GEORGE D. THOMPSON
George Dean Thompson was born Sept 28, 1947 at McCook to Leo Dean and Doris (Carpender) Thompson. He grew up on the family farm just south of Stockville near the Spring and Medicine Creeks.
ARIELLE LEMOS
Arielle Lemos, age 40, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born on September 19, 1985 to Rauel and Karen (Harrison) Lemos.
ALYCE M. STRITT
Alyce Mae (Carmichael) Stritt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Kinship Point in McCook, NE. She was a beautiful 104 years old.
Communities prepare for busy weekend of summer celebrations
Area residents will have no shortage of activities to choose from during the first weekend of June as two longtime com munity traditions return with packed schedules of family friendly entertainment, com petitions, food, and community gatherings.Oxford Turkey Days Returns for 69th YearOxford will...
Tee’d up a great day of golf
COLUMBUS - Southwest senior Houston Billeter fired a two-day total of 157 to tie for seventh and earn his secondconsecutive State medal to lead local players at the Class D State Tournament in Columbus last week.
Nebraska protects Republican Basin water users while fulfilling compact obligations
Through close collaboration with state and federal partners, the Republican Basin Planning Group successfully delivered water to meet Nebraska’s 2025 Republican River Compact obligations while significantly reducing the impact on surface water users.
Major donation moves Cambridge fire truck closer to goal
The Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department has received a major boost toward its goal of purchasing a new command and attack fire truck, thanks to a generous $30,000 donation from Nebraska Corn Processing LLC.
Lexington Regional Health Center recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Lexington, NE — Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, a national recognition honoring organizations that excel in creating outstanding workplace environments and supporting their teams.
Cambridge City Council to take more bids on Library roof
Cambridge City Council met on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Council member Rhonda Cross was absent from the meeting. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Open Meetings Act announcement, the council approved the Consent Agenda.
Lexington Regional Health Center to open rural health clinic in Elm Creek
Elm Creek, Neb. — Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is pleased to announce plans to bring healthcare back to Elm Creek, Nebraska, expanding access to primary care services for the Elm Creek community and surrounding areas.
