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Imperial’s Casey Francis with Cowboy Caterers of Max looks for the perfect steak for Aaron Greene of Imperial as Mike Francis looks on. (Johnson Publications photo)

Comedian Tim Cavanaugh interacts with audience members, from left, Kelly Hammerlun and Gale Johnson of Imperial and Brad Houlden of Cambridge as he kept the crowd in stitches during his set. (Johnson Publications photo)

Roundup Supper kicks off fair week

The annual Fair Roundup Supper to recognize fair sponsors Friday night kicked off this year’s fair with activities and events that will run through Sunday.

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Suspicious person trespasses on rural Champion property

Chase County Sheriff’s Department was called to the home of Matt and Kelsey Owens in Champion July 31 on a report of a suspicious person.

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Tom Shield’s photo “Master Fisherman” was the hospital’s overall grand champion in this year’s “Images of Nebraska” photo contest. (Courtesy photo)

Jan Schultz entered the first place winner in the hospital’s photo contest for professionals. (Courtesy photo)

Kearney man wins hospital’s 10th annual photo contest

The 10th annual “Images of Nebraska” photo contest sponsored by the Chase County Hospital Foundation was considered a successful event according to Steve Lewis, director of the Foundation.

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Wauneta businessman Brian Harchelroad dies

Funeral services will be today (Thursday) in Wauneta for longtime resident and businessman Brian Harchelroad, 52, who died Friday at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado.