OAKLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska town of Oakland is getting a $129,541 grant to help businesses grow and expand in rural areas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office announced the grant earlier this month.
Oakland plans to use the money to provide technical assistance and training to businesses in rural areas of the state.
More details about the USDA’s rural development programs are available online atwww.rurdev.usda.gov/ne .
GRETNA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska snakes will be displayed and discussed during workshops July 19 and 20 at the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium in eastern Nebraska.
The workshops are scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Dennis Ferraro is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator, and he will display 29 species of snakes found in Nebraska and answer questions.
Admission is free. The Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium sits south of Gretna in Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Call the aquarium at 402-332-3901 for more information.
A North Platte man is in jail on a felony domestic assault charge following a disturbance Saturday morning.
At around 1:15 a.m., on June 28, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of East 4th Street.
Upon arrival, a 31-year-old female alleged that 30-year-old Jessie Plunk, who was intoxicated, had pushed her and thrown her to the ground multiple times following an argument.
The victim stated that, during the altercation, Plunk prevented her from calling law enforcement by damaging both a cell phone and a land line to the residence.
Officer Rodney Brown said two children, ages 9 and 11, were present during the assault. At one point, the older child was able to run to a neighbor’s house and call 911.
Following further investigation, officers determined that there was probable cause to arrest Plunk and charge him with felony 3rd degree domestic assault, criminal mischief and two counts of child abuse.
Plunk was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed.
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — Jozy Altidore is available to play for the United States in Tuesday’s World Cup second-round game against Belgium, but it does not appear the forward is ready to return to the starting lineup.
U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said during a news conference Monday that “it’s now difficult to say how many minutes.”
Altidore strained his left hamstring in the Americans’ opener against Ghana on June 16 and didn’t appear in their next two games. He has been working out on his own.
Aron Johannsson replaced Altidore for the remainder of the game against Ghana, and Klinsmann switched from a 4-4-2 formation to a 4-5-1 against Portugal and Germany.
Klinsmann says: “Just having him with us tomorrow is huge.”
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have signed 42-year-old outfielder Raul Ibanez, nine days after he was released by the Los Angeles Angels.
The Royals made several moves Monday before their game at Minnesota. Ibanez and infielder Christian Colon were added to the roster, and infielder Pedro Ciriaco and outfielder Justin Maxwell were designated for assignment.
Ibanez batted just .157 in 57 games for the Angels, but 10 of his 26 hits were for extra bases. He spent three seasons with the Royals, starting in 2001. This is his fifth team since 2011. Ibanez hit 29 home runs just last year for Seattle.
Colon was recalled from Triple-A. The fourth overall pick in the 2010 draft was batting .296 with 48 runs, 14 doubles and 14 steals in 74 games for Omaha.
Hattie Ethel (Wheeler) Johnson, age 97, of Sutherland passed away June 27, 2014 at the Sutherland Care Center. She was born January 5, 1917 in Custer County, Nebraska to Heasell and Inez (Trew) Wheeler. Hattie married Clarence Johnson on September 7, 1936. To this union two daughters were born, Nadine and Lois.
Clarence and Hattie furnished the livestock for RCA Rodeos for several years, later working for ranches in Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska; retiring in Chappell, NE in 1984. Clarence passed away in August 1989. Hattie moved to Sutherland in 2004 to be close to her daughter. She has resided in the Sutherland Care Center since September of 2008.
Hattie is survived by two daughters, Nadine (Bob) Thompson and Lois Miller; a sister, Iva Nichols brother-in-law, Al Knott; nine grandchildren, Jacque (Dave) Street, Gay Lynn Brown, Denise (Rusty) Gift, Jeanie (Randy) Forden, James Wilson, Mary Kay (Douglas Lee) Taylor, Laurie (Bob) Faust, Connie (Jeff) Fyfe, and Julie (Shelley) Thompson; as well as many great and great-great-grandchildren.
Hattie’s friendship and pioneer spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials may be made to the Sutherland Senior Center or to the Hershey/Sutherland Food Pantry. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Sutherland Methodist Church with the Reverend Kola Akinnigbagbe officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol Troop E- Scottsbluff took 15 impaired drivers off of the road during a three month long special enforcement effort designed to reduce the potential for serious injury and fatality crashes.
From April through June, the Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office conducted 17 vehicle checks and eight high visibility enforcements thanks in part to a $14,250 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).
“We were able to take several impaired drivers off of the road during these checks,” said Troop E Commander, Captain Mike Gaudreault. “While that may be looked at as a success, real success will be when there are no arrests made, because people are choosing to comply with the law and never drive impaired.”
In addition to the 15 Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrests, citations were also written for Open Container (11), Driving Under Suspension (8), and No Operator’s License (11). Troopers also issued 28 restraint citations.
A North Platte woman is facing felony drug charges after she was busted with prescription pills early Saturday morning.
At around 2:10 a.m., on June 28, a North Platte Police officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle parked near the Thrift Center at 4th Street and Sycamore Street.
According to Officer Rodney Brown, the officer observed Jerica Dabney looking inside the passenger vehicle of the vehicle.
As the officer approached Dabney, another female suddenly appeared from inside a nearby dumpster. Brown said she was apparently attempting to see if there was anything of value in the dumpster.
The officer suspected Dabney was under the influence of something, due to her behavior, and asked to search her person.
As a result of the search, the officer discovered multiple prescription pills for which Dabney did not have a prescription.
Dabney was arrest and charged with possession of a controlled substance-Tylenol 3, possession of a controlled substance-Alprazolam and possession of a legend drug.
She was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.
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Cecelia Marie Vieyra, age 77, of North Platte, died June 26, 2014 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.
She was born August 16, 1936 in McCook, NE to James Pete and Mary (Reyna) Gonzales. Cecelia graduated from McCook High School in 1953 and on April 23, 1954 married Plasido G. John “Pache” Veiyra in North Platte. The couple made their home in North Platte where Cecelia worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, and later at Memorial Hospital until 1981.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where she was active in the choir. She loved singing and reading. When Cecelia was younger she loved to dance and taught her girls to dance. Her husband and daughters were the center of her life. Cecelia was an excellent cook, famous for her enchiliadas. She had a beautiful smile that lit up the room. She will be remembered as an excellent wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed.
Survivors include her 3 children, Christina (Edward) Rangel of North Platte, Sally (Jose) Martinez of North Platte and Cecelia Jo Vierya (David Williams) of Lincoln; 6 grandchildren, James (Deanna) Sheets of Lincoln, Misty (Christopher) Dillenburg of North Platte, Richard “Ricky” (Andrea) Clark Jr. of North Platte, Michael (Katie Hill) Sheets of North Platte, Angelia Rangel of Aurora, CO and Adrian Madlock of Lincoln; 8 great grandchildren; siblings, Angelia DeVoe, Raymond Gonzales, Pete Gonzales, Alfred James Gonzales, and Paul Gonzales; and numerous other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Plasido; a daughter, Regina Rae Madlock; and siblings, Virginia Jackson, Andrea Badousek, Susan Cafferty, Victor Gonzales, and Joe Gonzales.
Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday July 2, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. James Golka as celebrant. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment at North Platte Cemetery will be at a later date. Visitation will be Monday from 9-9 and Tuesday from 9-5 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
