By Guyla Mills For the past four years, retired veteran Don Nitzel of Oxford has spearheaded efforts to distribute fir wreaths on the graves of veterans in several area cemeteries as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

Phil and Janice Bamesberger operate an annual live nativity scene. This year’s performances were last weekend. The Bamesberger family has been doing this for seven years, and each year it has progressed and expanded.

CAMBRIDGE - The Cambridge Park Board is looking into replacing the north playground equipment of McKinley Park. The new playground will be all-inclusive, meaning it accommodates the needs of children with a range of disabilities.

For the first time, the Oxford Cemetery has wreaths displayed on the graves of veterans during the holiday season from Wreaths Across America. The Museum of Oxford took on the task this year selling 48 wreaths.

Cambridge Lions helped at the Wreaths Across America service and placed wreaths on the graves of fallen servicemen. .

Cambridge Lions, with the help of the Holbrook Lions and Indianola Knights of Columbus, were able to deliver 10 pickup loads of food, gift cards, and toys to 50 families in the surrounding communities this past Saturday.

LINCOLN, NE (12/18/2023)-- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,172 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 15 and 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Volunteers from the Stockville area put out 60 wreaths on Saturday for Wreaths Across America at the Arbor Cemetery. .

BEAVER CITY – The city council met for just under two hours for this final meeting for 2023. The council voted to reject all bids for the lagoon repair at this time because the expense is much higher than the original estimate.

The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:30 pm for a special meeting. The board held their reorganization, keeping all officers and appointments as they were. Mike Minarik will remain as Chairman with Chase Quinn as Vice Chair.