COUNTY – A former employee’s lawsuit against Shelby County and the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency has been moved to Page County.    A motion for change of venue filed by Jason Wickizer was granted in Shelby County District Court, and the lawsuit is transferred to Page County.    In addition, the court entered an order allowing motion for summary judgment papers be filed under seal at Level 1 security.

    ADAIR -- Gerald and Sharon Hoffmann of Woodbine announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexa to Jose Palacios both of Shelby. He is the son of Pedro and Kelly Palacios, Las Cruces, NM.    The couple plans to marry on October 10 at the Schafer Century Barn near Adair.
 

    HARLAN -- Randy and Jeanne Fields of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth to Austin Euchner both of Omaha. Austin’s parents are former Harlan residents John and Kim Euchner, Sioux Falls, SD.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 26 in a ceremony at the Harlan Golf and Country Club.
 

    HARLAN -- Lavina Gross will mark her 99th birthday on September 13. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 703 Dye Street Apt.

 AVOCA -- AHSTW’s fourth-quarter comeback fell two points short Friday night as the Viking football team lost their season opener to Shenandoah by a final of 24-22. The Vikings, who turned the ball over five times, trailed 14-0 at the half and 24-7 after three quarters before scoring twice in the final period.

 MANNING (Aug. 28) -- Mason Rohatsch scored four touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving) while quarterback Jaxon Johnson finished with three touchdown passes and one on the ground Friday night to lead the Tri-Center football team past IKM-Manning 42-7 in a non-district season opener. The visiting Trojans outgained the Wolves 451-278 in total offense, including 322 passing yards for Johnson (21-of-34, one INT).

    ATLANTIC -- Elvilda O’Neill, 88, Avoca, died September 2 at Heritage House.    Services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.  Family will greet friends Tuesday from 9-11 a.m.

Polls Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  *  Irwin Community Building,  Manilla Fire Hall, Sacred Heart Church Hall in Manning

    HARLAN -- There’s nothing quite like Friday night at Merrill Field!