ELK HORN (Dec.

 ELK HORN (Dec. 8) -- Ar-We-Va’s Drew Schurke and Keegan Simmons combined to score 40 points Friday night as the Rocket boys outlasted Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton 63-60 in Rolling Valley Conference action. Both teams entered the game with 1-1 records. Exira-EHK trailed 21-13 after one quarter before closing within two points at the break.

 HARLAN -- Harlan Community senior Abby Bruck signed a national letter of intent on November 29 to join the women’s swimming team at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. Bruck was a member of the Lewis Central swimming team for the past four years and competed at the state meet three times. This past season, Bruck qualified for the State Swimming & Diving Meet in Marshalltown as part of three LC relays.

 SHENANDOAH (Dec. 4) -- The Harlan Community girls and boys bowling teams both fell short of a victory in last Monday’s season opener at Shenandoah.

Emercyn Reischl is excited to have some cotton candy during the HCS 4th grade holiday family evening Monday at the intermediate school. A variety of activities were held including cookie decorating and making cards and ornaments.

REGIONAL -- Harvest season has drawn to a close as the cooler weather has set in and winter is just around the corner.  As of last week, 96 percent of corn is now in the bin, and overall, many farmers have reported better than expected yields despite the challenges of the growing season.  Dry weather in November and early December stressed crops but did not necessarily impact yields in most areas.    The weather forecast for the next week call

HARLAN – The City of Harlan will accept insurance reimbursement from its insurance carrier, EMC Insurance, totaling $128,543.67 as payment for an employee theft claim submitted by the city in November stemming from a special state audit investigation.    The Harlan City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday, Dec.

HARLAN -- Local legislators Steven Holt (R-Denison) and Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) will host a series of legislative coffees during the next few months, the first one being this weekend.    The schedule is as follows.  The public is encouraged to attend.  All start at 10 a.m.-  December 16 – Pre-Legislative Session Coffee, held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Office and hosted by Monogram Foods.-   January 20 – Legislative Coffee at M

DEFIANCE – The City of Defiance is seeking petition for title to an abandoned property located at 304 2nd Ave. in Defiance and owned by Gerald L. Wofford, Shirley A.