EARLING - Vaughn Gross, 64, Earling, died at his home on Tuesday, December 25. He is survived by many cousins. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. 

    HARLAN - Fred Olsen, 79, Harlan, died at his home on Wednesday, December 26. Survivors include his wife, Linda Olsen, Harlan; sons, Chad (Brenda) Olsen, Guthrie Center; Jeremy (Jeanna) Olsen, Omaha and grandchildren Erik Olsen and Ethan Olsen.    Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan.

■ For your vehicle    • Shovel • First aid kit • Non-perishable food • Flashlight • Candles and matches • Extra clothing • Tire chains • Booster cables • Cellphone with charged battery

    COUNTY -- There are two ways to win in the Harlan Newspapers’ First Baby of 2019 contest.

    COUNTY – The well-being of Shelby County children continues to be better than average, according to the National Kids Count Initiative sponsored by the Annie E.

    HARLAN -- Thomas and Beverly Schmitz of Harlan will mark 50 years of marriage on December 28. An open house reception in their honor will be held at St. Michael’s Rosman Parish Center in Harlan on Sunday, December 30 from 9:30 a.m. - noon. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. 

 COUNCIL BLUFFS (Dec.

 COUNCIL BLUFFS (Dec. 18) -- In Harlan Community’s three previous losses this year, it was an opponent’s second-half zone which contributed to the Cyclones’ offensive struggles. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln didn’t mess around with a zone Tuesday night.

 WAUKEE (Dec.