Featured Top Story Topical Bernie and Pat Valish sell fireworks operation to Urban family Brian Neben Lexington Clipper-Herald Jun 26, 2023 Jun 26, 2023 0 Left to right: Bernie Valish, Pat Valish, Corey Urban holding Aspen Urban and Kayla Urban, standing behind Chole Urban. Courtesy Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Brian Neben Lexington Clipper-Herald LEXINGTON — After operating for firework stands in Lexington for 58 years, Bernie and Pat Valish have sold their operation to Corey and Kayla Urban.kAm%96 '2=:D9’D DE2?5 2=@?8 p52>D $E] 2?5 D6>:\EC2:=6C :? E96 A2C<:?8 =@E @7 !=F> rC66< |2C<6E !=246 92G6 366? 7:IEFC6D @7 =@42= 7:C6H@C< @A6C2E:@?D 7@C 564256D]k^AmkAmq6C?:6 '2=:D9 D2:5 E96J @A6?65 E96:C 7:CDE DE2?5 :? `hec 27E6C D66:?8 9@H DF446DD7F= 2 7C:6?5’D DE2?5 H2D[ 6G6? 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199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.
Greenwood Cemetery petition signatures surge over 650 signatures The group of Lexington citizens is asking for answers from the city about the maintenance of Greenwood Cemetery.
Lexington area journalist Barb Bierman Batie inducted into the Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame The late Barb Bierman Batie was the 2026 inductee into the Marian Andersen Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame, honored April 25.
Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library Cinco de Mayo means more than a date — for Lexington families, it’s about honoring roots, sharing food and keeping traditions alive.
Commissioners approve four liquor licenses for Cattlemen’s Ball The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 1, approving four liquor licenses for the Cattlemen's B…
