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This Year's Grand Marshal of the Holbrook Days parade was Larry Cotnoir. Larry is a 1977 graduate of Holbrook High school.

CAMBRIDGE — After nearly 47 years of dedicated service, Tri Valley Health System recently honored Plant Operations Director Mark Harpst as he retired from the organization that has been a significant part of both his family's legacy and his own life's work.

The month of June, annually one of the wettest months of the year, provided some moisture to the region, but drought continued its grip, primarily in Frontier County. For the month, Wilsonville led the area in observed rainfall with 4.85 inches, bringing its year-to-date total to 9.5 inches.

There will be ample opportunities for fireworks throughout the region this Fourth of July weekend with two different fireworks shows on Friday night, July 3rd, and two more on Saturday, July Fourth.

From our founding pioneers to today, Nebraskans have always been known for our grit, determination, and resilience. Unfortunately, this year those characteristics have been tested like never before as communities across our state faced the worst wildfires in Nebraska’s history.

In 1789, the same year the first United States Congress met in Federal Hall in New York to declare the Constitution in effect, France was undergoing its own revolution.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in July. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations.

ARAPAHOE — Ag Valley Co-op has begun receiving grain on a newly installed scale at its Wilsonville grain facility, an investment designed to improve efficiency and better serve producers during harvest.

On June 26, 2026, Gosper County Highway Department will open the newly constructed read which will bypass the Johnson Lake Inlet Bridge. Road 749A, an east-west road, connects to Johnson Lake Drive with Road 425.