Veterans join Club Whatever members for pumpkin-painting activity at Gering Library GRACE PTAK Star-Herald Oct 25, 2026 11 hrs ago 0 1 of 3 Chuck Evelo, Post Commander of Gering/Scottsbluff’s VFW Post 1681, paints a pumpkin alongside Club Whatever members on Oct. 21, 2026. GRACE PTAK, Star-Herald Taylor Alvarado, an eighth grader and regular at Club Whatever’s activities, paints her pumpkin while listening to veterans' stories on Oct. 21, 2026. GRACE PTAK, Star-Herald Local veterans paint pumpkins side by side, alongside Club Whatever members, on Oct. 21. GRACE PTAK, Star-Herald Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GRACE PTAK Star-Herald A little paint, a few pumpkins and plenty of stories. 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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.
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.
Lincoln man enters plea in crash that killed 86-year-old Waverly man Justin Plugge faces up to a year in prison in connection with a crash that killed 86-year-old Fernando Ortiz last November.
Dr. Mehmet Copur makes difficult decision to leave Nebraska The longtime area oncologist has accepted a new position in Pennsylvania.
