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Parks & Rec's Fall Fest to feature zombie walk, concert

The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to a new, free, family event that highlights the fun of the season as well as ramps up excitement for the upcoming Halloween holiday. Fall Fest will be 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12 at Libs Park. Pat’s Auto Repair & Towing is the primary sponsor. The event kicks off with a zombie walk.…

Comet viewing: A unique astronomical event

The Hastings Museum invites the public to get an up-close look at Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) with the Museum’s telescope 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct 15 at Brickyard Park near the western tree line. The comet has been visible in all its splendor over our night sky since Sept. 27 and will remain visible through the last week of October. Some astronomers…

Garage total loss in structure fire at 1203 E. Ninth St.

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on Saturday, Oct. 5 involving the detached garage at 1203 E. Ninth St. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:45 p.m. and had the fire under control about 20 minutes after arriving on scene. The home owner helped control the fire using a garden hose until firefighters were present.  The garage, which…

Asphalt resurfacing project planned for airport

JIL Asphalt Paving Co. of Grand Island has a $144,024 contract with the City of Hastings to resurface four areas at the Hastings Municipal Airport.  JIL Asphalt is mobilizing equipment to the airport on Friday, Oct. 4 and planning to start the work on Monday, Oct. 7. Work should take approximately one week to complete. The work is paid for using American…

Fire Prevention Week 2024 is Oct. 6-12

Hastings Fire & Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association— the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12, 2024 but Hastings Fire and Rescue recognizes the entire month of October as Fire Prevention…