Linda May (Littell) Werkmeister, 81, of Curtis, NE, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025. Born on July 17, 1943, in Maywood, NE, Linda was the cherished daughter of Ralph and Edith (Kahler) Littell.

Over one hundred years ago, the gold mining industry of South Africa had a problem: too many workers were dying from pneumonia. They turned to Dr. Almorth Wright, a British physician who had successfully created a vaccine against typhoid fever that saved countless lives of British soldiers in World War I and other wars. Wright and his colleagues developed an inoculation of killed pneumococci bacteria which resulted in a substantial reduction of cases of pneumonia and death in the miners.

Arapahoe High School Prom 2025 candidates are: (l-r) Haiden Garey, Grayson Koller, McKenzie Ewoldt, Lael Rathbun, Kristen Holcomb and Will Cacy. The doors open to the public Saturday, March 29th at 4:00 to come and view the prom setup and will end at 5:00. Promenade begins at 6:00 in the south gym.

Submitted by Makayla Livingston, Nebraska Extension Furnas County Extension Assistant Volunteerism plays a vital role in developing leadership skills among youth. By engaging in community service and programs like 4-H, young individuals gain hands-on experience that nurtures qualities such as responsibility, communication, and problem-solving—essential traits for effective leadership.

CAMBRIDGE - The outdoor track and field season began Friday for four local teams at the Cambridge Relays. In boys competitions, Cambridge outscored Hi-Line and Southern Valley in the team race.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is partnering with Tobacco-Free Nebraska to promote the Take Down Tobacco Initiative on April 1, 2025. Sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, this event empowers individuals to take a stand against the tobacco industry. On this day, young advocates and their communities will unite to confront Big Tobacco, unveil the tactics used to entice youth into addiction, and advocate for meaningful change.

Members of the Arapahoe FFA Chapter (above) took time to share their knowledge about agriculture to the youth last week during the annual FFA Field Day! (Right) This smile is priceless. They brought in cows, chickens, goats and more for the kids to get a look at and pet if they so desired. They also brought in tractors for them to ride along and get the feel of what farming is like.

Americans elected President Trump and Senate Republicans to get our country back on track. This means secure borders, abundant energy, and strength on the world stage. Working together, we’ve hit the ground running. We’ve remained united. We’re working hard to deliver results and keep our promises.

The high school quiz bowl team won the Maxwell invite today with a final record of 6-0!! .

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) announces additional air monitors to be set up in the nine-county health district. Last year, in collaboration with the Nebraska Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, SWNPHD installed 4 air monitors in Keith, Red Willow, Chase, and Dundy counties. Five additional air monitors have been acquired and will be installed in the remaining counties of Perkins, Hayes, Hitchcock, Frontier, and Furnas by the end of April.