Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently came to Washington to address Congress. The Prime Minister’s remarks were an important reminder of the mutual interests our nations share. Supporting Israel means an end to the barbaric terrorist group Hamas. Supporting Israel is the best way to secure the release of the remaining hostages, including American citizens. Supporting Israel is also the best way to stop Iran’s dream of imposing radical Islam on the world. “For Iran, Israel is first, America is next,” the Prime Minister said. He’s right, and it’s one reason why I will always stand with Israel.

With summer temperatures heating up and gardens producing an abundance of great produce, you may be wondering how to keep the produce that you are not able to eat right away or share with others. Nebraska Extension can help says Kayla Hinrichs, Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator! Food.unl.edu/food-preservation is a great resource for all of your food preservation needs. You can learn about canning vegetables, fruits, tomatoes and tomato products, as well as pickles, jams and jellies, and meat, poultry and seafood. The website also has information on refrigerator and freezer storage, and drying food.

Pain in your mouth is diffi cult to ignore, especially when it affects everyday activities like speaking, eating, or sleeping. Here are some of the most common reasons to visit your dentist. The first sign to visit your dentist is a persistent toothache. Sometimes our teeth can hurt temporarily due to things like teeth whitening or sinus issues. However, if a toothache does not go away, or goes away and then comes back, this is a good sign to visit your dentist to identify the source of pain.

Furnas County Fair celebrates 140th.

OXFORD - Five Southern Valley Jr. Shooters traveled to Mason, Michigan to compete in the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. Those on the team qualifying were Kody Collins, Dean Collins, Jaxen Fletcher, Coby Noel, and Gabe Grove.

BARTLEY - A new local business is trying to revitalize downtown Bartley. KimBean Coffee is a shop that opened last Saturday, July 13.

ELWOOD - The 2024 Gosper County Fair theme is “It’s just a small town throwdown.” 4-H events started Monday, July 15 and will continued until Friday, July 26. The Elwood Rodeo will crown the queen at 7 PM while the carnival opens.

STOCKVILLE - The 2024 Frontier County Fair is this week in Stockville. 4-H activities started last Monday, July 22, and last all week until Sunday, July 28.

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) is excited to announce the hiring of Reagan Skow as the new associate professor of Agribusiness Management Systems for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. In the six years since graduating from Wauneta- Palisade High School, Skow has deepened her ag industry knowledge by studying at Oklahoma State University.

Brainerd, MN –Local Just For Kix Director, Nicole Warner attended the 2024 Just For Kix Directors Convention with over 200 Just For Kix Youth Program Directors from Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado and South Dakota. The convention was held at the Just For Kix Baxter Dance Studio and Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes on June 17-19.