Foster grandparent program serves communities Christina Lyons Daily Sun staff writer Oct 28, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 1 of 3 Dorothy and Alfred Smith both volunteer with Pioneer Foster Grandparents, Dorothy for 15 years and Alfred for five. Christina Lyons, Daily Sun Dorothy Smith with a kindergartner at Beatrice Elementary School. She has served as a Pioneer Foster Grandparent for 15 years. Courtesy photo Alfred Smith works with a student on reading in his role as a Pioneer Foster Grandparent at Tri County. He has served with the program for five years. Courtesy photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christina Lyons Daily Sun staff writer The Pioneer Foster Grandparent program gives seniors the opportunity to stay active and involved while supporting children in the classroom.kAm%96 7@DE6C 8C2?5A2C6?ED 2C6 A=2465 :? D49@@=D 2?5 AC6D49@@=D[ H96C6 E96J AC@G:56 @?6\@?\@?6 >6?E@C:?8[ ?FCEFC:?8 2?5 DFAA@CE E@ 49:=5C6? 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Former Husker brings ‘dream big’ mentality to Pender volleyball Allie Havers helped bring success to the Nebraska women's basketball and volleyball teams. Havers — now Allie Mailloux — is doing the same in Pender.
Omaha priest John Pietramale remains hospitalized after weekend accident Parishes across Omaha are offering prayers and support to the Rev. John Pietramale, who remains hospitalized after a car accident last weekend.
Nebraska troopers shoot, kill homicide suspect after pursuit near David City Nebraska State Patrol troopers shot and killed a homicide suspect Friday after a pursuit ended near David City. Authorities say the suspect fi…
Before becoming college rivals, Teply and McMillan have more to finish at Waverly Friday, Brockston Teply and Gavin McMillan power Waverly’s offense. Saturday, their future college teams face off.
Dr. Mehmet Copur makes difficult decision to leave Nebraska The longtime area oncologist has accepted a new position in Pennsylvania.
