By Jan Schultz
    The Imperial Republican
     As of Tuesday, no arrests had been made related to Friday's bomb threat at Chase County Schools.
     But, Imperial Police Chief Larry Browning said they have made very good progress on possible suspects since Friday's incident, which cleared staff and students from the school after a 45-minute lock-down.
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    By Tina Kitt
    The Wauneta Breeze
     In less than two weeks, Nebraska voters will go to the polls during the May 13 primary, deciding which candidates will advance to November's general election.
     The race for the District 1 seat for Chase County Commissioner, however, will be wrapped up in May, with all five candidates running on the Republican ticket. With no Democratic candidates, and barring unforeseen write-in candidacies, whoever wins the primary race will be District 1's next commissioner.
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    By Russ Pankonin
    The Imperial Republican
     Voters in this year's primary election can review the sample ballots in preparation for the May 13 Primary.
     The ballots appear inside on page 7 of this week's edition.
     The primary includes ballots for the Democratic, Republican, Nebraska and Green Parties, along with a non-partisan ticket.
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    By Russ Pankonin
    The Imperial Republican
     Marvin Large joined elite company April 18 when he was elected as a member of the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement.
     Large joins about 200 members from across Nebraska who are dedicated to preserving and improving Nebraska agriculture.
     Marvin and his wife, Arlene, moved on to her family's farm north of Wauneta along the Stinking Water Creek in 1955.
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    Nick Talbott and Cara Kunnemann, above center, were chosen by the Chase County Schools' junior class as 2008 Prom king and queen Saturday night. Other seniors honored as royalty candidates were, at left, Erica Pirog and Jordan Stromberger and, at right, Trevor Rowley and Jordan German. This year's Prom followed a Hollywood theme, and included a Promenade before the dance when a lot of camera flashes were going. Following the dance, the Chase County juniors and seniors and their dates enjoyed the after-Prom activities at the school organized by the parents. (Republican photos)
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