Stamford’s annual Pork Days will be September 23 and 24 with the parade theme set as Happiness Is... Those participating in the parade are encouraged to start planning their floats. The parade at 10:30 am.

PAntRy } Available Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.

The Car Show is back for the annual Eager Beaver Days celebration in Beaver City. The Show is from 8 am until 3 pm on Saturday, September 16.

Turtle races are returning for another year at Eager Beaver Days on Saturday, September 16 in Beaver City. The races will be at 1 pm at the Beaver City Park and will have different heats.

The 39th annual Orleans Applefest will be on Saturday, October 7 at the Harlan County Fairgrounds. There will be a vendor show, parade, food vendors, face painting, horse drawn carriage ride, the museum will be open, apples, cider and pumpkins.

High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, on-going issues. Drug prices in the US are among the highest in the world. A recent survey by the Rand Corporation looked at drug prices in 32 developed countries.

Thank you to EVERYONE who participated in the Frontier County Fair in Stockville this past week! Our 4-H youth learned new life skills while learing to THRIVE! Nebraska Extension- Frontier County Office Staff- Kathy & Mandy

As I sit here and right this column while my sons loudly debate whose turn it is on the XBox at my office, I contemplate those plans people bring up about year-round school. It is time.

This month, I am traveling across the state to visit with Nebraskans and update them on what I’ve been working on as a member of the U.S. Senate.

STOCKVILLE - After more than five years of considering the project and then waiting for an architect to finish designs, the Frontier County Commissioners are taking bids on a major addition and Frontier County Courthouse in Stockville.