Sheridan County Journal Star

The Sheridan County Journal Star is a weekly publication that serves the towns of Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, Whiteclay, Ellsworth, and Lakeside in Nebraska. Our newspaper is released every Wednesday and is available in both print and digital formats. Additionally, we provide high-quality, live video coverage of local sports events featuring the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs and the Hay Springs Hawks.

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Sheridan County unofficial Election Results

Nov 13, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

Editors Note: These results are still unofficial. That means that they could be changed in the next few weeks. The SCJS spoke with Sheridan County Clerk Sindy Coburn and she stated that the State of Nebraska certifies all votes by November 25. If something is changed between today and November 25, the SCJS will print an update in a future issue. This includes all races... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Future is bright for the Hawks Volleyball team

Nov 13, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski The 2024 Volleyball season has come to a close for the Hay Springs Hawks with a loss to the Shelton Bulldogs in the Class D2-8 District Final on Saturday, November 2.Even the team’s season ended before that earned ticket to State, the 2024 season was full of many successes.The Hawks once again surpassed the 20 win mark, winning an impressive 22 matches.T... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Stockmen’s Drug takes home top prize of $20,000 from SCORE’s virtual 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition

Sep 25, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski Stockmen’s Drug owner Helen Ianniello did not give herself much a chance to win. After all, it was a nationwide competition and there would be so many better ideas.But a last minute change of heart and conversation with a friend propelled her forward and gave her the last bit of motivation to enter the contest.This past week that decision paid off in a big way; $20,000 big… To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
40 years strong, the Willow Tree Festival celebrates one of its biggest years this past weekend

Sep 18, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski A staple of September in Gordon for 40 years running has been the Willow Tree Festival.Performers, food and craft vendors, along with visitors from all over the Panhandle have descended upon Winship Park in the heart of Gordon for the Festival.The origins of the event began in the spring of 1983when Rev. Dave Sweley, along with a small group of community boosters, announced an … To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Hawks pick up two wins at Mustang Quad

Sep 18, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski The Hay Springs Hawks Volleyball team has been patiently waiting to get back on the floor for some matches.They got to get back to work on Saturday, September 14, as the team traveled to Gordon-Rushville High School for their annual invitational.The Hawks played their first two matches to perfection, taking down Hyannis and Crawford in straight sets.The two wins earlier in theā¦ To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Mustangs win all four! Perfect week capped with Invite Title

Sep 18, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

What a week it was for the Gordon-Rushville Volleyball team. The team would host two home events during the course of the week previous and would finish with a perfect 4-0 record. The four wins for the Mustangs pushed their record to an impressive 7-2 on the 2024 season. The first event for the squad was a Western Trails Conference showdown with the Bayard Tigers. Theā¦ To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Keeping history alive and well in Nebraska, Director of Historic Sites Broc Anderson fulfills that role

Sep 11, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski A man who is no stranger to Sheridan County is chasing his dreams across the State of Nebraska and beyond.Broc Anderson, who is the son of Gordon residents Shelley and Daneen Anderson, fills the position of Director of Historic Sites for The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS).NSHS was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized changes going on in Nebraska and sought to… To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Talent, experience, and youth return to Mustang Cross Country

Aug 28, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski The desire to run a 5K is something that not many posses within their psyche. It takes determination, sweat, blood, and pain tolerance to find a way to push everything you have left as you near the finish line.There is a large group of young men and women who are ready to embrace the suck and toe the line. That is Cross Country.Second year Head Coach Amy Schmidt has 11 studentâ€¦ To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Mustang Football to open 2024 season at Alliance

Aug 28, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustang Football team faced their fair share of struggles in the 2023 season.But a core group of experienced juniors and seniors, sprinkled in with some new faces, are looking to flip the script in 2024.Head Coach Chris Jones enters his fourth year with the Mustangs and he brings with him 9 seniors to the season.Leading the way for the Mustangs is seniorâ€¦ To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
First serve of 2024 incoming for Mustangs

Aug 28, 2024 | sheridancountyjournalstar.net | Scott Bidroski

By Scott Bidroski The scrimmage and jamboree are in the books for the Gordon-Rushville Volleyball team and now the season is on tap to begin.The team is headed to Hemingford on Thursday, August 29 to play in the annual triangular to begin the 2024 season.Head Coach Kim Campbell will lead the Mustangs for her 29th season and is bringing with her 493 career wins to the bench.Assisting Coachâ€¦ To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.