Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWN- PHD) has pediatric doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in ages 5 to 11 at the end of October, and now the official guidelines and recommendations have been given by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

10 years ago A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Holbrook basketball court south of the CPDC building held on Sunday afternoon. Pepsi provided $5,000.00 grant to Holbrook for the basketball hoops project.

10 years ago Bob Feeken representing the American Legion Post #199 presents a check for $2,000 to Cross Creek Golf Links President Matt Faw. David Steinkruger was honored at a Eagle Scout Court of Honor Sunday, November 6 at St.

10 years ago Dale Hubel and Harlan Gydesen reached their fivegallon pins for donating to the American Red Cross Bloodmobile held in Elwood. Saturday morning FCCLA pancake feed/bake sale was a success in using the event to help with their trip to the Leadership Cluster in Denver.

10 years ago Fourteen young Catholics were confirmed in their faith Sunday morning by Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church.

100 Years Ago November 10, 1921 The Cemetery Association is having a building erected at the cemetery. A stove and chairs will be provided so those who have to wait at the cemetery in inclement weather will have a place to spend the time in comfort.

25 Years Ago November 7, 1996 Beaver City received the top Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP) award in Class III (population 501-900). Pictured accepting the award from Governor Ben Nelson are Richard Phillips, Bill Weaver Travis Theobald, Lorenda Forbes, Dorothy Bottrell, Sharon Olson, Candy Weaver and Sandi Theobald.

Michael Shields, age 65, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Gene Young, age 98, of Cambridge, passed away at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the St.

A Funeral Service for Ardis E. J. Proctor will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Oxford, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege, Nebraska.