Wednesday, December 30, 2015 was the occasion of the George William Gordon’s bicentennial. There was a wreath-laying ceremony at the George William Gordon monument at National Heroes’ Park.

GRAND ISLAND — Gordon N. “Gordie” Williams, 58, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Horner Lieske ...