THE BRIGHT SIDE For the love of music: Randy Raines leads Gering City Band for 30 years Megan Kelley Star-Herald Jun 27, 2026 18 hrs ago 0 1 of 4 Randy Raines directs at a Gering City Band rehearsal on Tuesday, June 23. Megan Kelley, Star-Herald Randy Raines directs the Gering City Band at Legion Park on Thursday, June 18. Megan Kelley, Star-Herald The Gering City Band plays at Legion Park on Thursday, June 18. Megan Kelley, Star-Herald The Gering City Band plays at Legion Park on Thursday, June 18. Megan Kelley, Star-Herald Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Megan Kelley Star-Herald After retiring from directing the band at Gering Public Schools in 2018, Randy Raines didn't stop directing music.kAmw6 925 366? 5:C64E:?8 E96 v6C:?8 r:EJ q2?5 2?5 A=2J:?8 :? 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Feds warned Bryan East over price transparency. Hospital blames clerical discrepancy Bryan Health said the issue comes down to how it files paperwork with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Nebraska punt returner named best in the conference heading into 2026 A recent list of pre-season All-Big Ten teams has been released, and only one Husker made the first-team cut.
Nebraska's top offensive line target to announce commitment on Friday Nebraska football made the final five for 2027 five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien. LSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M are the…
