HARLAN - Volunteers are needed to assist with the removal of Christmas lights in downtown Harlan on Saturday, January 5 at 9 a.m.

    HARLAN - John D. Jenni, 91, Harlan, died on Tuesday, December 25 in Harlan.    Friends may call on Friday, December 28 from 2 - 8 p.m. and family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. both at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan. Funeral services are Saturday, December 29 at 10 a.m.

    HARLAN - John D. Jenni, 91, Harlan, died on Tuesday, December 25 in Harlan.    Friends may call on Friday, December 28 from 2 - 8 p.m. and family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. both at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan. Funeral services are Saturday, December 29 at 10 a.m.

    HARLAN - Floyd Henry Feser, 101, Harlan, died on Tuesday, December 25 at Elm Crest Assisted Living, Harlan.    Visitation will be Friday, December 28 from 6 - 9 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m. both held at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday December 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the St.

    EARLING - Vaughn Gross, 64, Earling, died at his home on Tuesday, December 25. He is survived by many cousins. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. 

    HARLAN - Fred Olsen, 79, Harlan, died at his home on Wednesday, December 26. Survivors include his wife, Linda Olsen, Harlan; sons, Chad (Brenda) Olsen, Guthrie Center; Jeremy (Jeanna) Olsen, Omaha and grandchildren Erik Olsen and Ethan Olsen.    Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan.

■ For your vehicle    • Shovel • First aid kit • Non-perishable food • Flashlight • Candles and matches • Extra clothing • Tire chains • Booster cables • Cellphone with charged battery

    COUNTY -- There are two ways to win in the Harlan Newspapers’ First Baby of 2019 contest.

    COUNTY – The well-being of Shelby County children continues to be better than average, according to the National Kids Count Initiative sponsored by the Annie E.