As the nation goes, so goes local communities. The village of Bartley, population 270, is facing unprecedented division and strife.

Frontier County Clerk Darla Walther says that work on the Frontier County Courthouse has been 'slow going' but there has been progress made on the project. The septic is in and the 3-phase power is installed. The power installation was needed for the elevator. The courthouse did not have an elevator previously and is required to meet disability act requirements.

On Saturday, December 14, area residents will have the opportunity to honor our veterans by attending the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Cambridge Cemetery and other cemeteries across the area.

Astronaut Clayton Anderson recently visited Cambridge Public School 3rd through 5th graders. Clayton Anderson is the only astronaut from Nebraska and has made two trips to the International Space Station where he spent an extended period of time.

The family of Norbert Klumpe wish to say a heartfelt thank you for all the kindness, generosity of food, memorials and prayers during this time. Thank you also to the ladies of St Williams, St James and ladies of the community that helped prepare and serve the lunch.

The Cambridge Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. All board members were present. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the announcement of the Open Meetings Laws, the board approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 11, 2024, BOE meeting.

As promised, I have news this week. The weather was good and as was nationally predicted, lots of folks traveled for the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Elwood Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, December 9th, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm. The meeting included reorganization for the new year.

Arapahoe – During the monthly board meeting on December 9, outgoing school board member Rod Whipple was presented a plaque on behalf of the school board by Superintendent Bob Drews. Whipple was elected to the school board in 2008 and reelected for three consecutive four-year terms.