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NEW RECORDS for Stella Heapy of Medicine Valley! Steals in a game (Sandhills Valley) - Tied Taylor Wolfe, 11 Assists in a game (Hi-Line) - previously Becky Hanes & Cressy Kotschwar, Career Records : 161 3-PT FGs, 1408 Points, & 321 Assists. All were hers before this season.

Area high school students took exams and made presentations in 26 academic subjects Wednesday at McCook Community College’s Inter-High Day. More than $15,000 was awarded in scholarships and another $25,000 awarded in free tuition credits.

Lincoln, NE – February is National Senior Independence Month, which provides an opportunity to celebrate older adults across the state of Nebraska and spread awareness of information and resources that are available to help support them and their independence throughout their journey.

The Cambridge Area Rotary Club recently donated $250 checks to Arapahoe Public Schools, Cambridge Public Schools, and Southwest Public Schools to support their BackPack programs.

The Furnas County Spelling Bee was held February 14 @ Arapahoe. Thirty-one students from Arapahoe, Cambridge, and Southern Valley’s 5th-8th grades attended.

Tri Valley Medical Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for students in our area. High School seniors and students currently enrolled in college pursuing careers in the medical field and nursing programs are encouraged to apply.

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BARTLEY- The Village Board of Trustees held their regular bi-monthly meeting on February 13 with three members present, constituting a quorum. They approved minutes from both January meetings and the financial report and claims. They also voted to put the library annual report on file.

For Children’s Dental Health Month, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages parents to teach good dental habits and get regular dental care for their children.