Callie Jones

1 day ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

Brian and Todd Meeker cut the ribbon welcoming their business, Infinity Rose Security, as the newest member of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. Joining them are their employees, along with Caitlin Baseggio, director of the Chamber, and Chamber board members and ambassadors. The business, which just moved to a new location at 129 Third St. #12, provides security for businesses in Sterling and events, including July Jamz and the Art of the Barbecue.

1 day ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

As it works on planning a budget for next year, the RE-1 Valley School Board got some unexpected bad news about this year’s budget during a business meeting Monday. The district has underestimated the cost of salaries and benefits for 2024-25, resulting in an expected overage of about $1.5 million.

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

In 1900, the town of Peetz was called Mercer by the Burlington Northern Railroad, which built a section house and depot there. The name was changed to Peetz in honor of Peter Peetz, who homesteaded there in 1903, having 40 acres to the west of the railroad tracks where Peetz now lies, and 80 acres to the east of the railroad. The 40 acres of Mr. Peetz’s land west of the railroad tracks was sold to the Lincoln Land Company and plotted for a town.

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

It’s a basic life skill necessary for future success, but unfortunately, it’s something far too many people struggle with: financial literacy. April is National Financial Literacy Month, a national campaign organized by the Jump$tart Coalition to raise awareness about financial literacy and promote financial education.

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

Tuesday, April 22Baby Time: 9:30 a.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages newborn to 24 months. SilverSneakers Classic: 10 a.m., Heritage Center. Little Readers: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages 2-5. Sterling Lions Club: Noon, Sterling Elks Lodge. Rummy/Five Crowns, Pool: 1:30 p.m., Heritage Center. Sterling High School Baseball Vs. Windsor Charter Academy: 4 p.m., Tiger Field. Sterling High School Girls Soccer Vs. Windsor Charger Academy: 4 p.m., Tiger Field.