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Money trouble — Superintendent LaCroix seeks ‘attrition plan’ amid financial challenges

Seeking to avoid a reduction in force (RIF), Weston County School District No.

Training for kindergarten transition — District offers free foundational workshops for future kindergartners

Families with learners ages 3 to 6 can learn kindergarten preparedness tips from a national program that Weston Count

Shorter school week possible — WCSD No. 1 will hold meetings to discuss a four-day week

The Weston County School District No.

More chlorination — City is addressing more positive results in water

Newcastle water customers may notice a smell or taste of chlorine in their water as the city prepares to chlorinate a

Passing the beef — Overwhelmed by beef donations, school district distributes straight to families

Christmas came early to some families this year when Weston County School District No.

Making a budget — City approves pilot program for utility bills

The first 10 city utility customers to contact the Newcastle City Office and enroll will be given the opportunity to

POY Nominees: Henry & Linda Nessul — Couple with community’s interest at heart

Henry and Linda Nessul moved to the Newcastle community in May 2020 from Virginia.

POY Nominee: Josh Liggett — Electrifying the local economy

Jeremiah Decker, who nominated Josh Liggett for 2024 Person of the Year, admitted that while he was able to think of

POY Nominee: Ed Wagoner — Remaining ‘pretty cool under fire’

In her nominating letter, Erin Dean, one of Weston County commissioner Ed Wagoner’s daughters, said that ever since h

POY Nominee: Joe Sandrini — Living in service of others

“He works very hard at any task put before him.

POY Nominee: Gary Clarke — Small-town grocer and community volunteer

Gary Clarke moved to Newcastle with his wife, Brenda, in 1981 from Gering, Nebraska.

2024 Person of the Year: Dr. Lanny Reimer — Providing the best care to the community

Dr.

What's Up In Weston County Jan. 2-8, 2025

Thu. Jan. 2 7AM T.O.P.S. #218 - WC Senior Center

What's Up In Weston County Dec. 26, '24-Jan. 1, '25

Thu. Dec. 26 Closed Christmas Break - No Classes/Mtgs - WC Senior Center

Feeling the crunch — Financial assistance available to residents struggling to pay utility bills

A recent utility rate increase passed by the Newcastle City Council went into effect on Nov.

What's Up In Weston County Dec. 19-25, 2024

Thu. Dec. 19 7AM T.O.P.S. #218 - WC Senior Center

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