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Articles from the November 12, 2013 edition


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  • State patrol used tactical maneuvers, devices to end high speed chase

    Caitlin Sievers|Nov 12, 2013

    Vorachit Luexayachack, a 40-year-old from Iowa, led Nebraska State patrol on a 40 mile chase through Cheyenne and Deuel counties last week ending in his arrest and the discovery of almost 60 pounds of marijuana. The Deuel County attorney’s office charged Luexayachack with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver or distribute, possession of more than one pound of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance without tax stamps, and operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. At around 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday a Nebraska S...

  • Honoring those who have served

    Nov 12, 2013

    A coffee social and Veterans Day program was held at 10 a.m. on Monday with the Leyton chorus performing for the Veterans and their families. The Leyton concert band played the National Anthem. The band also played a wonderful rendition of all of the military songs. Following that, a presentation from Gordy Stitt (Gehrig Stitt Funeral Home) was made to the Gurley/Dalton American Legion groups. They were presented with a bugel & recording of TAPS to be used at military service... Full story

  • Honoring those who have served

    Nov 12, 2013

    Gordy Stitt presented the bugel to Rod McConnell.... Full story

  • Cheyenne County corn harvest slowed by weather

    Caitlin Sievers|Nov 12, 2013

    This could be a record year for corn harvest, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture. The Nov. 8 report stated that national corn production is up one percent from last month’s forecast and is now predicted at almost 14 billion bushels, which represents a 30 percent increase from last year. If correct, this will mean a record production year for the United States. This would be the highest yield in the U.S since 2009, according to the report. Officials at USDA predict an average of 160.4 bushels per acre n...

  • Owner brings a lifetime of experience to new quilting store

    Shannon Ireland|Nov 12, 2013

    Owner Mary Barnett's background fueled a desire to open a sewing and crafting store. Barnett grew up in northern California and learned to sew and craft from her mother. "It's fair to say that I've been sewing for more than 45 years," Barnett said. She spent 13 years moving and traveling around the world as an Army wife. Her passion for sewing helped keep her family clothed during that time. Today, Barnett's main focus is on machine embroidery and quilting. It took three weeks to get ready for...

  • Leyton hopes to sting Hornets in Grand Island

    Stephen McKay|Nov 12, 2013

    Ever since the Leyton Warriors (30-2) volleyball team lost a 2-1 decision to the Pine Bluffs Hornets on Oct. 12, the champions of Class D2 District 6 have reeled off 10 straight victories without dropping so much as a set. Perhaps the Warriors are peaking at just the right time. After a well-deserved pep rally and send off from Dalton tomorrow at 9 a.m., the Warriors will travel east for the third consecutive year to do battle in the Nebraska D2 State Championships. The seventh seeded Warriors w...

  • Leyton Warriors – Nothing hits the floor

    Nov 12, 2013

    Diedra Waite plays a soft tap over the net as Kassandra Harris and Katy Ernest await the result.... Full story