PATRICIA L. BOSAK

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Patricia Lee “Pat” Bosak was born on January 29, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Henry Joseph and Maxine Elizabeth (Rowden) Calcaterra and passed away on May 5, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 6 days.
PATRICIA L. BOSAK

Local results from Tuesday’s Primary Election

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While the number of competitive local races was diminished in the 2026 Primary Election, there were still a number of contested races that sent voters to the polls Tuesday. In the race for the Nebraska Legislature’s District 38 seat, Tim Anderson of Sutton (receiving 35 percent of the vote) and Janell Anderson Ehrke of Orleans (receiving 31 percent) advanced to the General Election.

Investigation continues on Arapahoe Hit-and-Run

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ARAPAHOE – On Wednesday, May 6, at approximately 10 p.m., the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of Chestnut Street (U.S. Highway 6) in Arapahoe, following a report of multiple downed power poles. The incident resulted in a traffic blockage on the highway and a localized power outage affecting the surrounding area.

Danbury Depot Museum

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The Southwest Public School sixth grade class visited the Danbury Depot Museum on May 6 for their field trip. .
Danbury Depot Museum

Area students graduate from CCC-Grand Island

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(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College-Grand Island honored 392 graduate candidates and 19 GED graduates May 8 during its 40th annual commencement ceremony. Forty-nine of the degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors.

Area students graduate from CCC-Hastings

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(Hastings, Neb.) – Central Community College-Hastings honored about 378 graduate candidates and three GED graduates May 8 during its 59th annual commencement ceremony. Sixty-six of the degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors.