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Rollover Accident NW of Atlantic Monday Morning Injures Woman

News

July 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A local woman was hurt in a rollover accident northwest of Atlantic this (Monday) morning, on Highway 83.

Accident scene NW of Atlantic, Monday (Ric Hanson photo)

54 year old Jayne Marie Knight, of Atlantic, was taken to the Cass County Hospital by private vehicle for treatment.

The accident happened about eight-tenths of a mile north of the Atlantic City limits at around 6:15-a.m.  Knight was northbound and lost control of her 2005 Nissan Altima, which rolled into the north ditch near a tree line and corn field.

(Ric Hanson photo)

Cass County Sheriff’s officials estimate the damage to the car at 11-thousand dollars.

 


Skyscan Forecast 07-09-2012

Podcasts, Weather

July 9th, 2012 by admin

SKYSCAN FORECAST            Monday July 9, 2012               Harvey Freese

Today: Partly Sunny.  NE @ 5-10.  H upper 80’s.

Tonight: Clear.  L lower 60’s.

Tuesday: Sunny.  Light NE winds.  H 85.

Wednesday: Sunny.  Light E winds.  H upper 80’s.

Thursday: Sunny.  H 88.

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Villisca Man Arrested on Domestic Abuse Charge

News

July 9th, 2012 by Jim Field

A Villisca man was arrested Sunday night on a charge of aggravated domestic abuse assault while displaying a weapon.  Anthony Duane Pond was taken by Montgomery County deputies to the jail in Red Oak where he is held on two thousand dollars cash bond.  Law enforcement officials say the victim in the assault was not inured.

BILL HUTCHINSON, 68, of Manilla (Svcs. 7-14-12)

Obituaries

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BILL HUTCHINSON, 68, of Manilla, died Sat., July 7th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. A Mass of Christian Burial service for BILL HUTCHINSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., July 14th, at the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the church, after 9:30-a.m. Saturday.

Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Manilla.

BILL HUTCHINSON is survived by:

His wife – Vera Hutchinson, of Manilla.

His daughter – Dawn (Dave) Brandt, of Manilla.

and 5 grandchildren.

Lenox Police break-up a fight, arrest TX man on warrant after being pepper-sprayed

News

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Lenox Police Department reports a Texas man, wanted on a U-S Marshal’s warrant for a parole violation, was arrested Sunday morning after a confrontation with police.

Gilberto Pantoja (photo courtesy Jon Huggins/ Lenox P-D)

Officials say 23-year old Gilberto Pantoja, of Harlingen, TX, was wanted in Texas for violating his parole, on an original charge of discharging a firearm at a police officer. He was also wanted in Taylor County, for assault on a police officer. On Monday (July 9th), an additional charge of Causing Injury While Interfering with Officials Acts, was also filed.

Pantoja was arrested at around 4:30-a.m., Sunday, after Lenox Police were called to a reported fight in the 200 block of West Michigan Street. When officers attempted to arrest Pantoja, he allegedly resisted. Officers used pepper spray to control the man and him into custody.

Pantoja was transported to the Taylor County Jail where he was being held on the warrants and additional charge, Monday. Additional charges are pending as a result of the incident. One Lenox police officer suffered minor injuries during the incident. He was treated at the Corning hospital, and released.

Family plans funeral for Iowa soldier

News

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

EMERSON, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa soldier who was killed in Afghanistan last month will be remembered at a funeral next weekend.

Sgt. James Skalberg

The funeral for 25-year-old Army Sgt. James Skalberg will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Red Oak on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Skalberg was one of two soldiers killed on June 27 when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. The soldier killed was 24-year-old 1st Lt. Stephen Prasnicki, of Lexington, Va.

Skalberg graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 2005 and attended Peru State College in Peru, Neb. He joined the Army in 2007. Skalberg’s wife and son live in Red Oak.

Public hearing Monday evening in Massena

News

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing with regard to the disposal of Centennial Park property will take place in Massena, Monday evening. The hearing, at 6:45-p.m. in the Massena City Hall, will preceed at normal Council session, which begins at 7-p.m.

During the regular session, the Council will act on approving a Resolution detailing the terms for disposal of the Centennial Park property, followed by the setting of a date for a public hearing on the sale of the property, and the setting of a date for a special meeting on the sale of the property.

The Massena City Council will also discuss an Illegal Dumping Ordinance, and other, regular matters.

Audubon City Council meeting preview

News

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday (July 9th), beginning at 7-p.m. During their session at the Audubon City Hall, the Council will hear and possibly act on a request from the Chamber of Commerce, for street closing, tables, the parade route, and other matters pertaining to the T-Bone Festival, which takes place August 4th. The Council will also discuss sewer rates and raises, and, they’ll hear from the Audubon County Extension, with regard to the Wellness Walk.

Cardinals rally to beat Marlins 5-4

Sports

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rafael Furcal capped a three-run ninth-inning rally with a two-run, bases-loaded single off Heath Bell that gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Pinch hitter Austin Kearns put the Marlins up 4-2 with a three-run home run in the seventh. The blown save was the sixth in 25 chances for Bell (2-5). The right-hander gave up a run while earning his 19th save in the series opener Friday. Mitchell Boggs (2-1) struck out Donovan Solano with the bases loaded to end the ninth.

BETTY THOMAS, 95, of Coon Rapids (Svcs. 7-11-12)

Obituaries

July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BETTY THOMAS, 95, of Coon Rapids, died Sat., July 7th, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Funeral service for BETTY THOMAS will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., July 11th, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids has the arrangements,

Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-7pm Tue., July 10th.

Burial will be in the Coon Rapids Cemetery.

BETTY THOMAS is survived by:

Her sons – John Thomas, of Falls Church, VA, and Mark (Jacci) Thomas, of Coon Rapids.

3 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter.