Body Saturday, January 2:1:00 p.m.-Girls & Boys Basketball vs Southwest @ Elwood (Varsity Only). Tuesday, January 5: 4:00 p.m.

Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is working with state public health officials and local hospitals to implement plans for the recently approved COVID-19 vaccines.

Body There are a number of ways that one could bid farewell to 2020. “Thanks for the memories...

Body “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” runs December 18, 2020 to January 1, 2021. If you choose to drink and drive in Furnas County — beware.

Body What a beautiful day we had for Christmas. COVID-19 has prevented lots of gatherings, but at least the weather made safe outdoor visits possible. Mid-50’s temps on Christmas Day were awesome. But, Covid did still curtail the usual big family gatherings.

Body SOUTHERN VALLEY - The Southern Valley basketball teams took both ends of a girls/boys varsity doubleheader at The Nest last Tuesday. The Southern Valley girls pulled down a 39-25 win.

Body Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 210 7th Street, Arapahoe, NE 308.962.7296. To observe social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic, call the number posted outside the building and wait for the volunteer staff to bring out your box of groceries.

Body When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, many are going to be glad to have 2020 in the history books. It’s not been easy to endure the pandemic, but I’m inspired by the way Nebraskans have pulled together to fight the virus.

Body RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - Nathan Goshert, Pastor; 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962-7730.

Body Oxford - The winners of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce sponsored Christmas decorating contest were first - Tom and Joyce Schoenfelder winning $150, second - Ron and Tish Meyer winning $100, third - Robin Bunce winning $50. Winners were chosen by a public vote.