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š± What big decisions did Ogallalaās council make on projects and budgets?
Good day Ogallala! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What big decisions did Ogallalaās council make on projects and budgets?
- How Ogallala rallied after Nebraskaās largest wildfire event.
Also on today's calendar: Ogallala Livestock Auction Market.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 23 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 58, low: 24.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ šļøOgallala City Council Covers Airport Project, Staffing Changes and Budget Updates (sandhillspost.com) ā Ogallalaās city council just tackled key issues affecting daily life, from an airport improvement project and long-running flood mitigation work to sidewalk repair responsibilities and health insurance costs. Officials also reviewed midyear budget figures, honored a longtime parks superintendent, and created a transitional administrative role to smooth staffing changes while reminding residents about ongoing spring cleanup. 
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ā¢ Community Response Stands Out Following Historic Wildfires in Western Nebraska (sandhillspost.com) ā Ogallalaās strong community response to the recent historic wildfires near Lake McConaughy is being praised for its generosity and support for firefighters. City Manager Kevin Wilkins highlighted that no personnel or equipment were lost, and donations were so abundant that surplus supplies are being shared with other departments as the region prepares for continued fire risk. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Ogallala
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Upcoming Events in
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Ladies Day on the Range
Big Mac Sports Club, 802 E Riverdale Rd, Ogallala
9:00 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Ogallala Livestock Auction Market
Ogallala Livestock Auction Market , 1507 W 1st St , Ogallala
10:00 am -
Ogallala NE Spring AA Rally
Wild West Soap Box Derby Track , 1504 N Spruce St , Ogallala
9:30 am
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 2
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Hershey Track ā Mike Troxel Invitational
Hershey High School , 301 S Lincoln Ave , Hershey
10:00 am -
Sutherland JV/V Girls and Boys Track
Hershey High School , 301 S Lincoln Ave , Hershey
10:00 am -
North Platte JV Track Meet
Hershey High School , 301 S Lincoln Ave , Hershey
10:00 am -
Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts
The Driftwood , 118 N Spruce St , Ogallala
7:00 pm -
Hershey Public Schools Educational Foundation 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Oregon Trail Golf Course & Campground , 31200 Tower Rd , Sutherland
10:00 am -
Ogallala NE June 6th Local and Super Kids AA race
Wild West Soap Box Derby Track , 1504 N Spruce St , Ogallala
10:00 am -
Opening Day Quarter Horse Races
Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack , 777 Pony Express Ln , Ogallala
1:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Thursday May 21
Saturday June 6
Friday July 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ogallala. Apply here.
- Sapp Bros., Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate 11PM-7AM in Ogallala. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ogallala here.
š Nearby News
Imperial
- Imperial FFA receives top honors at State (imperialrepublican.com)
- Longhorns win DCS Golf Tourney (imperialrepublican.com)
- Women's self defense class to be held (imperialrepublican.com)
North Platte
- Kwik Stop opens 28th store, expands in North Platte with deli, local mural (knopnews2.com)
- North Platte High School theater program puts twist on horror classic (knopnews2.com)
- North Platte Police Issue 38 Citations, Make Multiple Arrests During Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign (northplattepost.com)
Ok Ogallala! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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