CAMBRIDGE - Since 1968 the United Methodist Church (UMC) has had conflicting viewpoints on how the Bible should be interpreted. In 2023, the Cambridge United Methodist Church was left with few options, which included remaining with the UMC conference, joining the new Global Methodist Conference, or becoming independent. Those churches that wanted to disaffiliate from the UMC had the option to buy back their property which was, “held in trust” by the UMC.

RADON TESTING - RWCHD has a new radon program for home radon testing. They have two state licensed employees who can perform professional continuous radon monitoring in your home at a low cost. Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Elevated radon levels can be found in both new and old homes. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon gas. Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk of the dangers of radon. Call 345-1790 for more information or to schedule an appointment today!

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JUNE 21, 2024-Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has been notified of high levels of E. Coli at Medicine Creek State Recreation Area, also known as Harry Strunk Lake, located in Frontier County. This means the water has a higher than usual number of bacteria, and residents should take extra care to not swallow any lake water.

LINCOLN, NE (06/21/2024)-- More than 6,600 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

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Ken and Sylvia Harsch awoke to quite a surprise last Tuesday, June 18 when they discovered their barn burned to the ground. Their farrowing house and a camper were also destroyed in the fire.

Dale and Judy Beedle have made their home in the Arapahoe area together for more than 61 years. Judy graduated from Wilcox and Dale has lived here all his life. The two were married March 3,1963 and have been staples of our community ever since.

Medicine Creek Days celebrates Cambridge’s 150th.