A Day of Sell-A-Bration
The Southwest Nebraska Entrepreneurs and Crafters took over the courthouse lawn on Saturday. Gayla Mayden, organizer of the group, said this is the seventh year their group has held this event.
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The music from Domestic Blend, Saturday’s headliner for the Rabble Mill/Hear Nebraska concert, showed why they got top billing. Unfortunately, an approaching storm cut their show short. (Johnson Publications photo)
Early Saturday morning, the aromatic smoke from the BBQ cookers filled the area, as contestants finished up their pork, beef and chicken for judging that afternoon. (Johnson Publications photo)
Macy Coleman, left, and her dad, Dwight, make sno-cones to help Smokin’ attendees beat the heat. Vince Lee of Madrid chats with Dwight as they work. (Johnson Publications photo)
Dave Klinkhammer of Kimball, who operates as Klink’s Smokin’ Yotee, won overall first place again this year. He also took first in the baked beans contest. (Johnson Publications photo)
BBQ contest remains central to Smokin’ on Broadway
Smokin’ on Broadway began in 2016 with a simple idea of creating a barbecue contest in Imperial.
Highway 61 work delayed to mid-July
Roadwork on Highway 61 was supposed to start in early June.
Holiday’s fireworks show set for July 3
Area residents will enjoy another high-quality fireworks show next week put on by the city of Imperial.
Ina and Jack Wilson of Imperial have been selected as grand marshals for the 2018 Chase County Fair parade. (Johnson Publications photo)
Fair parade grand marshals have long list of community involvement
Jack and Ina Wilson of Imperial have been selected as the grand marshals for the 2018 Chase County Fair parade.