15 Oxford area veterans receive quilts of honor

OXFORD – The Holdregebased Prairie Quilts of Honor quilters presented area veterans quilts on December 16, 2024, at the Oxford old school. Donn Kaup of Oxford, the Post 219 Legion Commander, assisted in identifying local veterans and organizing the event.
(L-R) Stan Knuth (Marines 1975-1977) His quilt was pieced and bound by Kathy Wilkins and quilted by Alice Erickson. Ton Ludeke (Army 1962-1964). His quilt was quilted by Barbara Shie and Marilyn Ellner of Holdrege and bound by Marilyn Lingg of Alma. Don Kaup (Air Force 1970-1973). His quilt was made by Sue Seeley, quilted by Barbara Shie, and bound by Sandy Dahlgren.

Sen. Fischer Celebrates U.S. Victory in USMCA Dispute on GMO Corn

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after a dispute panel announced its finding that Mexico had violated its commitments under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with its ban on GMO corn: “I’ve been clear...

Medalists from Fran Jorgensen Invite

The Cambridge boys wrestling team finished third while Arapahoe was sixth and Southwest was 19th at the 20team Fran Jorgensen Invite in Cambridge Saturday. Cambridge’s Carter Hanes remained unbeaten on the year, pinning his way to the title at 157 pounds.
Medalists from Fran Jorgensen Invite

USMCA Dispute Panel Decision on Mexico’s Corn Ban

LINCOLN, NEB. – Recently announced US, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel decision in favor of the United States in our case against Mexico’s unscientifi c and illegal ban of genetically modified corn is a significant victory for science and for Nebraska.

Middle Level All-State Choir

Arapahoe students Liam Garcia Tarula, Danielle Holcomb, and Alaina Leising were chosen for the Middle Level All-State Choir. They were chosen through an audition process and joined 250 fifth-eighth grade students from across Nebraska, in Lincoln on November 20th.
Middle Level All-State Choir