The Cambridge High School Class of 1970 met on May 24th to celebrate their 55th class reunion. Classmates and guests enjoyed a meal and reminisced about their high school years. (Women are listed with maiden names) Pictured front (l-r): Debra Feeken, Colleen Hays, Loretta Howeter, Teresa Carter, Carol Jones, Doris Burke, Kathryn Jackson; Back row (l-r): Dallas Wymore, Tom Witt, Bennie Desmond, Brenda Witte, Glenda Brooks, Jeanie Brown, Deb Thompson, Kim Miller, Ed Newcomb, Terry Fichtner, Bill Deterding, Dennis Witte. Five classmates are deceased, namely Tom Minnick, 1990; Susan Brooks 2002; Rhodila Dixson 2009; Ken McCully, 2016 and Ken Nelson, 2019.

Food Bank for the Heartland offers semiannual grant opportunities to our partner agencies. These funds are intended to assist our partners in serving neighbors more effectively or increasing their capacity. Partners can apply for anything from shelving to carts, freezers, etc. On Friday, May 16th, 2025, Oxford Community Pantry accepted a check from Food Bank for the Heartland for $150. The Oxford Community Pantry will utilize the funds to purchase carts. Pictured: Susan Rhynalds and Bev Kindler.

It has been the privilege of my life to have spent the last five years in Curtis, Nebraska. My time here comes to an end on May 30, and my wife and I will miss the friends we have made, not only in Curtis but across the state.

Due to a break down someplace along the line, my news column from last week didn’t make it to print. So, this week’s column will incorporate old news and new news.

(Left photo) Arapahoe American Legion member Howard Davis and his wife Erlene sit at the sign in table at the American Legion bbq beef and brat lunch at the Legion Building, Monday, May 26th. Above photo shows the good crowd in attendance at the event.

One of the many services held Monday to honor those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country was held at the Arapahoe Cemetery. Pastor Moshier gave the address, Wayne Lammel greeted everyone and Valerie Leising sang the National Anthem. The color guard gave the gun salute in honor of those lost during war and taps was played to close the service.

The Cambridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met May 20, 2025 in the Tri Valley Health System Republican River Room with lunch provided by TVHS Volunteer Services. President Diane Schultz presided over the meeting with eleven members and CEO Clay Jordan answering roll call. Minutes of the March, 2025 meeting were read and approved, followed by reports from the treasurer, president, Thrift Shop Cochairman, Foundation Director Jill Goodwin and CEO Clay Jordan.

CHADRON, Neb. (May 19, 2025) – Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0, and have no incomplete grades.

May 22, 2025 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, roadway paint striping work will begin May 27 in District 7, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Contractor Services, Inc., of North Platte, is the contractor for this project.

Warmer weather has arrived and with it comes ticks. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) would like to remind everyone to stay safe from tick bites that can spread disease to humans.