Georgia Nell Hector, age 9o, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1930 in Metropolis, Illinois to Vernie T. & Nell (Kennedy) Barnett. She grew up with humble beginnings as one of four children in the Barnett family.

25 Years Ago January 25, 1996 The worst snow storm in 10 years hits area, catching residents off guard. Schools were closed and traffic was at a standstill.

90 Years Ago January 22, 1931 A Burlington engine climbed a switch in the Oxford yards. It not only tore up the tracks in bad shape but required a wrecker to get it back in place.

Those who pass the Ag Valley Grain Handling facility in Bartley are seeing the old wooden elevator come down. McCook Police who had been looking for the girl since she was reported missing discovered the body of 14-year old Kailee Nichole Clapp of McCook northwest of Bartley late Friday evening.

10 years ago Members of the Gosper County Extension Board for 2011 are: Hannah Wendell, Jamie North, Dale Burkhalter, Dennis Hinson, and not pictured Carol Gruber and Nick Niemeier. The Larry Brell family of rural Smithfield was awarded Tri-Basin Natural Resources Districts of Conservation Award for 2011 at the biennial banquet in Holdrege on January 13.

10 years ago At the Cambridge City Council meeting they approved reappointing Roy Patterson to the Museum Board. The Cambridge Community Investment Group, LLC in conjunction with the Cambridge Variety Store, LLC announced today plans to proceed with the project.

10 years ago A power point presentation on splash pad by Bill Pospichal from Outdoor Recreation Products stated that a splash pad is an interactive sprinkler system for children and aids in motor skills. Cost would be approximately $150,000.

A belated Happy 70th birthday to Brent Schluntz on January 24... With love from your family.

The Medicine Valley girls basketball team played from in front and, while it had a hard time shaking loose from the Bulls, earned a victory over Hi-Line Thursday. The Raiders controlled the first and third quarters and broke even in the second to build a 39-3o lead through three quarters, then held on for a 51-44 victory, their eighth of the season.

The Medicine Valley boys basketball team picked up a comfortable victory over HiLine Thursday, thanks to a big first half offensively. The Raiders jumped ahead 21-7 after a quarter and held a 40-13 lead at the break before the Bulls held their own in the second half in a 66-38 Raiders win.