Local drivers see gas prices drop below $4
Gas prices at pumps in Imperial dropped below the $4 mark the past week.
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Wheeler family reunion
Descendants of the Walter and Laura Wheeler family gathered for a family reunion at the Rice Lodge in Odell, Nebraska July 22-24.
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Perkins County Health Services Board President Jeff Skeels, right, and Mark Bottom, Our GoldenHours LLC member, sign copies of a purchase agreement for ground on which the LLC hopes to build a new elder care facility in Grant.
Land deal, grant help move elder care facility in Grant forward
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, Perkins County Health Services signed a purchase agreement on Tuesday this week to allow Western Sky Community Care Center, also known as Our Golden
Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Golfers at Saturday’s Imperial Rotary 9 and Dine golf tournament at Enders Lake Golf Course dressed up according to the Happy Gilmore theme. John and Angie Paisley won the nine-hole tournament.
‘Happy Gilmore’ theme a hit at Rotary 9 and Dine
Enders Lake Golf Course looked like a scene from “Happy Gilmore” Saturday when Imperial Rotary hosted its second annual 9 and Dine tournament with the movie as its theme.
Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
It was a mad rush by young and old alike, going for candy, coins and souvenirs as the Chase County Fair parade travels along Broadway.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
The parade grand champion prize went to Allo Communications, with its bar room-themed float that gave credit to the “Cheers” theme.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
Bill Greeley’s horses and wagon took top honors in the equestrian division. His mother, Bernita, rode along in the wagon.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
The Imperial FFA chapter took first in the organizations division with a “cheers” float noted their past, present and future members.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
The Class of 2023 at Chase County Schools enjoyed throwing water balloons at the crowd as they took first in the open class.
Parade another big draw; hundreds line streets
Besides the concerts, it’s a pretty sure bet the parade is the next best-attended event in the full week of Chase County Fair events.