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HARLAN — In recent weeks the airline industry has faced several challenges. Between weather delays and an FAA groundstop caused by a corrupt file on Wednesday, many have experienced untold travel woes.    4 Seasons Travel of Harlan has seen this impact its own customers. In the last three or four...
The members of “With The Band” provided the most right answers to win Break the Silence Trivia Night.
    AREA — Early estimates of funds raised for Break the Silence trivia night Saturday are more than $15,000 for the event.    All proceeds from this event will go to Colleen’s Dream Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research for an early screening-tool and better treatment options.    The winning...
Rob and Megan Riesselman
MANNING — For a year and a half, the Riesselman family of Manning has been seeking solace for their grief at the loss of their 4-year-old Jed, on the backs of horses. Jed died in a farming accident.    Now, Jed’s parents, Rob and Megan, are taking what they know and reaching towards others who have...
Carstens 1880 Farmstead Inc. held its annual meeting Tuesday at the Shelby County Community Building.
 SHELBY — The cost of farm upkeep caused a lower account balance for Carstens 1880 Farmstead Inc.    Carstens 1880 Farmstead Inc. held its annual meeting Tuesday at the Shelby Community Building in Shelby.The 2022 Carstens Farm Days show netted $9,700. The gate was off around $2,300 from previous...
Sarah and Connor Kell of Irwin welcomed the first baby of the new year at Myrtue Medical Center Jan. 5.
COUNTY -- Welcome the 2023 New Year’s Baby Naomi Elizabeth Kell, born Thursday, Jan. 5 at 5:25 p.m. at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Naomi weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. She is the daughter of Sarah and Connor Kell of Irwin. As the New Year’s baby, Naomi and her parents have been presented with a...
HARLAN — Nurses, EMTs, and paramedics are invited to attend the yearly EMS conference in Harlan Feb. 10-12 at the Therkildsen Center.    Attendees will take classes on trauma, burns, strokes, heart attacks, carbon monoxide emergencies, PTSD, shock and respiratory distress. They will also take a...
Mores stumbled upon a treasure trove of c.1945-49 downtown negatives (like this picture of 7th St. looking north). Also old 1900s postcards would materialize on his desk from generous book contributors. Incredibly helpful have been the newspaper articles and photo archived collections of the Shelby Co. Historical Museum and Harlan Library which further enhanced the written history.
    HARLAN - A republishing of the 2014 historic downtown Harlan walking tour book had been on Alan Mores’ mind since it was completed, and for the past two-plus years he has continued to delve into the history of the 51 buildings that surround the downtown square.    The original 2002 downtown...
HARLAN  — The Harlan Municipal Board of Trustees passed resolutions regarding the water facility at their regular board meeting on Dec. 22.    They set a date for a public hearing at the Jan. 26 meeting on the proposition to authorize a loan agreement not to exceed $7.5 million water revenue...
HARLAN  —  The Harlan Community School District Board of Education heard presentations from FFA, Friends of Rachel, the Special Olympics and learned about the Masonic Lodge Teacher Awards at their regular board meeting Dec. 19.    They approved a progress payment to Denovo, Inc. for $402,444.20...
The Harlan Little League is seeking funds to go with a matching fund for new lights at JJ Jensen Park.
HARLAN — For many, there’s nothing like sitting under the bright lights at JJ Jensen Park and hearing the crack of baseball bats and cheers from the crowds in the summer months.    But those lights are wearing out. A $250,000 matching grant from Monogram Loves Kids Foundation is helping move...

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