BROKEN BOW - the Southern Valley boys wretsling team opened the season with back-to-back challenging invite tournaments and finished 12th at Ravenna and 10th at Broken Bow Friday and Saturday. Individual results were as follows: 120 - Braxton Hammond (4-1) placed 3rd and scored 16.0 team points; Quarterfinal - Easton Malleck (Amherst) 3-1 won by decision over Braxton Hammond (Southern Valley) 4-1 (Dec 4-2); Cons.

BEAVER CITY – Santa arrived on the firetruck to help kick off “Christmas on the Bricks” on Monday, November 28. The town square was adorned with new lights, purchased for this holiday season.

We are familiar with the scene on television and movies: a person clutches their chest and drops to the ground, unconscious. Another character starts chest compressions and help is summoned. Although cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is often not accurately portrayed in such productions, it serves as a good reminder to all that CPR can save a life.

In Nebraska, the crops we grow, livestock we raise, goods we manufacture, and innovations we develop make an impact far beyond our borders. Nebraskans have long known that. Increasingly, the world does too.

11/13,2022 10:54 Ty Moore, 30, of Holdrege, was arrested on a county warrant for 2 counts domestic assault, theft by unlawful taking and unauthorized use of a propelled motor vehicle bond is currently $1500.

Annually, the Cambridge Lions Club leads a food and toy drive for those members of our community who are in need. The effort reaches over 60 households to nine different communities in our area. This project is possible through the generous donations of many individuals, organizations, churches, and groups. This year we again are asking for your financial support. New toys are also needed. Gifts for teenagers are especially needed. Please help us to make this year’s project a success. Financial donations or toys can be dropped off at Cribelli Physical Therapy, Faw Motors, or to Randy Heitman. Any questions about the project can be directed to Adam Cribelli at 308-340-1382.

BEAVER CITY – Outgoing mayor Leighton Schmidt began the regular city council meeting on December 5, 2022, before his successor Becky Robinson took the oath of office. Recently elected new council members Sabrina Speth and Colin Rogers and re-elected councilman Quinn Barnas also began their fouryear terms on Monday evening. Roger Powers did not seek re-election to the council and Becky Robinson’s seat was open when she ran for mayor.

WILSONVILLE – During the December 5, 2022 meeting, the Wilsonville Board of Trustees announced that Santa and his nemesis, the Grinch, are stopping by the Fire Barn at 5:30 p.m. next Wednesday, December 16.

High levels of respiratory illness have been noted to be circulating in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). These illnesses include colds, influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and COVID- 19. These can all have similar symptoms so it can be very challenging to know what you or your loved ones may be suffering from. For those at risk of getting very sick, it’s important to get tested so the right treatment can be prescribed.