Evelyn Andersen
Andersen, 91, Harlan, died July 1, 2009.
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A Portrait to Remember |  | | | | | | Larry Kramer works on a portrait of a soldier. | |
EARLING -- A small group of people in the United States are working to honor fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan/Iraq war by scroll sawing portraits of them.
Larry Kramer of Earling, is involved in the group, Portrait Freedom Underway, who scroll saws portraits of fallen soldiers.
"We're just doing it for honor, to honor the soldiers," Kramer said.
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Harlan man arrested; faces drug charges
HARLAN -- A 19-year-old Harlan man faces drug delivery charges after law enforcement allegedly found marijuana, paraphernalia and digital scales in a search of his residence last week.
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Panama woman cited with stealing from employer
PANAMA -- An 18-year-old Panama woman faces a felony charge for allegedly stealing from her employer during the past nine months.
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Methodist church marks 150 years
HARLAN -- The Harlan First United Methodist Church is celebrating a milestone -- 150 years of service in Harlan. The theme for the church's 150th anniversary is "Reflect, Rejoice and Renew" and "Serving Christ in the Heart of Harlan."
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Donations, sponsors needed for fireworks show
HARLAN -- Fireworks have been lighting up the 4th of July night sky in Harlan for more than 25 years. This year the American Legion is funding their fireworks show without a sponsor, said John Schuning, American Legion Fireworks Committee Member, but the fireworks show cannot be held next year without a sponsor.
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Bucket of junk contest begins
COUNTY -- The second annual Shelby County 4-H Bucket of Junk contest has begun! Ten buckets filled with similar items are ready for pick up at the Shelby County Extension office.
The buckets are full of items sometimes called "junk". Pick up a bucket and take it home so the next few weeks can be used to prepare a sculpture or piece of yard art that will be displayed at the Shelby County Fair.
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Texas pair arrested; hiding out in building
COUNTY -- Two Texas men have been charged with first-degree theft following a search that spanned two days, eventually culminating with their arrest in rural Shelby County Thursday morning, June 25.
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New laws go into effect July 1
COUNTY -- The 2,000 foot rule will no longer apply to all sex offenders beginning July 1.
The law, Senate File 340 - Sex Offender Law Changes, will restrict 20 percent of very serious sex offenders from being within 2,000 foot of schools or daycare centers, but 80 percent of less serious sex offenders will not have to comply with this.
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Wellness Center bids approved
HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center officials are projecting the new Petersen Family Wellness Center and Lewis Family Aquatic Complex may be open on or near July 1, 2010. The original estimated date of April 2010 has been extended several months due to rain hampering construction.
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Welcome the Corn Crib
SHELBY -- For the average passerby, the rolling greens along Interstate 80 might peak only few interests in terms of your typical tourist stops. There isn't much in sight to really say Iowa, next to the knee-high corn rows and the exit signs to The World's Largest Truck Stop or the Amana Colonies.
But now, Shelby locals Doug and Marci Robinson, Dave and Judy Robinson, and Gene and Peg McCool hope to add Exit 34 to the list of places to stop while venturing cross country.
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Dangerous heat, summer storms rock county | | | | | | | Jeremy Schwery takes advantage of the rushing water from last week's storms to do a little tubing. | |
HARLAN -- With a heat index nearing 115 degrees Tuesday, the place to be in Harlan was at the aquatic center.
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Decker bids fond farewll to Harlan Community
HARLAN -- Outgoing HCS Superintendent of Schools Bill Decker said Monday he'll miss the "phenomenal" people he has worked with in the Harlan Community and is especially proud of the work that's been accomplished in his three years at HCS.
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Panamania 125 a huge success
PANAMA -- The celebration of Panama's 125th anniversary over the weekend was considered a huge success by all involved. Thousands of people turned out for the events of the weekend.
Below, the main area in Panama where the crowds gathered. At right, one of the many floats in the parade on Saturday honoring the town. See more photos in this Friday's Harlan News-Advertiser. (Photos by Emily Bishop)
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Unknown substance found; hazmat called
REGIONAL -- Local law enforcement and emergency personnel are investigating the discovery of small glass vials filled with an unknown substance in Harrison County, that led to the dispatch of area hazardous materials personnel for clean-up last week.
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Harlan man charged with enticement
HARLAN -- A 51-year-old Harlan man has been charged in Nebraska with having inappropriate conversations over the Internet with who he thought was a 15-year-old girl.
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HMU hires news auditor
HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Utilities Board meet in special session June 19 to officially hire Mahoney and Associates, LLP of Denison as their outside auditing firm for 2009, '10 and '11.
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Wild weather rolls through Shelby County
Initial estimates are sketchy, but there have been reports of downed trees, 78 mile per hours winds and upwards of two inches of rain from today's storm that rolled through about 3:30 p.m. See Friday's Harlan News-Advertiser for photos and a story on the damage.
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