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The rainy, misty days of 2026 Junk Jaunt did not affect loyal shoppers this year. License plates from Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota, Washington, as well as several other out-of-state vehicles were noted during the event on Sept. 25-27. During the rain, people just scurried across the streets with their treasures a little faster than normal. This 350-mile yard sale event has been held annually on the last weekend of September since 2004. It originated to draw travelers off the...
The Burwell Independent Oil Company honored Burwell native, John Kovarik for his 35 years of friendly service and management of the Burwell Independent Oil filling station. Sept. 19, 2026 was an eventful evening at the Burwell Legion Club with a meal, as well as reminiscing of good times throughout the years. The joke of the event was a slightly incorrectly assembled pine urn gifted to Kovorik. It was a big hit! During the early 1900s, Burwell motorists purchased gasoline dispersed in cans from general stores, pharmacies, and...
The Taylor Calvary Methodist Church began their 100th anniversary celebration on Sun., Sept. 13, 2026 with a 9:30 a.m. service by Pastor Stephen Williams at the church located at 409 Williams Street, Taylor NE. A complimentary dinner was served at 11 a.m. at the Taylor Community Center. The meal included tender pulled pork and beef prepared by Pastor Williams made into delicious, flavorful sandwiches, along with an assortment of salads from the church members. The kids were...
