City Sales Tax takes plunge; Speedee Mart liq. license
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor The Geneva City Council worked through an extremely light agenda at the council’s first meeting of
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Kamler starts PSC post
The Nebraska State Capitol was the site on Thursday, January 5, for the swearing-in of Nebraska Public Service Commissioners Eric
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City Council could be
elected at-large
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor The citizens of Geneva will have a chance to change the way their representatives are elected
Read moreFCH to close 10-bed Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit on June 30
During the Tuesday, April 12, meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Supervisors, Fillmore County Hospital (FCH) officials announced the
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Documentary filmed in Exeter
By Leesa K. BartuExeter Signal Correspondent The Exeter Volunteer Fire Department was spotlighted last week as the film company Vignette
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Women business owners big change in last 25 years
By Dianne GirmusThe Nebraska Signal Editor’s Note: I asked our feature writer to pen this story on women business owners
Read moreLocal Marine feels effects of 9-11 while in Japan
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor I’m sure many can remember what they were doing and where they were when the first
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FAQs for FCH’s Expansion and Renovation Plan
Why is FCH looking at expansion/remodeling? In short, Growth. Compare numbers from 2012-2021: # of employees, # of tests, outpatients,
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State Speech Champions, Medalists
Fillmore Central landed in fifth place in the Class C-1 team standings with 60 points at the 2021 NSAA State
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Joint School Board Meeting to be March 30
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor The Fillmore Central School Board approved two new teaching contracts; accepted the resignation of FC Middle
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Exeter-Milligan School Board looks to close Milligan attendance site
By Leesa K. BartuSignal Exeter Correspondent Approximately 45 community members attended the Exeter-Milligan School Board in the Exeter Gym on
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Key to the City
Geneva Mayor Eric Kamler presented a Key to the City to the staff at Fillmore Central and delivered a Proclamation
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477 get COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday
By Russ Coash, PA-CSpecial to The Nebraska Signal A total of 477 area residents were vaccinated on Saturday. This vaccination
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FCH Top 100 in nation
On March 4, the Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
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New Commercial Subdivision Coming Together
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor The Geneva City Council worked through a full agenda at its regularly-scheduled meeting last week. A
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Second Dose
Rita Bixby, RN administers the second dose of the Moderna vaccine to Russ Coash, PA-C in late January. Rita has
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State Wrestling Medals
Three Fillmore Central wrestlers earned medals last weekend at the 2021 NSAA State Wrestling Championships. Earning medals in Omaha were
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5 Advance To Omaha; Stoner, Schademann District Champs
Fillmore Central will be sending a school-record tying five wrestlers to this year’s NSAA Class C State Wrestling Championships. And,
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Survey Reveals Several Historic Buildings in County
By Dianne GirmusThe Nebraska Signal Preservation of historical buildings is not only beneficial, but also very vital. The buildings add
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Black Hills Energy Recommends Efficiency to Minimize Impact of Prolonged Frigid Temps
As current artic conditions continue to impact large sections of the country, Black Hills Energy is closely monitoring the situation
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Fair Person of the Year
Longtime Fillmore County Ag. Society (Fair Board) member Rex Mussman was recently honored as the Fair Person of the Year
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Schademann 126 Pound SNC Champion
Eight Fillmore Central wrestlers finished in the Top 4 at the 2021 Southern Nebraska Conference Wrestling Championships. Finishing with medals
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Scarborough Featured Guest Artist for January and February
Works of Patricia Scarborough, a renowned Nebraska artist from Geneva, will be featured at Gallery on Lincoln Avenue, otherwise known
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Early Deadline – Nebraska Signal
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, our office will be closed Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27. The Nebraska Signal
Read moreState High School Football Championships Air on NET
Watch high school football teams from across Nebraska compete in championship match-ups when NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations, broadcasts and
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A Message from Fillmore County Hospital
Dear patrons of Fillmore County Hospital, As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in our community and in our
Read moreRung Earns Heritage Hero Award
The History Nebraska Board of Trustees recently announced that Doug Rung of the Fillmore County Historical Society is the recipient
Read moreCumberlands Fashions celebrates 75 years
By Dianne GirmusThe Nebraska Signal The spirit and strength of Cumberlands Fashions dates back to October of 1945 when Valeria
Read moreElection preview Ward One Council
The Nebraska Signal will begin its local General Election Preview with the two candidates running for the Ward One Geneva
Read moreFCEMF Makes District Final
Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan/Friend battled its way to the District finals to end its softball season. The Panthers finished 1-1 in sub-districts
Read moreFC FBLA Attends Virtual Leadership Conference
The Fillmore Central FBLA officers and four members attended the Virtual Fall Leadership Conference at the Geneva Public Library on
Read moreNancy’s Backyard Barn Quilts
By DIANNE GIRMUSThe Nebraska Signal Barn quilts, large pieces of wood painted to look like a quilt block, are unique
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Bond raised for Ohiowa man who denies truck message was his
By Signal Staff September was a busy month in the Fillmore County District Court. There will be no October court
Read moreDrone Sprays Noxious Weeds
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor The Fillmore County Noxious Weed Department has recently enlisted the most modern in technology to continue
Read moreFall Jamboree In Grafton
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor A Fall Jamboree will take place in Grafton this Saturday, October 3. Bambi Timmermans of Timmermans
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Rialto II Theater To Open On Limited Schedule
The Fillmore County Cinema Association has decided to try opening up the Rialto II Theater on a limited schedule. This
Read moreBest Named NRCSA Superintendent Of The Year
Henderson Heartland Community Schools Superintendent Brad Best was surprised on September 18, during the homecoming pep rally assembly when he
Read moreBDS Blasts Blue Hill; Kenesaw This Week
Bruning-Davenport/Shickley remained undefeated by downing Blue Hill convencingly 50-8 on Friday night in Bruning. The contest was B-D’s Homecoming.The 5-0
Read moreFillmore Central Cross Country Competes
The Fillmore Central varsity boys cross country squad placed fourth in the team standings at last week’s Thayer Central Cross
Read moreE-M Victorious Over The Bulldogs
Exeter-Milligan won its only volley match of the week on Tuesday, September 22. The Timberwolves are currently 11-3 on the
Read moreSchropfer Recognized For Service To Scouting
By Russ Coash, assistant Scoutmaster Fairmont resident Georgia Schropfer has been recognized for her decades of service to scouting. Scout
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FC School District levy up 4 cents; board upset about HVAC progress
By GREG SCELLINSignal Editor The Fillmore Central School Board met in regular session last week and also set the 2020-2021
Read moreFCEMF Enters SNC Tourney 9-10
The Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan/Friend softball team had a rough week last week, as the Panthers were only able to capture one
Read moreEagles Continue To Fly High; Lead HP 72-0 At Intermission
Homecoming was joyous in Shickley, as Bruning-Davenport/Shickley rolled High Plains 80-6 on Friday night. The 4-0 Eagles led the Storm
Read moreGeneva Sign ‘Lit’ Up Aagain
A special celebration took place at dusk on Tuesday, September 1, when the restored Geneva arrow entrance sign was officially
Read moreWilkins authors book
By Dianne GirmusThe Nebraska Signal French poet Anatole France stated that, “Until one has loved an animal, part of one’s
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