The day's record for July 18, 2008

Hospital notes

Local births

PUENTE -- To Leikyn Puente and Matthew Tapia of Grand Island, a son born June 26 at St. Francis Medical Center.



Police/Sheriff



Anyone with information about any crime in the state may call the Grand Island-Hall County Crime Stoppers, 381-8822. Crime Stoppers guarantees that callers will remain anonymous.

A reward of up to $1,000 will be paid after law enforcement agencies have determined the seriousness of the crime and the usefulness of the information.

Inmate custody status can be obtained by calling the VINE hotline at (877) NE 4 VINE. Information is available 24 hours a day.

If you see a crime happening, call the Grand Island-Hall County Emergency Center --  911.



Grand Island Police

The following felony was reported: 

 Patrick Buettner, 714 S. Broadwell Ave., reported a theft at 3239 W. Second St.



Hall County Sheriff

Law enforcement arrested three people on warrants in three cases. No felonies were reported.

For more information visit www.hallcountyne.gov and click on the sheriff link.



Court report

Hall County Court

 Megan A. Myers, also known as Meagan A. Ruple, 21, 2728 O'Flannagan St., was charged with theft by unlawful taking for a Jan. 3 incident involving property of Five Points Bank.



Corrections/ clarifications

’Spitfire' cast names corrected

Linda Adler is playing the role of Hannah Ferguson in the Piccadilly Players' production of "The Spitfire Grill." Her name was incorrect on Page 1-C of Thursday's Independent. Also, Wendy Carlson is playing the role of Effy. She was omitted from the cast list accompanying the story about the play.

The production will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 18 and July 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26; and 2 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at the Grand Island Senior High auditorium. Tickets cost $10 and are available at Ace Hardware, Skagway North and South, the Pump & Pantry on Stolley Park Road.