team -eading 40 during play on the front nine. Left: Carson Mau, the Mustang’s fifth golfer shot a 111 to wrap up play. ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
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The Sutton Mustangs, above, punched their ticket to the 2024 Class D State Championship meet in North Platte, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, while at the left, Sandy Creek’s Jake Dane will head west to try and gain his second state meet medal in as many years, after placing 10th in 2023. Pictured for the Mustangs, above, include coach Randy Ahrens, David Fonseca, Carson Mau, Aidan Jones, Harrison Herndon, and Jadyn Friesen. Play in North Platte will begin both days at 9 a.m. at the Lake Maloney Golf Course, located south of North Platte. ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
,Harvard freshman, Allee Jarzynka, takes off with a host of other runners during the 3200-meter run. Jarzynka placed fourth in the race during the regular season final meet, the Russ Snyder Invite, hosted by Lawrence-Nelson at Sandy Creek High School. ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
,Harvard senior Taylor Braun placed fourth overall in the long jump during the Russ Snyder meet at Sandy Creek, sailing 14’ 7.5” during the event. ANDI LANDENBERGER | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
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This week brings the 2023-24 school year to a quick and abrupt halt, as all three school districts will close for the summer in the coming days, state track looms for athletes at Sutton and Sandy... + continue reading
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The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs that need to be filled annually, but there... + continue reading
