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A private family graveside service for Stella A. Thompson, age 94, of Newport, Neb. will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, September 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hoch Funeral Home in Bassett. Stella Thompson died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Parkside Manor in Stuart. She is survived by three daughters Judy (Bob) Keck, Linda Thompson and Mary (Steve) Kaup all of Newport; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister-in-law Eva Thompson of Omaha; along with other family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Newport Fire Department or to the Donor’s Choice in Stella’s name. To leave an online condolence, visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Program to be held for Patriot Day West Holt Public Schools will be having their annual Patriot Day program in the main gym on Friday, September 10th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Stuart School Board members recognized for success levels,” “Celia Homemakers meets for last time”, “Author speaks on his book at Atkinson Public Library”, “Schuman trial held in Boyd County,” “Paper shredding to be in area”, and so many more including Fall sports preview and articles from both the Huskies and the Broncos! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

A funeral Mass for Lois A. (Timmermans) Thom, age 68 of Minden, Neb. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Minden with the Rev. Evan Winter and Rev. Christopher Kubat officiating. Interment will be held following the service at the Minden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September, 6, 2021 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Minden with Rosary services at 7:00. p.m. A complete obituary will be included in next week's issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Vehicle thefts reported in area,” “Hoke retires from Niobrara Valley Electric”, “West Holt Booster Club to host burger and fries meals”, “Program to be held for Patriot Day,” “FFA members and families treated to Back-to-School BBQ”, and so many more including Fall sports preview and articles from both the Huskies and the Broncos! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

From the Nebraska State Patrol Valentine Man Arrested for First Degree Murder AUGUST 25, 2021 (VALENTINE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested a Valentine man for murder following a search and investigation Tuesday in Cherry County. During the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 24, the Cherry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance in Kilgore. The Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol during their investigation. Tuesday morning, law enforcement sought the public’s assistance to locate two individuals believed to have been involved in the disturbance in Kilgore. Troopers were able to locate one of the subjects, Kevin Kilmer, 25, of Valentine, early Tuesday afternoon, as he was hiding in a wooded area. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital in Valentine for medical clearance due to extreme temperatures. Later Tuesday, the second subject, Ruth Wittmuss, 52, was located deceased of an apparent homicide. After further investigation, Kevin Kilmer has been arrested for first degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Kilmer has been lodged in Cherry County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Hay Days 2021 is in the books,” “Royalty crowned . . .”, “Parade winners named . . .”, “Sasse staff to be in O’Neill, Aug. 30,” “Mr. and Mrs. Hay revealed . . .”, “Costume contest held . . .,” “Golfers compete at O’Neill Invitational,” and so many more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

From the Nebraska State Patrol - An update - Kevin Kilmer has been located. NSP continues seeking information on the whereabouts of Ruth Wittmuss, 52, 5’1”, 130 lbs, black hair, blue eyes. Her photo is attached. NSP will release more information about this investigation when possible.

A news release just received from the Nebraska State Patrol.

A memorial graveside service for Philip John Keating, age 65 of Atkinson will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Atkinson. There will be no visitation the night before. The public is invited to attend. A complete obituary will be included in next week's issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Atkinson Hay Days begins on Thursday,” “Hay Days final clue given”, “Valuations up in Holt County for Atkinson, Stuart, O’Neill, other villages”, “Stuart school has new faces,” “New staff in the halls of West Holt Public Schools”, “Regan, new HCED executive director,” and so many more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

NCDHD to have COVID Vaccine Walk-In Clinics North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) will be hosting COVID vaccine walk-in clinics every Friday at the NCDHD office located at 422 E Douglas Street in O’Neill. The walk-in clinics will be starting on Friday, August 13th. Each Friday NCDHD will be offering all three available COVID-19 vaccines; Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Walk-in clinic times will run from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pfizer vaccine is available to all persons 12 and older and Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available to all those 18 and older. It is important to note that children 12 to 19 that may be attending a walk-in vaccination clinic need to have the NCDHD School Vaccination Consent form completed prior to arriving to clinic if a parent or guardian will not be present. All forms are available on our website at ncdhd.ne.gov. There will be slight time and location adjustment for the Friday, August 27th clinic. This clinic will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the NCDHD office then from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Armory located at 635 North 4th Street in O’Neill. Call the NCDHD office at 402-336-2406 with any questions. They are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A memorial service for Terry Greger, age 74, will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Atkinson. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson, with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary Monday. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Atkinson. Burial will be at a later date. A complete obituary will be included in next week’s issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Hay Days royalty candidates named,” “Children’s Theater presents “Annie Jr.””, “Hay Days Clue #3 Given”, “Blood drive to be in Atkinson,” “St. Joseph School to begin on Monday, August 23”, “Students’ artwork featured,” “Look who came to visit”, “Schwager attends energy camp, wins trip to Washington, D.C. in 2022,” and so many more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

A funeral service for Caroline (Skopec) Aten, age 83, of Atkinson, Neb. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Atkinson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 11, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Atkinson. A complete obituary will be included in this week’s issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Smith to Host Agriculture Summit Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host an Agriculture Summit on Wednesday, August 11, in Kearney, Nebraska. The summit will begin at 8:00 a.m. CT. The summit provides Third District constituents an opportunity to visit with Smith, ask questions, and share their thoughts on the future of agriculture policy. Joining Congressman Smith to discuss disaster relief and the direction of federal agriculture policy will be Mark Slupek, USDA Foreign Ag Service Deputy Administrator for Global Programs, Jordan Schlake, Nebraska Department of Agriculture Trade Representative, John McCoy, Orthman Manufacturing CEO, and Norm Krug, Preferred Popcorn CEO. “Sound agriculture and trade policies are a crucial part of ensuring Nebraska’s agricultural industry can compete in a global economy,” said Smith. “I look forward to direct engagement from Third District producers on the challenges they face. Getting these policies right will better position our producers to remain amongst the top-producing in the country.” 2021 Agriculture Summit Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Younes Conference Center South Ruby Room 6 416 West Talmadge Street Kearney, NE 68845 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Annie Jr. to be presented by Atkinson Children’s Theater,” “Lemonade Stand benefits missions in Nigeria, Africa”, “Hay Days Clue #2 Given”, “Celebration includes open house, tours, food and bouncy houses,” “4-H Pre-Fair Day results given”, “Giving back: Armstrong pays it forward,” ““We're headed to the fair”, and so many more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

Nebraska Endangered Missing Advisory - Zoey Kain Issued On: Friday, July 30, 2021 at 12:52:55 PM McCook Police Department is attempting to locate ZOEY KAIN, 14, white female, short dark hair with red highlights. ZOEY is approximately 5'6" and 180 pounds. Last seen at 2242 on July 28, 2021 in McCook. Last seen wearing a grey shirt with Gary Superfoods logo, blue jeans and Hey Dude Shoes. It is unknown who ZOEY is with or what type of vehicle she is in. Contact 911 with any information about ZOEY KAIN.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “West Holt Huskies ready for school year,” “New associate pastor at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church”, “Hay Days Clue #1 Given”, “Attended Energy Camp,” “Champions on the ball diamond”, “Gotschall and Runyan to leave on military deployment,” “T-Ball season in full swing,” “Sindelar gardens, raises chickens,” and so many more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!